It is only by working together as a unified voice that the pet industry can successfully battle against dangerous legislative and regulatory actions
like pet sale bans.
Not exact matches
Bechtel declines to disclose its profits, but its CFO,
Peter Dawson, says that its return on
sales is a low - single - digit number, comparable to a big retailer
like Target tgt or Safeway swy.
The closest the panel got to an answer was when Coin Center's
Peter Van Valkenburgh said, «A sensible way in dividing these markets is between things that are security -
like, and commodity -
like» and suggested that the SEC should clarify it's test for deciding if a token
sale is a security.
Lion's new dairy and drinks boss
Peter West says he will slash the number of products Lion puts on retail shelves as he looks to turn around the struggling business and drive
sales in higher margin segments
like specialty cheese.
Those who live in a state where the
sale of raw milk and herd shares are prohibited,
like New Jersey, North Carolina, or Virginia, sometimes cross the border into neighboring, more permissive states or settle for raw milk intended for
pet food.
If you've ever had a
pet go missing... If you've ever hosted a yard
sale (or
like to shop at them)... If you've ever just wanted to pay an older neighborhood kid to help you entertain your preschooler while you clean out the garage... you need this app.
With $ 1 billion in new taxes, a 25 %
sales tax increase, and scores of
pet projects being funded, England is looking
like a good alternative to Gov. Deval Patrick's ways.
Recently I was joined by Health Commissioner Burstein, Legislator
Peter Savage and public health advocates to announce a proposed local law to ban the
sale of these products at grocery stores and pharmacies, a move that has already been implemented successfully locally at national retailers
like Wegmans, Target and CVS.
The first one, chaired by McCall and banker
Peter Solomon recommended a slew of revenue - neutral changes to the tax code, including the extension of the
sales tax to digital products
like iTunes songs.
While many people are familiar with the idea of dogs and cats getting chipped, the practice is also used with exotic
pets like the Asian arowana fish, above, when there's concern of possible smuggling or
sale of wild animals.
I have recently just purchased a lot of strapy top
like this in the Mango
sale as i love wearing them (a
pet hate of mine is wearing bra with strapless tops!
For
sale Nissan Altima 2012 4 cylinder gas saver Runs and drives
like new No smoking no
pets No any issue with it super condition Every thing works very good Salvage title in your hand I'm asking ($ 5,800) obo If you're interested contact me) serious question please
Hi there Actually I'm trying to
sale my car Because I want to move to another state Super Runs and Drives
like new Just 127.325 miles on it good tires Salvage title in your hand no
pets no smoke No any issue with it A / C & heat perfect power slideing doors If you're interested please text me serious question thanks
«Innovations
like these represent the advantages that digital can offer,» said
Peter Balis, director of digital content
sales at Wiley.
Listen to ASIC Deputy Chairman,
Peter Kell talk about the
sale of add - on insurance policies
like mechanical breakdown insurance through car dealers and how the market is failing consumers.
Like it or not, the Internet has become a big influence on consumer shopping patterns; and while e-commerce still accounts for only a relatively small portion of
pet product
sales, industry experts almost universally agree that we are only seeing the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the impact that web - based retailing will have on the
pet care category.
Just
like in baseball, the
pet industry has its own green monster — that monster is
sales growth.
She understands that it is everyday supplies
like food, treats and leashes that drive the majority of a
pet retailer's
sales — they are the lifeblood of the
pet store.
Obviously, not every retailer has an experience
like this one, but if they are armed with the right knowledge, they can properly explain the benefits of natural food and make a meaningful
sale that could change the life of a
pet for the better.
This demographic change presents a prime opportunity for
pet retailers to drive
sales in feline - focused categories
like cat bowls, which are often overlooked.
A Google search for «X breed of puppies for
sale» will yield the AKC Marketplace and
pet brokerage sites
like PuppyFind.com and NextDayPets.com as the top results.
Like every good
sales pitch, this so called
Pet Health Information first tells consumers (yes, we
pet owners are consumers), what issue they need to solve (in this case, influenza is very a very contagious disease that kills 8 % of dogs diagnosed with it), how they can solve the problem (with vaccination), and who the target audience is (basically, anyone puppy / dog that will come in contact with another puppy / dog).
Never allow my stud dog to be bred to any bitch whose owner is known at the time to be directly or indirectly involved with any puppy broker, puppy mill,
pet shop selling dogs, litter lot
sales, or any other wholesale distributor whose business is involved in
like activities.
California looks
like it will be the first state to ban
sales of dogs, cats and rabbits at
pet stores, just as hundreds of communities and some counties have done...
If you'd
like to learn more about the harsh realities of puppy mills and their link to
pet stores and online
pet sales, please visit National Mill Dog Rescue's website.
We would
like to invite local businesses to help support the shelter
pets of Austin and surrounding communities by pledging to donate 5 % of your
sales to Austin
Pets Alive!
