NatGeo WILD’s Dr. K Speaks on the Synergy Between Vets and Retailers
No two days are quite alike for Dr. K and her team.
Pet Health: Where to Draw the Line
Independents can offer some great nutritional advice, but it’s important
to acknowledge when a pet clearly needs veterinary help.
The Key to Model Employees
Pet specialty retailers share best practices for boosting employee morale and inspiring longevity.
Big-Box Pet Retail Bets Big on Services
Why PetSmart, Petco, Petsense and other pet specialty chains can be expected to evolve ever further into service-oriented pet health destinations.
Top Trends at Natural Products Expo West
The record-setting natural and organics show hosted thousands of products, with some ingredients achieving more popularity than others.
Exclusive PPN Interview: Brandon McMillan Recalls Both the Struggles and Joyful Tears
Ahead of the show, PPN caught up with Brandon McMillan for insight on what inspired his book and how his experience training animals has impacted him personally.
How to Build Customer Loyalty
Retailers share their best strategies for keeping customers coming back to shop.
Brandon McMillan Shares His Expertise in "Lucky Dog Lessons"
The book provides pet owners with solutions to common canine behavior problems.
How to Convert Your Website into a Moneymaker
As competition from online retailers heats up, pet specialty
retailers need to avoid making common missteps on their websites.
Meet the Guiding Eyes for the Blind's Olympic Litter
Although the 2018 Winter Olympic Games have come to a close, the legacies of select Team USA Gold Medalists will live on in the cutest way.
Buying Direct
Why purchasing directly from independent micro manufacturers is sometimes the right thing to do.
Sole Proprietorship or Corporation?
When you’re deciding how to structure your business, keep in mind that the wrong choice could be a costly mistake.
Home Pet Food Delivery Is the Future
Pet owners continue to demonstrate high interest in pet foods that are natural and available online, according to market research firm Packaged Facts.
Why Consumer Shows Matter
Attending consumer pet shows isn’t just about making quick sales—
it’s about starting conversations that will earn your store lifelong customers.
Corporate Responsibility in the Form of Animal Welfare Is a Perfect Pet Market Match
Cause marketing initiatives are demonstrating steadily growing appeal among U.S. pet owners.
