Sentences with phrase «for pet store chains»

This approach to retailing has paid off handsomely for pet store chains across the U.S. and Canada.

Not exact matches

Analyzing data provided by 50,000 of its own clients for the past year, Bigcommerce determined that auto, jewelry, toys and games and pet care are fast - growing areas where one - of - a-kind merchants are outperforming their big - box or chain store peers.

Whether corporate or franchisee - owned, the chain's units have a decidedly neighborhood feel that allows for consumers, who are usually referred to as «neighbors» by company officials, to browse the store — often with their pets in tow.

While the pet industry has proven to be fertile ground for growing successful retail chains, expanding a one - store operation into a multi-unit powerhouse can be quite challenging — and risky — when you're working with limited resources.

She spent three years working at a successful Northern California pet store chain where she was promoted to store manager, and the last two years at Natural Balance, where she fostered relationships through her passion for her customers» business needs and her talent for merchandising.

Entrepreneur Janene Zakrajsek describes her growing chain of stores as lifestyle destinations — for pets.

Has consolidation and rapid growth among pet store chains been a positive or negative trend for the pet industry overall?

Managing a comprehensive training program for a 360 - store pet retail chain is no easy feat, especially when about half of those stores are corporately owned and operated, while the other half are franchise locations.

As Michael Levy, president of Pet Food Express, a 56 - store chain in California, pointed out to me after reading the article, it is important that retailers understand that simply having an MAP or MRP policy is no assurance that a manufacturer is doing enough to keep the playing field level for brick - and - mortar retailers in their competition with online pet food outlets.

McQuillan will be responsible for PetMatrix's distributor, independent pet store and leading pet chain businesses.

However, juxtaposing the growth of the top 25 chains with data from the latest edition of IBISWorld's annual Pet Stores in the U.S. report paints a somewhat more foreboding picture for the pet specialty channel.

The gulf between the haves and have - nots in pet retail becomes even more stark when one considers the fact that the top three chains — PetSmart, Petco and Pet Valu — accounted for more than 50 percent of new store openings on Pet Business» Top 25 list.

This workshop featured four speakers: one about increasing adoptions in shelters, one about decreasing the number of puppies from puppy mills sold in pet stores, one from HSUS's Pets for Life program about helping under served pet owners, and one from Coalition to Unchain Dogs, a group that builds fences for dogs who previously lived on a chain.

There are many ways for pet stores to be successful and profitable without supporting cruelty — both local family - owned businesses and large national chains are thriving without selling animals.

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The products were distributed nationwide in both bulk and retail packaging for sale in pet food and retail chain stores.

«We have the look of a high - end retail store, but deep down, we are a neighborhood pet store selling food for the same price as the national chains,» Paul said.

Rescues and sanctuaries (some of which are foster - based) may not have regular on - site adoption hours, so look for their weekly or monthly adoption events, such as at large chain pet stores like Petco and PetSmart.

Great program although I shop at my local pet store chain that does a similar program plus they have Cats from Animal Control up for adoption in their stores.

Eventually the two of them could no longer do it, and she took him to a local pet store chain for pedicures.

Good news for consumers and dogs: an Illinois court has ruled that a lawsuit alleging that a Chicago - area pet store chain that sold sick puppy mill puppies can proceed to trial, rejecting the pet store's second attempt to have the case dismissed.

TailsSpin ®, a chain of three pet food and accessories stores in the Savannah, Georgia area, raises $ 27,000 for the Blue Buffalo Foundation at their 2nd Annual Woof!

I recommend avoiding treats in the chain pet stores and going for healthier treats at the smaller stores or online.

We tried the group courses at a local chain pet store and, while great for socialization -LSB-...]

Claudia Loomis, co-owner of Cherrybrook, a three - store pet retail chain in northern New Jersey, began tagging U.S. - made products with red, white and blue paw - print stickers about a year ago, and for Independence Day, the stores curate assortments of domestically made items to display on Made - in - the - USA endcaps.

Despite the increased focus that non-specialty retailers are placing on pet products, as well as the continued growth of Petco and PetSmart, Merar says that regional pet specialty chains are proving to be the more formidable competitors for single - store retailers.

This trend bodes well for the larger pet superstores and the mass retailers and could potentially hurt the independent chains and mom - and - pop stores.

But probably the best case I've heard for franchising came from an interview I recently did with Julie Johnston, vice president of merchandising and marketing for Pet Valu, a Canada - based pet store chain with 454 stores across Canada and the mid-Atlantic United States.

PetSmart has opened a new concept store, the PetSmart Pet Spa, which is focused on the pet lifestyle experience and will test out various ideas for consideration within PetSmart's larger chain.

Given the success that Tractor Supply Company has had over the past several years, even as other chains have stumbled or even succumbed under economic pressures, the company's new focus could ultimately result in some stiff competition for pet specialty stores.

When GfK works with pet specialty retailers, we can analyze the customer database for an entire chain or just a single store and assign the people within to one of six categories, which include: • Privileged Pet — Representing nine percent of consumers, these higher - income pet owners prefer smaller pet shops and are willing to spend a lot of money on their dog or cat.

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.

It does not take long for an observer to see the difference between Pet Club and other pet stores, including the larger chains.

Retailing Right On the one hand, the fact that pet travel products are increasingly moving into the public's awareness is good news for pet retailers; on the other hand, the trend has also made the category more attractive to non-pet-related retail chains and even automotive retailers, says Tibor Siklosi, director of marketing and new product development for Bergan, located in Monkey Island, Okla. «[These chains] are understanding the preferences of the pet owners already shopping their stores,» Siklosi says.

«That was a scary event for people,» says Susie Bower, owner of End of the Leash, a two - store pet - retail chain in Wisconsin.

«Years ago, I began working in the area of pet nutrition for one of America's largest pet store chains, developing formulations for their private - label program,» Hackett recalls.

That confidence may be the chief reason for the success of the 24 - store pet retail chain over the past two decades.

Michael Levy, founder and co-owner of Oakland, Calif. - based Pet Food Express, says his 54 - store pet store chain has been hearing requests for Made in the USA products for more than five years.

Coming in at No. 20 on the Top 25 Retailers list with 43 stores, Chuck & Don's is a perfect example of how well - run regional pet specialty chains can still find ample opportunities for growth in an increasingly crowded marketplace.

ith online, big box and chain stores grabbing a significant percentage of the retail aquatic pet market, there is precious little left for small, independent stores to call their own.

When pet owners look for products like raw, gluten - free, all - natural and organic food and treats, many choose independent pet stores over the big chains because they trust them and value their recommendations.

While Tractor Supply Company's interest in pet product retailing is nothing new — I've seen reports that livestock and pet products account for more than 40 percent of the $ 5.2 billion in annual sales brought in through its 1,300 - plus farm and ranch stores — opening pet - centric outlets is clearly a new direction for the chain.

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