Boost Your Brand Reach With Small Business Saturday Stickers

Plus more smart management tasks for your October and November to-do list. 

Gen X Shoppers’ Clout Often Overlooked

Retailers shouldn’t ignore “forgotten” cohort aged 45-60.

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Small-Business Owners Remain Upbeat

Almost all such retailers surveyed expect growth in 2026.

What to Do When a Couple Can’t Agree on a Doodle Groom

Pet pros share how they would handle a couple who regularly provides conflicting instructions on their Doodle's groom.

Opinion: Pet Business Owner Responds to Column About Bans on Sales of Pets in Stores

Suzette Watkins of Riverside Resort for Dogs offers an opposing view of the issue.

Little Survey: Retailers Rank Price/Value Highest for Cat Litter to Carry

Members of the PETS+ Brain Squad also shared which products and support they wish existed in the category.

Get Real With Daycare Client About Her Out-of-Control 85-Pound Pup

Readers share insights and advice in this Real Deal about an out-of-control adolescent German Shepherd.

More Shoppers Say a Poor Return Experience Can Deter Future Purchases

The National Retail Federation and Happy Returns reports on behaviors surrounding returns.

9 Collars, Harnesses and Leashes That Offer Style, Safety and Comfort

Take the lead with pet parents looking for the best in gear for their dogs and cats.