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Is your pet retail store not doing as well this year, compared to last? Check out our latest article with a lot of insight and a plethora of tips and ideas to help you turn your shop around!

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The Pet Industry is evidently experiencing a D2C revolution. With over 34 million pets in the UK, more than 54% of pet owners claim they would rather cut back on their own expenses than on pet care 🐶 With people willing to spend more on their furry (and non-furry 🐠 ) friends, while we watch them expect better experiences, sustainable products and operations, there's a question for every pet brand: do you have all the tools and solutions in place to support this growth? We have created "Leading the Pack with Shopify – Ecommerce Solutions for Pet Brands", an Ecommerce guide for the pet industry with actual solutions (🚫 no sales pitches 🚫 ) and many fluffy animals to brighten your day. Featuring great insights from our trusted partners from Yotpo, Order Editing, Videobot and Inventory Planner by Sage, you'll also find real-life data based on case studies with The Honest Kitchen and SitStay.com. Download for free today - https://lnkd.in/ervvJApg

Pet Promo Pack Brings Pet Retailers and Manufacturers Together with a New Sampling and Distribution Opportunity   (Delray Beach, FL) March 13, 2024  -- Pet Promo Pack (www.petpromopack.com) announced today the launch of its new pet product retail sample box. The new box aims to bring pet retailers together with a curated selection of top pet brands. The new sample box allows pet retailers to discover new, emerging brands they would not normally see through their current distributors. It also allows pet brands to be exposed to and sell directly to hundreds of pet retailers across the country!   The Pet Promo Pack is shipped directly to one hundred (100) independent pet stores on a bi-monthly basis (different stores are shipped to every other month). This allows brands to increase awareness and helps a large sampling of retailers the opportunity to carry unique brands.   “We believe the Pet Promo Pack will be a game-changer for brand retailers,” says Tanya Hart, Founder of Augie Bones “For retailers, it’s all about offering something unique and innovative to their customers. Being included in the Pet Promo Pack opens doors for retailers to differentiate themselves in a competitive market and build lasting relationships with their customers.”   Several companies such as PetEyez, Chewmate, Healers PetCare and many more have chosen to participate in the Pet Promo Pack with great success.   The next available Pet Promo Pack shipment for Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and the Carolinas is closing now.   After the Southeast, the next box will ship to Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Nevada, and Arizona Ships April 15th. Samples are required to be in to the company by April 1st.  Sign up for either or both boxes by visiting www.petpromopack.com. The cost is $399 per month. Save 10% by using code ‘JC10’ in the notes section of the signup. Retailers interested in receiving the box may also sign up at the company’s website. There is no cost to participating retailers.

Tails from an Island Pet Shop (6) Me: I am so terribly sorry but your dog food has not been sent with my stock delivery because it is out of stock. I will add it to next week's order Customer: Can you not get it somewhere else? Me: The other wholesaler I use does not stock it. Customer: I can buy it online at XXXX and they have it in stock why doesn't your supplier? Me: On checking with my supplier I understand stocks were low from the manufacturer and all the stock they had has been sold to other pet shops. Customer: Just buy it online from XXXX and then I will come and collect it from you. Me: If I buy it from XXXX I will have to pay the retail price, charge you delivery and a mark up, given I have to cover my costs so it will cost you 25% more, plus you have already paid me for your order so I need to supply it to you at the price agreed. Customer: OK will wait for it to come in but it is urgent. Me: (Having called in a favour I managed to get item 3 days ahead of my main delivery) Hello. Your item has arrived and ready for collection. Customer:................ 3 days later, item still waiting for collection ! Patience and holding one's tongue whilst killing someone with one's mind !!!! All the tools required when working in retail 🤯🤬🤣

