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.

Pet food delivery, in many markets, will become ever more necessary to be competitive. It is no longer a differentiator, but an expected service.

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.

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.

More people need to know and appreciate what independent pet retailers offer.

Two years ago, we asked the independent pet retail community what they needed most from a new association. Their responses informed our initial committee formation

See what members say about the sustainability and their businesses. Watch a brief presentation by IndieChat facilitator, Ashley Lane of Pet Sustainability Coalition.