Sentences with phrase «toy store owners»

That is, until 1949, when New Haven toy store owner Ruth Fallgatter attended a GE soirée and sunk her enterprising hands into the gunk.
You might have a point in arguing that this film is less offensive than, for instance, Jingle All The Way, because it focusses on the philanthropy of the toy store owner rather than the latest toy he is selling.

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Sarah Hood uncovered signs of troubles in Canada's strategic Lego supply by talking to owners of independent toy stores and discovering that they weren't getting their shipments from the Danish toymaker as planned.
«A toy - store owner in Petaluma tried to con us into giving credit right off the bat.
The likely liquidation of Toys R Us, the nation's largest independent toy seller, could add stress for the companies that make toys and games, and mean changes for the owners of the strip malls where most of its stores are.
The Christian owner of one of Britain's biggest toy sellers has said he refuses to let his stores open... More
I've discovered that these small business owners provide better customer service (such as complimentary gift - wrap for toys or fast repairs for broken glasses) and have a more diverse product selection than what I find in big box stores.
This lovely new book is authored by Sarah Olmsted, one of the owners of Imagine Childhood - an online children's store filled to the brim with quality toys and tools for great adventures.
BRIAN MILLER: Hello parent savers I'm Brian Miller, I'm the owner of Geppetto's toy stores here in San Diego.
Supporting local toy stores encourages economic stability in the local economy, fosters community development, encourages hands - on committed customer service and supports vibrant town centers where consumers know the store owners and vica versa.
I'm the owner of Gepetto's toy stores in San Diego.
Dustin Hoffman stars as the wacky (and old) owner of a toy store who has decided it's time to give - up running the store and hand it over to his best employee, Molly, (played by Natalie Portman).
«Put it in terms that they can understand, such as them wanting a toy from the store and then paying back the owner with money they earn from mowing yards.
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.
Stores can put together cage setups that include all the products a new bird owner will need, including at least three types of toys.
Other reasons I return include (1) the owner puts a free toy mouse in the bag every time I shop there — there are probably 50 toy mice under my couch as I write this; (2) the owner has offered free delivery when I buy litter; and (3) the owner knows me by name and greets me with a smile every time I enter the store.
Dog chew treats and toys play across almost every product category a store owner can think of: nutrition, behavior, dental health and play.
Pet specialty stores are the No. 1 resource for pet owners looking for the perfect collection of toys for their birds.
Nothing sells a toy better than a pet owner seeing that toy being played with by the store birds — plus it has the added benefit of keeping the birds in the shop happy.
Some pet stores, he said, have realized the money lies in the toys and other pet supplies that owners buy rather than in the animal itself.
No Need to Store Bones Board certified veterinary dentists at the Animal Medical Center caution all dog owners against using natural bones or synthetic bones made of nylon as dog chew toys.
The local pet store can be a marketplace where the regulars can have friendly conversations with store owners, browse the shelves for interesting cat toys, purchase grain - free dog treats, or high quality raw pet foods.
An obvious way to do this is to get a rabbit cage from a pet store however many bunny owners choose to give their rabbits a bit more space by making an enclosure that will allow enough room for them to really stretch and binky about and can also include a litter tray, hay feeder and some toys to enrich the environment so they don't get bored on their own.
Their dad agreed to let Chalupa stay while they tried to find its owner, so the family went to the store and purchased a litterbox, toys and food to keep their new friend comfortable.
His store, Puppy Heaven, specializes in matching owners with tiny dogs — teacup Yorkies and toy Maltipoos — and has a celebrity clientele.
Toys are extremely important to offer all caged birds, because toys work to help keep them from starting any bad behaviors that may cause the owner to rethink their purchase or their alliance to the store from which they bought the bird.
Consequently, if this category is going to perform well in a store, engaging the customers is vital, says Mustafa Koliva, owner and CEO of OoMaLoo LLC, an Upland, Calif. - based manufacturer of handmade dog and cat toys and other items.
In fact, says David Nisson, president / owner of Tuff Enuff Pet Products in Buffalo Grove, Ill., although toys can be an impulse - buy item, people often stop by a store expressly to purchase a toy to keep their dogs interested.
Not to say that this will overtake retail stores, there is still the appeal of going into the store and getting an idea of the weight, look and feel of a toy; also pet owners love taking their pets into the store to pick out their own goodies.
Half of dog owners and a third of cat owners purchase Christmas gifts for their pets, according to the American Pet Products Association's 2013 - 2014 National Pet Owners Survey, and pet specialty stores with a variety of holiday - themed pet products — in addition to the latest trends in popular gift - giving categories like treats and toys — are poised for a successful fourth quarter and a very happy holiday season iowners and a third of cat owners purchase Christmas gifts for their pets, according to the American Pet Products Association's 2013 - 2014 National Pet Owners Survey, and pet specialty stores with a variety of holiday - themed pet products — in addition to the latest trends in popular gift - giving categories like treats and toys — are poised for a successful fourth quarter and a very happy holiday season iowners purchase Christmas gifts for their pets, according to the American Pet Products Association's 2013 - 2014 National Pet Owners Survey, and pet specialty stores with a variety of holiday - themed pet products — in addition to the latest trends in popular gift - giving categories like treats and toys — are poised for a successful fourth quarter and a very happy holiday season iOwners Survey, and pet specialty stores with a variety of holiday - themed pet products — in addition to the latest trends in popular gift - giving categories like treats and toys — are poised for a successful fourth quarter and a very happy holiday season indeed.
In some cases, letting the owner take the toys that are in the store cage home is a good idea, especially with sensitive larger parrot species.
More than 70 percent of pet store owners and operators who participated in the survey said that they stock holiday - themed merchandise, with toys and treats at the top of most retailers» list.
«The food and the litter bring the people in the stores, but the margins are really on the toys,» says Jim Boelke, president and owner of Cat Dancer Products.
Grouping toys into various sections also helps cat owners navigate through a store's selection.
Sugar is also what the owner, Jacquelyn Jones, calls a «body - safe store», one that only stocks sex toys made with nontoxic materials.
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