This does not come as much of a surprise, as the stars seemed aligned against a possible merger between the two big - box pet specialty chains from the start. (petbusiness.com)
Large and even small retailers have committed themselves to an aggressive store - brands strategy while specialty chains are using their own brands to create shopper loyalty unheard of only a few years ago. (ibwsshowuk.com)
Because of these nuances, the supplement and remedy is an arena where independent pet retailers can effectively differentiate themselves from larger pet specialty chains by helping to educate the consumer. (petbusiness.com)