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Each kitty has their own idea of a good time, after all.
A chew a day keeps boredom away, plus supports dental, digestive and other pet health.
In our latest Real Deal, pet pros share what they would do with an otherwise excellent employee.
She embraces it daily at her store, Queenie's Pets, and in life.
Plus more Dec-Jan promo ideas for your pet business.
See which products indies found sales success with in September and October.
Plus more helpful management tasks in our Dec-Jan To-Do List.
The PETS+ Facebook Community offers advice on keeping both pets and customers safe during interactions.
Shop products across multiple product categories for your store.
Carry these products to stand apart from lesser-quality offerings found at big-box stores.
Indies look ahead through a lens of strategic growth and intentional modernization, strengthening what makes them irreplaceable: trust, expertise and connection.
Indies who took our survey remain deeply committed to charitable giving — but most do it informally, without budgets or structured policies. They lean toward product...
From poop bags to pee pads, these items offer opportunities to boost business while keeping pets and people comfortable.
In-store experiences and expertise remain the top way indies compete with big-box and online-only stores, with fair wholesale pricing and responsive reps making for strong brand...
Indies also praised the PETS+ Sample Box, per usual.
Again this year, women ages 41-60 dominate our survey group. They are deeply committed to the industry, and are seeking profitability, balance and smarter operations over...
Most respondents report strong profits, in 2024 and well into 2025, reflecting indie spirit and optimism despite economic and legislative pressures. The dog category continues to...
When a brand evolves its channel strategy beyond independent pet, adapt by making changes of your own.
Such comments are unfair to the dog and to the training staff.
These five actions will lead to genuine conversations, higher sales and a more engaged team.
Instead of buying treats, she treated the staff!
We chose an amusement park theme for our annual survey of independent pet retailers and service providers.
Our typical 2025 Big Survey respondent operates one retail location, not a franchise, and has been open more than 11 years. Their business primarily serves dogs...
Welcome to the 2025 PETS+ Big Survey! Or perhaps we should say, welcome to the PETS+ Amusement Park! After all, this past year has been a...
These veterans continue to serve, inspiring businesses and products your customers and their pets will be thankful for.
Their legacy includes opening South Bark, one of the first self-service dog washes in the country, and inventing the popular Blueberry Facial.
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