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10/08/2026

Store openings are only part of the picture when it comes to pet retail growth.

Loyalty, services, eCommerce, product assortment, and recurring purchases are all creating opportunities for retailers to grow. The key is knowing which ones make sense for your business.

See what’s driving growth across pet retail and what it means for indie pet retailers.

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Discover how pet retailers are growing through eCommerce, services, loyalty, expansion, and more, and how to support that growth.

10/07/2026

Switching POS systems takes some planning.

📝 Our free pre-migration checklist walks through the key steps, from getting your data ready to preparing your team and choosing the right time to make the switch.

Get the checklist before you start the process. ⬇️

https://www.fieldstack.com/get-the-pre-migration-checklist

10/05/2026

🐱 Cats are gaining ground in the pet market.

Cat ownership jumped 23% in 2024 and grew another 5% in 2025, reaching 53 million U.S. households. Spending is growing along with ownership, with cat owners spending 9% more on food last year, averaging $337.53 per household.

Dogs still lead the pack with 71 million households, but cats are gaining ground with Gen Z and cat dads leading the boom.

Read the latest findings from APPA. 👇

Gen Z and Cat Dads Are Leading Cat Ownership’s Cultural Boom: APPA's New 2026 Cat Report Reveals What’s Driving Growth in America’s Feline Household

10/02/2026

Halloween is a $13.5B retail season. 🎃

Shoppers are starting earlier, spending across more categories, and using AI to help them shop.

Here are some of the numbers behind Halloween spending in 2026. 👇

10/01/2026

How much time does your team lose at every checkout? 🕐

The exact amount may be hard to measure, but small delays throughout the transaction can add up quickly. When you're processing hundreds of transactions, even a few extra seconds per customer can make a noticeable difference.

So where is that time actually going?

We took a look at the checkout process, from peak-period traffic to employee permissions and the steps that can slow transactions down, and what retailers can do to keep things moving. 👇

Long lines aren't always the problem. See how retailers can speed up checkout, reduce bottlenecks, and keep transactions moving with the right POS processes.

09/29/2026

Your retail tech stack has a cost. But what does it all add up to? And what growth opportunities are you missing? 🤔

We can help you find out.

At FieldStack, we offer a free, personalized Impact Analysis with our team to look at your current systems and processes, identify where you're spending more than you need to, and see where unified commerce could make a difference.

Request a free Impact Analysis for your multi-location retail operation. 👇

https://www.fieldstack.com/retail-impact-analysis

09/24/2026

What’s the difference between a promotion and a coupon?

They both give shoppers a discount, but they’re not the same — especially when it comes to who gets the offer, how it shows up online, and how much control you have over it.

Learn about the differences and when to use each one. 👇

Promotions or coupons? Learn how each discount works in FieldStack and when to use them for sales, rewards, and targeted offers.

09/23/2026

A software switch takes planning. 🐾

That’s why this checklist covers the key steps to work through before your pet store switches to a new point-of-sale.

No matter which POS you choose.

Get the Free Checklist here:
https://www.fieldstack.com/get-the-pre-migration-checklist

09/22/2026

Independent pet stores know their customers — and their pets — in a way a recommendation algorithm can't.

Ahead of Neighborhood Pet Store Day, Pets+ takes a look at what independent pet stores offer that no algorithm can: from personal recommendations to knowing the pets behind the purchases.

👇 Read the article.

Neighborhood Pet Store Day gives retailers a chance to tell that story on a bigger stage.

09/18/2026

Inventory can look healthy on paper and still have problems hiding underneath.

The right KPIs can show you where inventory is moving, where it’s getting stuck, and where you may be carrying more stock than you need.

See the 7 KPIs worth tracking 👇

Track the inventory KPIs that matter most. Learn which seven metrics retailers should review regularly to spot issues and make better inventory decisions.