Furthermore, this family mentality shows a true respect for other family - run businesses, and that includes helping
independent storeowners grow their businesses to serve more pet parents in more ways.
The show has evolved to being an excellent resource for
independent storeowners, in terms of evaluating new product and networking.
«Merchandising is often difficult for
the independent storeowner,» says Ellen Tsuyuki, owner Nekochan.
So the question is, what does
the independent storeowner do regarding managing brands and growth?
Not exact matches
And when it comes to the franchises within the pet specialty channel, I have personally met some
storeowners who, quite frankly, fit the classic definition of an
independent retailer better than some of the regional chain operators out there.
This will probably require that a
storeowner «out - source» much of the work to staff members or
independent contractors.
And what a
storeowner may not be able to provide first - hand is available to
independent pet stores through PIDA's free online training program, Pet Store Pro (petstorepro.com).