Managing Customer Loyalty Programs teaches
pet storeowners and managers strategic ways to use reward programs to strengthen customer connections and grow business.
With a little extra effort and a small amount of paperwork,
pet storeowners can help preserve the benefits for which a corporation or LLC was formed in the first place.
If Chicago
pet storeowners want to jump to the suburbs to continue to sell commercially bred dogs, cats and rabbit next year, they may need to leave Cook County.
These kind of
pet storeowners tend to be extremely educated in addressing that query, because the world's awareness from the crimes of puppy mills increases.
-- We sent mystery shoppers to local pet stores, seeking information we could use should
pet storeowners appear at the next committee meeting, and uncovering numerous code violations, unhealthy puppies, and shifty sales tactics in the process.
Programs about pet shop marketing will also be available for
pet storeowners to attend.
To enter the contest,
pet storeowners and shelter managers can visits the Companion Habitats Facebook page and click on the giveaway tab.
But nonetheless, don't be fooled whenever
a pet storeowner lets you know that she or he only buys from a nearby breeder
Unfortunately, not
every pet storeowner and operator will be able to attend this year's Global Pet Expo.
Not exact matches
Because of my constant trips to the
pet store over the past year, I have developed a great relationship with the
storeowner.
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.
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.
Storeowners continue to look for items they can stand behind from the ingredient panel and that are exclusive to the
pet specialty channel.
Operated by Jamie L. Idzi, who went from part - time summer help to
storeowner when she acquired the business in 2007, Yuppy Puppy was founded as a seasonal
pet store in 2002.
This was made possible by creating a network of trainers, vets,
pet supply
storeowners, my own dog daycare and boarding facility and taking advantage of the relationships that I had built with other reputable rescues.
According to
storeowners Vincent and Linda Sheehan, it is a desire to fulfill every need of
pets and their owners that has driven them to develop a comprehensive menu of services.
In California,
storeowners are legally required to hand out specific care sheets with every
pet sold.
Money is the lifeblood of a
pet shop, and if the
storeowner can't provide the necessary cash, he or she will probably have to turn to a bank for a loan or a line of credit.
Ritchie, for example, says her company does its best to educate
storeowners not only about its products, but also on the skin issues
pet owners frequently encounter — such as yeast infections.
For example, the chain often allows individual
storeowners to try out new, regional brands that may not have been on the corporate radar before — particularly when it comes to
pet foods.
«We are trying to educate the
storeowners and
pet owners about Puppy Bumpers,» Price says.
Many
pet owners absolutely insist on biodegradable waste bags, and consumers are probably going to keep trending in that direction, so
storeowners ought to get used to ordering these earth - friendly designs.
This is an important and simple point that
storeowners and employees should always be prepared to discuss with
pet owners who are looking for good information on their dog's nutrition: a good diet for dogs young or old is one high in fat, as well as omega - 3 fatty acids, high in protein and low in carbohydrates.
And yet we know for a fact that, in
pet retail — and many other businesses — some
storeowners are doing business like our hypothetical manager.
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.
To make sure their associates know how to win
pet parents over,
storeowners like Phil Ray and Melissa Sturm use
Pet Store Pro.
The rising cost of
pet food is causing problems for businesses struggling to compete in this industry, so
storeowners must find creative ways to attract customers to the nutrition aisle.
For various reasons, people are increasingly seeking out products that are made in the U.S. Joli - Coeur is among the many
pet specialty
storeowners honoring consumers» demand for domestically made foods, toys, beds and other supplies, when feasible.
Types of Interviews Most
pet retailers use one of three interview formats when hiring: Group Interview — If a
storeowner is approaching a busy season, such as the holidays, and needs to hire immediately, a group interview may be effective.
In - store accidents can be very costly for
pet retailers, so it's important that
storeowners do everything in their power to ensure the safety of everyone who enters the store.
Panter says she teaches
storeowners to train their own staffs about different ingredients and how to answer
pet owners» questions.
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).