The Daily Mail predicts that a «bagpocalypse» looms, and wonders
how storeowners will cope with the «complicated exemptions» that are sure to «lead to disputes.»
Not exact matches
In particular,
storeowners should look at
how much and what kind of data and analysis they have access to, whether their POS system supports their e-commerce strategy and
how well it suits the particular needs of a pet product retailer and service provider.
He says
storeowners can provide employees with sell sheets that explain
how the products works, and suggests that retailers should have employees use the products themselves.
«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.
Avoid Complications No matter
how tough things get,
storeowners shouldn't try to hide their business or personal assets.
The company offers informational webinars to train
storeowners and employees about the increasingly complex science of nutritional formulation and
how to communicate the relative benefits of individual products.
Of course,
how effective a
storeowner or manager is at being able to draft such a wish list may depend on their level of experience in retail.
To make sure their associates know
how to win pet parents over,
storeowners like Phil Ray and Melissa Sturm use Pet Store Pro.
Making such a policy a prominent part of a store's employee handbook or new - hire packet will serve two purposes: it will make it clear that the
storeowner takes the problem seriously, and it will set up a formal procedure for
how the company will deal with internal pilferage.
For example, in early 2012 when
storeowners prepare a Form W - 2 to report an employee's 2011 earnings, they will need to disclose
how much it costs the business to provide group health insurance to the employee.
From a practical point of view, then,
storeowners interested in offering holistic remedies — and there is plenty of evidence that this a worthwhile strategy — should imagine
how their product lineups might address the following general ailments for which dog owners most commonly seek treatments: Flea and tick control — Many dog owners are becoming increasingly uncomfortable using chemicals to kill fleas.
How the Process Works Now let's assume a
storeowner decides to proceed with a challenge because he or she feels they have a strong position.
The
storeowner also must know
how much of each food to buy.
Panter says she teaches
storeowners to train their own staffs about different ingredients and
how to answer pet owners» questions.