by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as seen on the IndiePet website. As an independent retailer much responsibility falls into your lap. Often owner-operators are the human resource, merchandising, accounting, buying, inventory, and logistics managers. It’s a lot to juggle, which is why learning to delegate is key to managing it all. Getting associates involved … Read More
by Dave Wendland, vice president strategic relations, as seen on the IndiePet website. The importance of maintaining personal health has most definitely translated to the pet space, and owners are looking for brands to provide quality products with transparent claims and clean ingredients. Have you considered what wellness means to your shoppers? I like this … Read More
by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as seen on the IndiePet website. It’s not always easy for independent retailers to find their niche in the community. Many aren’t sure how to begin to figure this out. A place to start is to review your product assortment. Start by looking at your competitors, customers, and community. … Read More
by Colleen Volheim, category research & analysis manager, written for ECRM in support of their Pet Program We all love those big puppy dog or kitty eyes or the soothing aura of an aquarium full of colorful fish. As an estimated 95% of American pet owners consider their pets family members, opportunities abound for retailers … Read More
Waukesha, Wisconsin – April 27, 2022 – Dave Wendland, vice president strategic relations and member of the owner group at HRG, and Corey Paske, business development manager at HRG will be speaking at the ECRM Pet Program which is virtual, May 2-5. The presentation is Wednesday May 4 at 11:00 a.m. ET, and is titled, … Read More
Waukesha, Wisconsin – April 21, 2022 – Corey Paske has joined HRG as business development manager, to focus on bringing HRG’s resources, such as category management, space planning, visual merchandising, retail strategy, creative services, and asset management, to the pet, hardware, and beauty segments of the retail industry. HRG has applied their expertise with manufacturers … Read More