Not exact matches
The cost and difficulty of refrigeration has prompted restaurant and
storeowners to seek
foods that will last longer without spoiling.
«
Storeowners are very good at engaging when it comes to
food, but sometimes, on the product side, they're less engaging,» says Hawk.
«We encourage
storeowners to think about how to include messages about feeding devices into the
food - buying experience.
Many retailers have already seen the consumer response, especially in specialty
foods, but other
storeowners are holding their collective breath to see how the long - term trend might turn out.
Portable bowls and water bottles,
food and snack containers, poop bags and clean - up wipes are must - have items, and
storeowners should stock plenty of choices to help customers navigate through the various scenarios in which these items would be useful and even essential.
If the store stocks hard - to - find premium
foods, then
storeowners must fight to prevent customers from abandoning those brands for cheaper alternatives.
For example, the chain often allows individual
storeowners to try out new, regional brands that may not have been on the corporate radar before — particularly when it comes to pet
foods.
This helps customers consider broader issues as they scan the various treat options, and it presents opportunities for
storeowners to introduce related products that might address those issues, such as training harnesses, pee pads, low - fat or vegetarian
foods, and digestive enzymes for sensitive stomachs.
«Many
storeowners have started feeding their own cats natural and raw
foods and have seen the changes in their health, which can really make a difference when they consult with their customers,» she says.
The rising cost of pet
food is causing problems for businesses struggling to compete in this industry, so
storeowners must find creative ways to attract customers to the nutrition aisle.
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.
The
storeowner also must know how much of each
food to buy.