“Shampoos and conditioners may not be a large segment of a pet store’s retail offerings, but they are an important one. It’s easy to bathe short-haired and small dogs at home, and as people try to skim a few dollars off the budget here and there, owners of larger and full-coated breeds are beginning to do the same. Although customers may still bring their pets to a salon for clipping and styling, bathing at home…”
Grooming
“Groomers are always on a quest for the best clipper—after all, it is a central, indispensable tool for groomers. Fortunately, there is a great deal of information out there for groomers looking for the right clipper. Having the best clippers for the job, however, is only the first step in…”
“In increasing numbers, pet owners are treating their animals as members of the family. Pets are no longer confined to the backyard or basement, and not only do they live indoors, they are often allowed on furniture and beds. This makes odor control on pets a more significant consumer concern…”
“Every grooming salon has its preferred style of keeping dogs contained while waiting to be prepped, bathed, dried, finished, or for their owners to pick them up. Choosing the right containment system is important, since everything runs more smoothly when dogs are readily available for the next step in the…”
“The signs of a population trying to save a few dollars, or even a few cents, wherever they can, continue. Sales of high-end luxury and impulse items are down, shoppers in every industry are looking for the best deals, and grooming clients are extending the span between their appointments. Why…”