«I look forward to working more closely with industry distributors to help drive even more buyer attendance
among pet specialty retailers, as well as working with more mass market and non-traditional retailers that are expanding their pet aisles.»
Discussing how these athletes directly equate their own nutritional needs with their pets» is a departure from the way pet food has been sold in the past, and the strategy has won the company more than a few admirers
among pet specialty retailers.
The result is a strong, value - priced 800 - SKU product line that has wide distribution
among pet specialty retailers across the country and around the globe.
Not exact matches
«It created a need
among [
pet specialty] distributors to fill the void left by Iams and opened the door for new brands — particularly natural brands,» says Weiss.
• PIDA members have a total of 104 distribution centers, so three companies control 40 percent of the
pet product distribution facilities in the U.S. Whenever you have this level of consolidation within the supply chain, it is going to be a cause of concern
among retailers — and the
pet specialty channel is no exception.
But the burgeoning popularity of this category has resulted in increased competition
among manufactures and a dizzying array of products, which can make it more challenging for
pet specialty retailers to devise assortments that best reflect their brand and values.
* In
pet specialty stores,
among U.S. veterinarians who recommend dental chews for at home oral care
Although the brand name has changed, they are still produced and manufactured by Breeder's Choice
Pet Foods, a leading innovator in
pet product development and a favorite brand
among specialty breeders and zoos.
This weekend event ranks
among the top most successful adoption events for the leading
pet specialty retailer and the leading funder of animal welfare.
The SCASV promotes the importance of the
specialty of shelter medicine in veterinary medicine, raises student awareness of issues pertaining to homeless animals and
pet overpopulation, and encourages camaraderie
among veterinary students with an interest in animal shelter medicine.
Zuke's
Pet Nutrition, a leader in natural dog treats and supplements, and Merrick
Pet Care, one of the fastest - growing natural and organic
pet food companies in the industry, announced today they are joining together to build one organization to better serve
pet specialty and to realize Zuke's growth potential
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With a mental fatigue towards green products developing
among some consumers, it is especially important that
pet specialty retailers evaluate the eco-friendly toys they are interested in selling and learn about what makes the products eco-friendly before putting the item on the shelf.
Because
pet is only one category
among the many that mass and grocery channels carry, it's almost impossible for them to provide the same in - depth information that a
pet specialty retailer can.
The fact is, says Richard Kann, president of Christmas, Fla. - based Comp - Ware Systems, manufacturer of (
among other software) the DARTS POS system, many
pet specialty retailers still rely on nothing more than a cash register to keep track of sales, which puts their businesses at a real disadvantage — especially when it comes to key tasks like inventory management.
«Grain - free now accounts for 40 percent of all natural dog food sold in
pet specialty stores, which reflects an increased demand
among pet parents seeking the benefits of a grain - free diet for their
pet — from allergy management to easier digestibility to healthier skin and coat,» said Mark Sapir, vice president of marketing for Merrick
Pet Care.
Feline healthcare pertains to every aspect of a cat's life, from the physical to the mental, and
pet specialty retailers are, practically speaking,
among the main healthcare providers in many American feline's lives.
Of course, grooming tends to be
among the most common — and fitting — services of interest to
pet specialty retailers that are looking to expand.
Among the most notable features of this category for
pet specialty retailers is that not only does it add color and excitement to retail displays, but it also represents an essential category that has not come close to maxing out its growth potential.
The company is committed to «leveling the playing field» for
pet specialty retailers by,
among other things, offering special promotions at the various industry trade shows and distributor open houses.
For various reasons, people are increasingly seeking out products that are made in the U.S. Joli - Coeur is
among the many
pet specialty storeowners honoring consumers» demand for domestically made foods, toys, beds and other supplies, when feasible.
If
pet food manufacturers that focus on the
pet specialty channel are
among the next round of suppliers shacking up with Amazon, it would make an already formidable competitor even more dangerous by making its already low prices even lower.