Category Industry Trends

Pet product green claims must meet the FTC Green Guides: eco-friendly, compostable, recyclable, free-of, and non-toxic. Read the rules before you print art.

Stock wholesale dog crates that sell: wire vs plastic, size mix, landed cost, quality checks, and floor placement. Built for independent pet stores.

Plan pet store licenses and permits: federal, state, and local layers, EIN, zoning, and pet-specific rules. Use this 2026 checklist before you sign a lease.

Plan your dog winter coats buy for 2026: size curves, price tiers and timing that protect margin. Get the stocking checklist for independent pet stores.

Get country of origin marking right on pet imports: what 19 CFR 134 requires, when the package carries the mark, and the 10 percent duty risk.

Stock dog skin and coat supplements with confidence: 2026 category data, label checks, the NASC seal, and a winter shelf plan for small pet retailers.

Set up pet store gift cards the right way: federal rules on expiry and fees, fraud controls, accounting, and a January plan. Start selling this week.

The first sale rule can lower the declared value of imported pet products. See the three tests CBP applies, the paperwork that holds, and when to skip it.

Dog chews are a repeat-purchase, high-margin category for stores. Learn which textures to stock, how to size them, and how to price by unit and bundle.