JFPS Editorial Team

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.

Pet store upselling works when the add-on closes a real gap. Use NielsenIQ's $22.34 per-trip benchmark and these seven add-ons to lift every ticket today.

FSVP for pet food importers explained: the DUNS number at entry, the written hazard analysis and the records FDA asks for. Read the 2026 checklist.

Pet stocking stuffers that sell: APPA data shows dog owners spend about $30 on one holiday gift. Plan $5 to $30 add-ons that lift basket size.

Pet store holiday staffing for 2026: NRF expects 325,000-375,000 seasonal retail hires. Use this hiring timeline and wage math to start planning.

De minimis for pet product imports changed in 2026. Every shipment is dutiable now. Get entry types, HTSUS data, records and the October 22 rule.

Hiring a customs broker for pet products? Verify the CBP licence, sign the power of attorney yourself, and run five checks before your first container ships.

Stock dog harness styles that fit, sell and come back less: sizing by girth, hardware checks, margin targets and display tips for small shops. Read the guide.

Pet store email marketing pays when flows, not blasts, do the work. Build four automations, fix your list, and track revenue per send. Start free today.