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Working with Distributors
Todd Dittman, Executive Director Todd Dittman, Executive Director

Working with Distributors

If you missed our last IndieChat – Working with Distributors, you missed a great session! We had a solid group of very engaged retailers of all sizes asking questions and sharing experiences with our panel of distributor representatives. We don’t record IndieChats (so everyone can feel free to share openly) but we often recap the highlights for you. From our September 11 IndieChat:

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Top of Mind for Retailers
Todd Dittman, Executive Director Todd Dittman, Executive Director

Top of Mind for Retailers

Retailers share their thoughts at IndieChat Live - A 2024 SuperZoo Education session

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IndiePet Supports Sales through Open Catalog
Todd Dittman, Executive Director Todd Dittman, Executive Director

IndiePet Supports Sales through Open Catalog

Are your customers abandoning their digital shopping carts? Help them complete their purchases by providing up-to-date and accurate product information!

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GREENIES™ brand launches its first dog main meal line
Colten Kidwell, VP Marketing for GREENIES™️ and NUTRO™️ brands Colten Kidwell, VP Marketing for GREENIES™️ and NUTRO™️ brands

GREENIES™ brand launches its first dog main meal line

As consumers’ perceptions around health and wellness evolve, these shifts in beliefs not only impact their own lives, but their pets’ lives too. The GREENIES brand embarked on a journey to understand these shifting attitudes among younger audiences and, in response to these findings, introduced its first-ever main meal offering, GREENIES SMART ESSENTIALS™ and GREENIES SMART TOPPER™.

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How the Pet Industry is Dealing with Inflation
Todd Dittman, Executive Director Todd Dittman, Executive Director

How the Pet Industry is Dealing with Inflation

Pet product inflation continues to be a challenge for the independent pet retailers. Pet owners value the knowledge, experience, and variety of products that they find shopping in independent pet stores, but they also prioritize value when buying for their pets.

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Joe Zuccarello, President, Paragon School of Pet Grooming Joe Zuccarello, President, Paragon School of Pet Grooming

The Doctor is In

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Why IndiePet’s Open Catalog is Important to Independent Pet Retailers
Todd Dittman, Executive Director Todd Dittman, Executive Director

Why IndiePet’s Open Catalog is Important to Independent Pet Retailers

To stay relevant, to stay independent, to stay alive, independent pet retailers must utilize every tool at their disposal to ensure that the products they display so beautifully in-store are as well represented online and that the product descriptions in their point of sale and ecommerce platforms are current and accurate.

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Scale Your Business with IndiePet’s Open Catalog, Powered by Salsify
Todd Dittman, Executive Director Todd Dittman, Executive Director

Scale Your Business with IndiePet’s Open Catalog, Powered by Salsify

IndiePet’s Open Catalog is your gateway to a more efficient, streamlined, and collaborative approach to managing pet product information. Whether you're a manufacturer looking to showcase your offerings or a retailer seeking accurate and up-to-date product data, IndiePet’s Open Catalog has you covered.

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10 Ways to Celebrate Neighborhood Pet Store Day in Your Retail Store
Heather Blum Heather Blum

10 Ways to Celebrate Neighborhood Pet Store Day in Your Retail Store

Looking for creative ideas to celebrate Neighborhood Pet Store Day at your indie pet store? We've got you covered! From special T-shirts for your staff members to interactive experiences for your customers, these 10 ideas will make this day memorable for everyone. Showcasing your expertise, engaging customers, and reinforcing the bond between owners and their pets, this day is an opportunity to emphasize the unique value of your independent pet store in your community. Visit IndiePet for more tips and invite your customers to join the celebration on September 23, 2023!

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