Holiday Season Planning
At the height of summer, it’s hard to think about holiday season planning. But now is the time for pet retailers to put together a product and merchandising strategy that ensures the holiday sales season is a success. The...
Cat Toy Trends
Today’s cat toy trends reflect the increasing awareness of pet parents that cats need exercise to stay healthy and maintain their weight, while also meeting their instinct to hunt and play. Cats can sleep up to 16 hours a...
Traveling with Pets
The number of dogs, cats and other critters on the family vacation is growing, with almost 40 percent of American pet owners traveling with pets each year. That statistic aligns with the humanization of pets, and the travel...
Fish Food Guide
Fish, like any other organism, need a supply of calories to sustain their metabolism, and selecting the right fish food helps them stay healthy and supports the beauty of your aquarium. Fish are cold-blooded and do not need...
Solution-Based Dog Food
Human food trends are driving pet food innovation, including solution-based dog foods. As more people change their eating habits to promote wellness, they also seek wholesome meals for their dogs. Instead of buying what is...
Partnering with Phillips To Grow Sales
Are you making the most of your distributor relationship? When you hear the word “Phillips,” you probably think about buying products. Phillips offers a wide array of food, treats and supplies at competitive prices, but the...
What’s New with Dog Treats & Chews
The variety of dog treats and chews is growing thanks to the premiumization of pet food, modest dog ownership growth and the demand for natural and healthy products. Limited- or single-ingredient dog treats and chew are...
Vegetarian Pet Diets
More than 7 million people* in the United States are vegetarians for reasons that include health, ethics, culture and religion. It’s not surprising that some vegetarians extend no-meat diets to their pets, but some pets...
Sustainability and Pet Products
Sustainable pet products, including their ingredients, packaging and processing, help protect the environment over their whole life cycle, from raw ingredients to final disposal. Whether food or supplies, pet products...
Summer Merchandising Heats Up
As the days grow longer and warmer, it’s time to prepare for summer merchandising. Picnics, parades, graduations and vacations are on the calendar, and pets will be part of those activities for many American families. Pet...
Food Variety for Finicky Felines
Cat food has evolved beyond bags of kibble and cans of wet to include fresh, frozen, freeze-dried, gravies, stews, broths, lickable treats and flake toppers. This evolution of variety is the result of pet parents’ focus on...
Human-Grade Pet Food
What exactly is human-grade pet food? Labeling pet food as human grade means that ALL its ingredients are human edible. Pet foods currently using the human-grade identifier are typically super-premium products, less...
Warm Weather Tips for Dogs
Warm weather means more outside time for pet parents and pets, so take inventory now of pet products and be prepared with hot weather tips for dogs.
Trending: Freeze-Dried Pet Food
Freeze-dried pet food is a fast-growing segment in the industry’s mass premiumization shift to solution-based, minimally processed diets. Pet parents increasingly are purchasing higher-priced limited-ingredient dog and cat...
Freshwater Aquarium Cleaning
Cleaning a freshwater aquarium is important for the health of the fish and keeping the aquarium looking attractive. Learn the steps involved in properly cleaning a freshwater tank and the tools needed, which include algae scrapers, vacuum, thermometers, net, and gloves.
Home Grooming Tips & Tools
Home grooming is for pet parents who have a trusted relationship with their pets. In addition to patience, the right tools are necessary for successful home grooming.
Pet Store Pro: Free Tool to Build Business
Pet Store Pro’s free training program for pet store employees can help team members build the skills that wow customers and boost sales.
Supplements for Better Pet Health
Pet supplements are selling as pet parents increasingly seek preventive care and solutions for a variety of health symptoms and issues. The biggest supplement trend is hemp and CBD supplements.
Purr-fect Cat Treats
Demand is growing for well-priced cat treats that are healthy and natural. A great selection of cat treats can strengthen the loyalty of pet parents to an independent pet store.
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