Sentences with phrase «pet store owners face»

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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.

While it is obvious that the natural products trend is still having a big impact on the pet industry — and on pet specialty stores, in particular — Pet Business recently conducted a survey of pet store owners and operators to see just how pervasive the the natural movement has become, as well as to reveal some of the challenges and opportunities facing pet stores in this area.

No one wrestles with this difficult math, where geometry and accounting face off, more than the neighborhood pet store owner.

Facing weekly protests at his Oceanside store, Salinas says he's a small - business owner trying to make a living and that consumers should be allowed to choose whether to buy from a retail pet store or adopt from a shelter or private breeder.

Pet owners are faced with a dizzying array of pet food choices today, so it is more important than ever for pet store employees to be prepared to answer customers» questions about selecting the right food for their pets.

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.

While feeding wild birds has long been a favorite pastime for pet owners, pet stores are facing unprecedented competition in the wild bird category today.

Every bird owner faces the possibility of having to deal with an injury or emergency at some point in their pet's life; therefore, it is imperative for store personnel to understand and be able to explain to customers what to do and how to be prepared.

To address the wide range of decisions you face as a pet store owner or manager, it's important to become a whole - brained thinker.

Searching for pet food that is healthful, flavorful and free of unnecessary ingredients can be a daunting experience for pet owners when faced with the seemingly unlimited options that fill pet specialty stores.

Let's face it: Today's pet owners have no shortage of options when it comes to shopping for pet products, many of which are probably more convenient — not to mention less expensive — than taking a trip to their local mom - and - pop pet store, even if it is right around the corner.

Nobody wrestles more with this difficult math, where geometry and accounting face off, than the neighborhood pet store owner.