Most of those sales are occurring
at pet specialty, not big box.»
«The introduction of natural brands in grocery and mass consumer stores will increase pressure and reduce growth potential
at pet specialty,» he says, adding that CANIDAE, which is dedicated to the pet specialty channel, can help.
(Large breeds still generate the most dollars, though, tallying $ 739 million annually
at pet specialty retail.)
«Many have shifted from less - expensive brands at the supermarket to finding Halo
at pet specialty.»
Lucy Postins: Overall, The Honest Kitchen is growing at about 40 percent year over year, and the lion's share of our business is
at pet specialty retail.
Grain - free is still a strong driver of sales growth, posting a 25 percent increase in the last year and now accounting for $ 2.4 billion annually
at pet specialty.
In conjunction with the new packaging introduction, two additional SKUs were launched to differentiate Rinse Ace pet sprayers for independent stores versus those offered
at pet specialty chains.
This consumer demand makes it far more likely they will find what they want
at a pet specialty store — if that store is ready for them.
Only 1.3 percent of all sales
at pet specialty retail in the U.S. come from raw.
Sergeant's Pet Care has introduced its Sentry Clean Up stain and odor remover product line, which will be available exclusively
at pet specialty stores.
in April, and the new Vet's Best products in the Spring,
at pet specialty retailers nationwide.
In the Bay Area, Nulo pet food is available
at pet specialty retailers such as An - Jan Feed & Pet Supplies, Pet Food Express and select PetSmart stores.
«We have doubled our sales team in the last few months, and they have been working very hard to support and grow ökocat distribution
at pet specialty stores,» said Leslie Ellis, consumer communication manager for Healthy Pet, manufacturer of ökocat.
Simple Solution Disposable Male Dog Wraps will be available this fall
at pet specialty and independent stores in three sizes: Small, Medium and Large.
The new Simple Solution All Day Pads will be available this Fall
at pet specialty retailers and independent stores.
``... We believe that pet medical professionals at veterinary hospitals and well - trained, knowledgeable staff
at pet specialty stores are best equipped to answer pet owners» questions about our products, and to make the right recommendation, said Carolyn Hanigan, Vice President of Marketing, Nutro Products, Inc..
Bringing out the shine in Fido's coat has never been easier than at the raised tubs
at this pet specialty store with abundant pink towels.
Zuke's Mini Trees are available while supplies last
at pet specialty retailers nationwide.
Eukanuba is available
at pet specialty retailers nationwide, or you can visit us on the web at http://www.eukanuba.com.
The Calmz Anxiety Relief System is now available
at pet specialty and online retailers nationwide in time for the summer season of fireworks, thunderstorms and travel.
«I wanted to change the experience [of shopping
at a pet specialty store] so that not only do you have an aesthetically pleasing place to come into, but most importantly, a place where you can come to be educated and trust that everything you see in the store, I have personally looked at and vetted to [ensure] that it is best for your pet.»
Louis Angerame, general manager of Old Mill Pet Products in Westport, Conn., says his company watched shoppers
at pet specialty retailers.
He held positions
at pet specialty retailers as both manager and trainer.
Royal Canin's SPAYED / NEUTERED formulas are available now
at pet specialty stores such as PetSmart and PETCO, as well as independent pet stores nationwide.
Looking more specifically
at the pet specialty channel, retailers that I have spoken with over the past several weeks have generally reported that their holiday sales were either flat or experienced some modest growth.
Despite this promising growth, however, sales of these products remain a fairly small slice of the bigger pie, with only 1.3 percent of all pet food sales
at pet specialty retail in the U.S. falling into this category.
Not exact matches
With over 30 years of experience in the industry,
Peter works closely with leading businesses and organizations on market and business development projects
at Agromeris, an advisory firm that focuses on the unique needs of the
specialty food and agricultural marketplace.
Pet Business, Wholesalepet.com and the organizers of Global
Pet Expo recognized eight outstanding
pet specialty retailers
at the seventh - annual Retailer Excellence Awards presentation
at Global
Pet Expo.
After 20 - plus years of overwhelming success, the
pet specialty retail channel finds itself
at an important crossroad.
It would be quite easy for
pet specialty retailers to look
at the puppy supply problem as being an upstream issue where they can have little impact.
As you will read in this month's cover story, there are also many officials within the
pet specialty trade who are optimistic about the upcoming holiday season based on the upbeat attitude of attendees and exhibitors
at the two most recent
pet industry trade shows — SuperZoo, which was held in Las Vegas in September, and last month's Backer Christmas Show, which took place in Rosemont, Ill..
Or, a teacher can purchase a
pet and supplies
at any independent
pet specialty retailer in his or her area, and then request reimbursement.
And
pet retailers will like them because they also like to shop
at specialty stores.
Of course, in
pet specialty retail, taste is always key —
at least as it relates to a store's four - legged customers.
Yet, while it advantageous to have treat market that is flush with options,
at the same time,
pet specialty retailers must be careful not to overwhelm consumers with too many choices, caution experts.
Proven Success in Existing and Emerging Channels: BLUE is the number one
pet food brand in the
pet specialty channel
at approximately twice the size of the next largest brand.
Global
Pet Expo and
Pet Business magazine honored 10 outstanding independent
pet specialty retailers
at Thursday's Retailer Excellence Awards presentation.
Each month,
Pet Business offers a look
at some notable social media posts from
pet specialty retailers, as well as our own commentary on what we think makes these posts work.
By taking the opportunity of personal service to educate their customers on the efficacy and safety of products that are proven to be effective, [
pet specialty retailers] can garner sales
at a higher value and have a happy customer.»
Instead,
pet specialty retailers need to focus in on the things that they have always excelled
at.
Freeze - dried and dehydrated products provide a convenient way for dog owners to incorporate raw foods into their
pet's diet —
at home or on the move — and give
pet specialty retailers plentiful options to meet that demand.
«Walk into any
pet specialty retailer or the
pet aisle
at your favorite store, and the shelf will be dominated with pee pads,
pet potties and an ever - increasing supply of cleaning aids,» he says.
«Pet
specialty shoppers want science and quality in the products they choose for their
pets,» said Dale Metz, director of companion animal business unit
at Vets Plus, Inc. «Smart Fido USA and Smart Kitty USA products are formulated to meet these expectations with a solid basis in science and a list of high - quality ingredients that doesn't include soy, gluten or artificial colors and flavors.»
Every month,
Pet Business takes a look
at some of the more notable social media posts from
pet specialty retailers, and offers commentary on what we think makes these posts work.
It was not long ago that health - conscious
pet owners looking for all - natural treats for their
pets would find only a smattering of options
at their local
pet specialty retailers.
For this article,
Pet Business partnered with GfK to get the latest data for the
pet food market — which,
at the time this article went to print, included data collected up to October 2017 — so we could dig into what is currently selling in
pet specialty (and what's not) to shed some light on this complex subject for store owners.
Brad Gruber, chief operating officer
at Health Extension
Pet Care, discusses how his company's diverse lineup of nutrition, grooming and training products are a perfect fit for independent
pet specialty stores.
Another interesting new product for hair removal is the ShedTek
Pet Hair Pickup Tool from Kooper + Co, introduced
at SuperZoo and now starting to roll out to
pet specialty retailers.
According to Weiss, the company has the most shelf space of any natural
pet remedy and wellness brand in the natural channel, and the company's sales continue to increase
at an even faster rate in
pet specialty.
Independent
pet specialty retailers should take a page out of the Walmart playbook too —
at least when it comes to employee salaries.