Sentences with phrase «for pet store owners»

While there are some obvious differences between dog trainers and retailers (namely, one sells services by appointment and the other sells products en mass), since both are targeting roughly the same audience, I thought a few of the takeaways from that data might be interesting and helpful for pet store owners and operators.

However, it would be a mistake for pet store owners and operators to sit back and let the recognizable names and faces on product packaging and advertisements do all the selling.

Training for pet store owners and managers covers managing customer loyalty programs, coaching and motivating employees, communication for retail managers, interviewing within the law, leadership and team building, managing workplace conflict, problem - free problem solving and understanding gross margin.

But as increased competition from other retail channels and a turbulent economy have raised the stakes for these often relatively small retail operations, it has become more important than ever for pet store owners and operators to identify the latest and greatest merchandise to hit the market.

There's good news for pet store owners looking to sell their businesses.

So, it makes sense that the rate at which Federal Way, Wash. - based Animal Supply Co. and Easton, Pa. - based Phillips Pet Food and Supplies have been acquiring competing distributors over the past few years has been a big source of anxiety for pet store owners and operators.

Hidden in that bill is a loophole for pet store owners who want to continue selling animals bred in cruel mills.

Given reports like these, there is much reason for pet store owners and operators to be optimistic that holiday shoppers will ultimately prove unfettered by fallout from Election Day.

But let's say you've bred your bitch before, so we can subtract the cost of the brood bitch... (7140 minus $ 4000 = $ 3140... or the cost to breed each puppy comes to $ 314) After a 50 % mark - up to the pet store, the price of the puppy for the pet store owner reaches $ 471.

While pet - themed pens, stickers, cards and other giftware items may not be top of mind for a pet store owner, they often rank high on an animal lover's gift wish list and can generate a significant amount of additional revenue for retailers that make room for these products in their stores.

Not exact matches

The company was founded by pet store owners who saw the need for a new age, cutting - edge marketing approach that would attract customers in larger volume and keep them as happy clients for longer times.

Upon hearing his pet's cry, the dog's owner comes charging out of the store, looking for answers.

Even as pet - related consumer spending continues its steady climb well above the $ 60 - billion mark, pet stores face formidable challenges in maintaining their position as the shopping destination of choice for the tens of millions of pet owners who serve as the economic engine driving this industry ever upward.

The holidays represent an important sales period for pet stores, so it is essential that retailers do everything they can to convert pet owners» holiday spirit into register rings.

Thank you, local pet store owners, for giving us a fun place to shop and spend time with our fur kids.

«Pet owners will feel comfortable coming to the store for advice on products or pet - related issues.»

Although it might seem like an impossible task, a pet store can survive and even thrive in today's world by making their store a fantastic experience for both pets and their owners.

However, as you will read in this month's cover story, it also means constantly making adjustments in areas such as pricing structure, in order to make sure that your store offers options for a broad range of pet owners.

Consequently, manufacturers that give pet store owners the opportunity to try products — through samples, demonstrations, video or any other means — will be more likely to gain their support for a product.

Bentley's Pet Stuff has experienced phenomenal growth over the past several years, expanding from 15 to more than 120 stores in just two years without losing its dedication to providing only the best - quality products for pets and highest level of service to pet owners.

Making the Sale The best way to show parrot owners how important it is for them to offer their pet a play area outside their cage is to have parrots in the store put out on play stands.

She also recommends store parties that serve wine and cheese for pet owners and cookie tastings for dogs.

A couple of weeks ago, a colleague forwarded me a link to this web article on petMD, which details the disturbing experience of a dog owner who went into his local pet store for some advice on how to relieve his four - legged friend's chronic itching.

While it is great that vendors are stepping up to meet the demands of pet owners, it begs the question: with so many products to choose from, how can retailers be sure that they are building the best possible selection for their stores?

Once the owner runs out of bags, stopping at their favorite pet store to buy replacement bags ensures repeat business for the retailer.

The first step in crafting a successful strategy, says Gary Hingst, executive vice president of Salix Animal Health in Deerfield Beach, Fla., is understanding the role that treats play for pet stores, as well as how pet owners typically shop these products.

However, pet store and salon employees can make product recommendations, when appropriate, and it is reasonable that someone who sees or hears about problems and solutions for dozens of itchy dogs every week would have some useful feedback for pet owners.

Yet, while the growing availability of contract manufacturers and smaller order minimums have made private labeling a legitimate possibility for more retailers than ever, building a successful program requires a lot of time and effort that many small pet store owner / operators will ultimately find prohibitive.

For example, Mike Dempsey, owner of Yellow Dog Design (booth 456), says personalization is hot in the pet market right now; yet everyone has their own sense of style and stores have limited floor space, so they have to carefully pick and choose which items to stock.

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 owneFor 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 ownefor 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 ownefor store owners.

«Recently, I am almost hesitant to call it a pet store,» says owner Bob «Jungle Bob» Smith, who has been building his reputation as the go - to person for information on herptiles since he took over the business.

Last year, we had a great holiday event in our store with a hired photographer to take photos of pets and their owners that they could use for their holiday cards, with the proceeds donated to charity.

With the internet, it can become even more difficult and confusing for bird owners and pet store personnel to know what is right.

Pet specialty stores are the No. 1 resource for pet owners looking for the perfect collection of toys for their birds.

And well - mannered dogs make for happy owners — and they will have their local pet store to credit for this.

Chances are, when the owner comes to the store to pick up the free treat for their pet, they will buy some additional products as well.

So it's a win - win for the store and the bird owner to keep pet birds active and healthy by using the right accessories in the cage both at home and in the store.

If a pet owner doesn't like it and brings it back to the store for a refund, EQyss will reimburse the retailer.

Rather than drawing customers away from small stores, Wag will attract online shoppers looking to consolidate their pet purchases to one convenient site, making it a bigger potential headache for large online pet retailers like Petco and PetSmart, owner of Chewy.com.

When it comes to merchandising pick - up scoops in the store — especially those that incorporate new features that pet owners may not be acquainted with — there is probably nothing that will be more effective for inspiring customer trial than product demonstrations.

The cage is already assembled at the store, which means if there are any initial problems, they can be addressed by the store, and the bird owner is getting a well - made and complete home for their pet right away.

The prevalence of this trend among Millennial consumers, in particular, could be problematic for pet stores this holiday season, considering that PwC's study indicates this demographic is expected to spend 30 percent more than the average pet owner on gifts for their companion animals.

Make your store a destination for pet owners to come and hang out.

Since its launch in 2008, almost 25,000 pet store owners, managers and sales associates from more than 5,200 retailers have used Pet Store Pro for brand - neutral training to build critical skstore owners, managers and sales associates from more than 5,200 retailers have used Pet Store Pro for brand - neutral training to build critical skStore Pro for brand - neutral training to build critical skills.

The president and owner of Moochie & Co., a mall - based pet retailer with 12 stores in Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Indiana, uses the post mortem as a guide for the next year.

Suggestive Selling Although they are everyday necessities for most pet owners, pick - up products are not exactly driving traffic into pet stores.

Treating your wat er Local pet stores and suppliers carry low - cost chloramine water conditioners for pet owners.

The most important reason a pet store owner (or other decision maker) selects a distributor is because they are the sole source for a desired product.

«It is important for all pet owners who purchased these products to return them to the store for a full refund,» says Dr. John Charos, DVM, President / CEO, Central Veterinary Associates.

To complement our quality services, our retail stores carry a variety of products for discerning pet owners.