Pet Business

Editor's View

by Mark Kalaygian on Jun 30, 2010

“It looks like PETA is up to some new old tricks.The animal rights group, which is well known for staging publicity stunts to draw public attention to what the group views as “unethical” commercial activities is now bringing its fight to corporate boardrooms by buying a stake in the very companies with which it is clashing. A recent Associated Press (AP) report detailed how People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has spent the better…”

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Best Foot Forward

by Mark Kalaygian on May 1, 2010

“What kind of impression is your store making on customers at the threshold? If the front end of your sales floor is crowded with closeouts displays and special bargains, it’s probably not a good one. As I researched this month’s cover story on store makeovers, a number of the retail…”

Starving the Bottom Line

by Mark Kalaygian on Mar 1, 2010

“While they are nourishing companion animals better than ever, pet foods might be starving specialty retailers’ profit margins. Since the creation of the premium pet food category, these products have largely served as a cornerstone of success for pet stores–not because they bring great margins, but because they drive traffic…”

Stepping Up Your Game

by Mark Kalaygian on Dec 31, 2009

“Could the pet industry’s past success be responsible for putting many specialty retailers out of business over the past year? In a way, it is.Just a few short years ago, the market for pet products was so robust that it seemed as if pet stores–particularly boutique-type situations–were popping up faster…”

Pet Business Goes Digital

“Pet Business has moved further into the digital age by utilizing social networking sites and developing a couple of new web-based products, all with the aim of helping pet specialty retailers improve their bottom line. In March, we introduced readers to our completely revamped website (www.petbusiness.com). The new site features…”