Anyone who wants to acquire a
pet rabbit in New York City must now adopt from a shelter or rescue group — or from stores
like Petco, which partner with rabbit rescue groups — because of a new law that was passed in New York City earlier this year that bans the
sale of rabbits in
pet stores.
Like all commercial breeding dogs, she was a veritable breeding machine whose worth was measured in only one way — her ability to produce puppies for
sale in
pet stores across the country.
«They,
like other
pet retailers now successfully selling NEON, have discovered that opening a bag and pouring out litter for customers to see and touch has resulted in better
sales,» he said.
The proceeds from
sales in our store will be turned into cash donations for animal rescue groups so more adorable, deserving homeless
pets can find their forever homes just
like me.
The bill would also completely prohibit outdoor
pet sales —
like at flea markets and in parking lots — where the animals often come from suspicious sources.
By engaging the appropriate resources, the PLC responds to current issues
like increasing the incidence of
pet ownership and addressing nationwide
pet sale bans, while also identifying and addressing future industry needs.
Seems
like that last goal is coming along nicely here in Los Angeles with Burbank joining LA recently in banning the retail
sale of
pets.
In addition to the California cities that have banned the commercial
sale of animals in
pet stores, major cities
like Chicago and Phoenix also have similar laws in place, proving that public education on the topic of breeding is igniting serious change!
The nice thing for those of you more cost conscious, after Christmas
sales can have some real steals, and your
pet will appreciate a gift anytime of the year
like most of us!
Why it works: Suggestive selling is a tried - and - true
sales technique in just about any type of retail store, and smart
pet retailers
like Nourish
Pet Care are extending that approach into social media.
Generating
sales like this, the Christmas holiday season not only offers
pet retailers and manufacturers opportunities to increase the bottom line but also to make their businesses stand out and help them become
pet care leaders in their communities.
At the same time, he said that retail
sales were strong, though he pointed out that most of the growth is coming from online activities and little to no growth is coming from the
likes of mass retailers, big - box
pet specialty stores and independent
pet retailers.
On the other are loving
pet owners who unintentionally further the cause of these fringe organizations by supporting what looks
like animal - rights legislation but is actually a slippery slope to regulation that make
pet sales impossible or even outright bans.
The fact is, says Richard Kann, president of Christmas, Fla. - based Comp - Ware Systems, manufacturer of (among other software) the DARTS POS system, many
pet specialty retailers still rely on nothing more than a cash register to keep track of
sales, which puts their businesses at a real disadvantage — especially when it comes to key tasks
like inventory management.
«We see several trends dominating the market today in terms of increasing demand and
sales — grain - free foods and foods with added beneficial nutrients like prebiotics and probiotics,» says Hon. «Sales of natural pet foods are outpacing the greater market segment, and within that, grain - free foods are rising even faster with a projected 65 - percent gain this
sales — grain - free foods and foods with added beneficial nutrients
like prebiotics and probiotics,» says Hon. «
Sales of natural pet foods are outpacing the greater market segment, and within that, grain - free foods are rising even faster with a projected 65 - percent gain this
Sales of natural
pet foods are outpacing the greater market segment, and within that, grain - free foods are rising even faster with a projected 65 - percent gain this year.
Taking them to the next level requires a company
like I - 5 Publishing, where
pets play a key part of the overall
sales and editorial strategy.
In a specialty business
like pet retailing, your associates have many opportunities to make an excellent impression on your customers and to boost
sales at the same time.
Like food, kitty litter drives repeat traffic into the
pet store, making it a powerful tool for driving cat product
sales.
From the ever - increasing
pet sale ban effort of some, to the outright banning of the right to own any
pet that is advocated by the more radical players
like People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), we are constantly on the defense as an industry.
«Customers typically seek out
pet specialty stores to help them properly care for their
pets, and
pet owners
like to feel
like they are taking the best care of their loved ones that is possible,» says Glenn Novotny, vice president of
sales and marketing at Emerald
Pet Products, which offers Smart «n Tasty dental treats for cats and dogs.
«The last few years have suffered because of the overall economic condition; you have to face the reality that when people are worried about their jobs, boutique products tend to be more affected than the staple products,
like pet food and treats,» says Craig O'Keefe, vice president of
sales and business development at
Pet Lifestyle And You (P.L.A.Y).
«Independent
pet specialty retailers can drive more
sales by continuing to focus on what they are good at — staff training and education, community involvement, and higher - touch services
like home delivery.
While the rise of the big - box
pet chains and increased attention on
pet products from mass retailers
like Walmart have certainly tested the strength of many vendors» commitment to the independent
pet store channel, it appears that the promise of Internet
sales has proven particularly alluring to
pet product manufacturers — and even some
pet product distributors.
The services allow new or existing companies to have a
pet marketing or
sales expert to answer questions
like: «Where should I advertise?