Sit, Stay, Hold
These eyeglass holders are perfect for pet parents. From PAWS N CLAWS EYEWEAR and OPTIPETS, they capture the personalities of 20 dog breeds (from Boxer to Yorkie) and six cat characters. These handpainted stands hold eyeglasses in place on the bridge of the animal’s nose, combining cuteness with functionality. pawsnclawseyewear.com
$29.99
Info in Hand
With the HP ELITE X3, you can check pricing and inventory without ever having to leave a customer’s side. The handheld device runs on Windows Mobile and features a 6-inch diagonal display, front- and rear-facing cameras (perfect for updating social media), and other tools to help you seamlessly do business. It also becomes part of a desktop experience when docked. hp.com
Starting at $684
Moving Pictures
In Finding Shelter, award-winning photographer JESSE FREIDiN honors the relationship between volunteers and the animals they save. The hardcover book features 100 portraits with stories of once-homeless dogs and the humans who helped them. Proceeds benefit the 22 shelters across the country Freidin visited for this project. jessefreidin.com
$19.95
Coffee With a Cause
With a name like GROUNDS & HOUNDS, it’s no surprise that the company donates 20 percent of proceeds to no-kill animal shelters. Serve your customers and sell this organic, fair-trade coffee with blend names such as Paper & Slippers, Morning Walk and Sit & Stay. groundsandhoundscoffee.com
$9 for 6-ounce and $14 for 12-ounce
Go Green
Pets love the outdoors. Bring a bit into your store with BENETTI MOSS. Made from stabilized lichen, it doesn’t require light, water or pruning. Shape the material into a store logo or use as decorative panels. Pro tip: Hang it above leg-lift level only. Benetti Moss comes in nine colors, including the pet-pleasing Grass. benettistone.com
$25 per square foot
This article originally appeared in the May-June 2017 edition of PETS+.