Sentences with phrase «owners and pet retailers»

Getting breeders, show enthusiasts, pet owners and pet retailers to spread the word is of utmost importance.

Not exact matches

Before pet food retailer Bentley's Pet Stuff, high - end apparel company Courage B and interior design company Precise Graphix became the powerhouse businesses they are today, the owners first had to apply to be on The Profit.

In April, Instacart added Petco to its retail roster, allowing pet owners to order items ranging from dog food to toys and leashes.

We started by compiling a list of major cat treat brands sold at pet supply retailers like Chewy.com, Petco, and PetSmart — brands like Blue Buffalo and Purina, which most cat owners recognize from a trip down the cat food aisle.

Guiding pet owners to the right pet food for their budget and their pet's needs is one way retailers can help, but supplements are another valuable tool in this area.

This is where independent retailers have played — and will continue to play — a crucial role in inspiring confidence among pet owners by selling only foods that deliver more than a well - honed marketing proposition.

Dog toys enhance pets» quality of life, offering opportunities to play and bond with their owners, while making retailers a destination point and keeping store sales strong.

The key to building stronger sales will be in doing what retailers do best, and that is to engage with the pet owner to discover the many health needs of their animals.

With more pet parents hitting the road with their pets, retailers and manufacturers are offering the products pet owners need for safe, convenient travel.

For 2013, retailers can expect to stock their shelves with products that both reflect the holiday season and pets» important roles in the lives of their owners.

Agri Feed Pet Supply has been serving pet owners in its community for more than 40 years as a family - owned and - operated retailer.

The microchips would contain the pet owner's contact information, and pet retailers would have to maintain records of sales and microchip information for 10 years.

Pet specialty retailers can give bird owners the information they need to encourage healthy behaviors in their pets and avoid disruptive ones.

There is also some confusion among retailers and pet owners when it comes to price, causing both groups to believe freeze - dried and dehydrated products are too expensive, says Andrea Bourne, marketing manager for PureBites.

Try Pet Store Pro Today Since Pet Store Pro was introduced at Global Pet Expo eight years ago, almost 25,000 pet store owners, managers and sales associates at more than 5,200 pet stores have used the program to build their retail expertise.

Many small pet owners are planning summer trips, and retailers should let these owners know that some small pets do, in fact, like to travel.

Retailers should help educate bird owners on what they can safely feed their pets and how to provide a varied diet.

The WPA Retail Operating Performance Report helps pet business owners benchmark and improve operations, and pinpoints exactly where you need to make changes in order to improve your bottom line.

Still, there's a bit of work to be done when it comes to raising retailer and pet owner awareness.

Access to the right data will often determine pet food manufacturers» ability to stay ahead of the curve, to meeting the wants and needs of pet owners and retailers alike.

Fortunately, for retailers and pet owners alike, manufacturers offer carriers to suit a wide range of travel needs and customer preferences.

Katie's Pet Depot has thrived in the face of competition from big - box and Internet - based retailers by providing best - in - class services to pet owners in the local community.

As cat parents explore methods of maximizing feline health, retailers must stock shelves with trustworthy products and provide guidance to pet owners.

As you wil read in next month's cover story, while pet stores have traditionally avoided competing on price with grocery and mass retailers, in today's economic climate, it would be a big mistake to ignore the impact that pricing has on pet owners» shopping patterns.

Retailers that educate customers about the specific needs of rabbits and guinea pigs will help owners keep these pets healthy and happy, as well as generate sales.

Not only does this depict the retailer as a trustworthy source of pet product information in the minds of consumers, it builds the kind of store - customer relationship that keeps pet owners coming back time and time again.

Dog treats are not just great tasting, they've become more functional, giving dog owners the ability to better match treat to lifestyle and pet specialty retailers the chance to ring up higher sales.

That warm - and - fuzzy feeling rarely fades when it comes to our pets, and many pet retailers understand how much pet owners enjoy showering their pets with love and affection.

The pet owner that picks up a rubber brush because it seems gentle and tries to use it on their Bichon Frise will not be happy with their purchase, and on some level that dissatisfaction will get transferred to the retail store they bought the brush from.

Apprehensive pet owners who are concerned about bacteria and harmful contaminants associated with raw meats may bypass retailers» freezers altogether, choosing to go with more conventional feeding options.

As pet owners increasingly indulge their animal companions during special occasions, specialty retailers have the opportunity to capitalize on the growing market for holiday - related pet food and treats.

«Retailers can buy treats in bulk and package separately in unique — think dog - bone - shaped — containers, or low on the floor so when dogs come in they are attracted to the smell and owners want to buy them for their pet,» she says.

That said, pet owners visit pet specialty retailers more frequently than they do their veterinarian on an annual basis to purchase food and other essential items.

Retailers can offer pet owners the perfect assortment of cage accessories needed to keep pet birds healthy and happy.

Products designed to keep animals fresh and clean between baths represent a major convenience for pet owners and a tremendous selling opportunity for retailers.

Consequently, many pet specialty retailers have become converts, right along with pet owners, says Jen Loesch, general manager for Sojos Pet Food, a Minneapolis - based provider of freeze - dried, shelf - stable, raw meats, toppers and oven - baked dog treats.

«This is where pet retailers can play a huge part in helping the pet owner make the best decision, by providing information and guidance.»

Garcilita and Sotomayor, winners of the 2014 Global Pet Expo Retailer Excellence Award for Best International Retailer, are proving that cats are beloved and cherished by many, and they are indeed benefactors of the growing pet product market and all that it offers to doting pet owners.

But small - animal owners are no less passionate about their pets and will reward retailers that make the effort to keep the small - animal sections of the store brimming with new and innovative products.

However, small - animal experts know that there are a few things pet owners need to know when they stock up for their pets, and retailers can be instrumental in helping shoppers determine what food to buy, as well as how much and how often.

All retailers can support awareness by educating owners about proper pet healthcare practices as well as how to choose safe pet care facilities and veterinarians.

«Pet owners are really seeing the value in keeping on top of pets» weight, and exercise during the winter months is very important,» says Spencer Williams, president of West Paw Design, whose Zisc Glow — a glow - in - the - dark flying disc that can be used well into the darkest days of the year — will show up on retailers» shelves this season.

Retailers should also take the time and care to make recommendations to pet owners based on what other customers typically buy at the same time.

Starting Point Any retailer hoping to attract and meet the needs of pet owners with a keen eye for natural products, however, will have to start by ensuring that its stock of «natural» product meets the standards of this discerning customer base.

Pet specialty retailers have dialed into the benefits freeze - dried products offer pets, owners and their stores.

• A roundtable discussion between Petco's Jim Myers, Nestle - Purina's John Saguto and the American Pet Products Association's Bob Vetere, moderated by PIJAC CEO Mike Canning, this session focused on a variety of issues impacting pet product retailers, such as ensuring product safety, preventing the spread of disinformation by animal rights groups and new methods of engaging current and potential pet owners.

Preventing this is relatively easy for pet owners with a bit of help and guidance from pet retailers or groomers.

Bites from a beloved herptilian pet, while relatively infrequent, are always a possibility, so retailers and pet owners alike need to know how to both avoid and treat animal bites.

Fortunately, by doing a little background work and using resources from manufacturers, retailers can help pet owners accomplish these goals.

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.