JFPS Editorial Team

Budget the real cost to open a pet store in 2026: buildout, opening stock, permits, payroll and a 12-month cash reserve. Use this framework before you sign.

Prop 65 for pet products: who must warn, which items to test first, and what a 60-day notice means. A practical checklist for small importers and stores.

Pet collars and leashes are the biggest accessory segment in a $7.6B market. See the widths, materials, and price ladder worth stocking in 2026.

Pet store Black Friday planning that protects profit: pick 8-12 doorbusters, bundle the rest, and measure margin dollars. Build your 2026 weekend plan now.

Recover up to 99% of duties on pet product imports you re-export or destroy. Learn duty drawback types, the 5-year filing clock, and the records CBP expects.

Smart feeder sales rose 8% and food dispensers 20% last year. Compare automatic pet feeders by type, capacity, and price band before you stock.

Amazon holds 21.4% of US pet sales. See how pet store vs Amazon really plays out and use 7 tactics to win on advice, speed, and local service.

Choosing a freight forwarder for pet products? Check the FMC license and bond first. Here are the rules, the bond amounts and six questions to ask.

Cat trees and scratchers still earn shelf space: a $1.6B market in 2026. See which six units to stock, how to price them, and how to display them.