🐾 The Environmental Impact of dog toys - why we have chosen Indestructible Dog Toys 🐾 As pet owners, we always want the best for our furry friends, and that includes the toys they play with. Have you ever considered the environmental benefits of choosing indestructible dog toys over those that get ripped up easily? 🌍 Here's why making the switch to durable, long-lasting toys is a win-win for both our pets and the planet: 🔹 Reduced Waste: Indestructible dog toys are designed to withstand even the most enthusiastic chewers. This means fewer toys end up in the landfill, reducing our overall waste and environmental footprint. 🔹 Sustainable Materials: Many durable toys are made from eco-friendly materials like natural rubber or recycled products, further minimizing their environmental impact. 🔹 Cost-Effective: While indestructible toys might have a higher upfront cost, they last significantly longer. This not only saves money in the long run but also reduces the frequency of purchases and the associated environmental costs of production and shipping. 🔹 Safety and Health: Durable toys are less likely to break into small, potentially harmful pieces, ensuring a safer playtime for our pets. This reduces the risk of ingestion and the need for veterinary interventions, which can also have an environmental cost. By choosing indestructible dog toys, we are making a conscious effort to protect our planet while providing our pets with high-quality, long-lasting entertainment. It’s a small change that makes a big difference! 🐶🌱 Let's commit to sustainable pet ownership and support products that are kind to the environment. Together, we can create a greener future for all! Pet Products Distribution have now imported RuffDawg indestructible dog toys from the USA to Australia. Why? to introduce a new type of play with your dog and to reduce the dog toy waste there is out there. These toys are available for wholesale purchase from https://lnkd.in/gcK7pU8D #Sustainability #PetCare #IndestructibleToys #EcoFriendly #PetLovers #EnvironmentallyConscious #GreenLiving Petbarn

It is estimated that by 2027, the pet care market will grow at an average annual growth rate of 11.3%, reaching a scale of 350 billion US dollars. Recently, Justuno released the 2024 pet care e-commerce brand 16 operational strategy reports. Reports indicate that there have been more than 23 million households have adopted pets, nearly 4.6 million households in the United States alone. Not long ago, the American pet e-commerce platform Chewy announced its financial results for the second quarter of this year. For the quarter, Chewy's revenue rose 2.6% from a year earlier to $2.86 billion. Gross margin was 29.5%, an increase of 120 basis points. Net income was nearly $300 million, with a net margin of 10.5%, an increase of 980 basis points.

Are you ready for Amazon Pet Day? Amazon is hosting a 48-hour sale on Pet products and supplies on May 7-8. Pet owners can expect big savings from some of their favorite brands including Purina, Merrick, Blue Buffalo... Similar to the Spring Sale last month, you don’t need to be a Prime member to shop the Pet Day deals. But Prime members will get free shipping and exclusive offers on specific products. We’ve told Getida customers participating in the Amazon Pet Day Sale to expect an increase in Reimbursement claims in these three main categories: Pre-Sale 1. Inbound Shipments - for sellers that prepared by sending in more inventory and some of the units weren’t properly received by Amazon’s fulfillment centers Post-Sale 2. Fulfillment (Pick and Pack) Fees - Amazon potentially overcharging fulfillment fees based on incorrect system data 3. Returns and Refunds - items not being returned, or customers sent back the wrong item, or customers received a bigger refund than they paid etc… The US Pet Product industry is forecasted to grow by 6.1% this year. So Amazon's Pet Day could serve as an indicator on the accuracy of this projection. And on a side note - the ‘official’ National Pet Day was actually last week on April 11th so it’s interesting that Amazon does their Sale nearly a month later. This rabbit hanging out in the Getida parking lot is most definitely ready for Amazon Pet Day.

For the past decade, the pet industry has shown consistent growth. Surprisingly, the pandemic accelerated this growth, unlike many other sectors. However, a notable shift is now evident. While online sales in the pet industry are on the rise, physical stores are witnessing a decline in pet-related revenue. This shift underscores the increasing importance of online platforms and highlights the evolving landscape of the pet industry, indicating that its growth is no longer guaranteed. #PetIndustry #OnlineSales #BusinessTrends https://lnkd.in/giszWqRu

Curious about what the future holds for the consumer retail market? Check out our spotlight on the global pet tech industry report for 2024. Stay ahead of the curve with Benchmark International! #PetTech #IndustryInsights