http://petsource.aimoo.comAimoo CityAimooen-USAimoo http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-451993/TopicID-103287/GoToTopic.html PetSourceMATT 2009-08-06 01:56:24.61 Promotions & Opportunities (Monthly and Otherwise) Even if we cant get a discount on the cat food, we could sell a few bags of dog food at the full price and we make $6 extra per bag to cover the cat food.  This wouldnt take more than 2 or 3 bags to cover enough to give a couple bucks off the cat food. http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-451800/TopicID-103287/GoToTopic.html PetSourceERICA 2009-08-06 00:59:47.08 Promotions & Opportunities (Monthly and Otherwise) I think that would be a great special. That is one of my top selling dry foods I think it would be a great idea.  It would be nice if there was a way we could tie in the cat food some how.  Like take a dollar from the large bags of dog and take a dollar off of the 8 pound or 4 pound bags o http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-103287/GoToTopic.html PetSourceMATT 2009-08-05 06:31:46.08 Promotions & Opportunities (Monthly and Otherwise) Hi all,I have been considering buying into the Superdog/Canidae pallet deal that gets us $6 off per bag.  I will probably buy it anyways, but was curious of how everyone elses big bags of Canidae was selling, and if you would be interested in doing it as well.  We have until the 31st of Au http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-391645/TopicID-81743/GoToTopic.html PetSourceSANDI 2009-07-22 21:03:58.983 Product Discussion The section looks great -- and I agree with Erica; it will be nice to have a more complete reptile section. http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-340422/TopicID-81743/GoToTopic.html PetSourceERICA 2009-07-10 04:30:52.677 Product Discussion I met with him today he is a great resource.  I can not wait to have the new product in.  It will be nice to finally have a complete reptile section. http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-81743/GoToTopic.html PetSourceMATT 2009-07-10 02:19:01.397 Product Discussion Hello,Andrew from Zoo Med may have already contacted some of you about your reptile sections.  He came into Stow a while ago and I meant to post this with the pictures earlier, but I heard he was calling on the other stores so I wanted to show everyone what we did.  He is very knowledgable http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-72089/GoToTopic.html PetSourceCHRIS 2009-06-28 05:01:31.113 Promotions & Opportunities (Monthly and Otherwise) Hey All,Just thought we would share some pics from the fish section/tank setup in Marlborough and Concord! I think the new fish section in Concord looks great!MARLBOROUGHCONCORD http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-69130/GoToTopic.html PetSourceCHRIS 2009-06-24 22:00:26.58 NOTES FROM IVA Hey All,               As usual I posted this in the forums as well…               I met with Iva yesterday regarding some marketing stuff and she asked me to s http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-258283/TopicID-50905/GoToTopic.html PetSourceMATT 2009-06-20 21:40:30.343 Product Discussion I actually ended up ordering them anyways... and promptly bought one of the "huge" sizes.  They are huge, and they take an absolute ton of stuffing.  I have not found enough things to stuff in it to fill it up! http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-254039/TopicID-60900/GoToTopic.html PetSourceSANDI 2009-06-19 21:51:49.89 Promotions & Opportunities (Monthly and Otherwise) I agree in that there was not a huge range of variety in the items. In Concord we got $423 in fish food, treats, and a random array of (1) each of the newest Nature's Miracle Products.But Matt, I think Chris said that your order and mine got switched or something? Call me later and we'll work it out http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-253974/TopicID-31905/GoToTopic.html PetSourceSANDI 2009-06-19 21:19:11.937 Events & PR Marketing Don't quote me on this, but I [U]think[/U] Chris said it was going to be moved to the Sundays of the last (2) weeks of July and the first (1) weeks of August?But ask him, cuz I could totally be wrong...-me. http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-253962/TopicID-61841/GoToTopic.html PetSourceSANDI 2009-06-19 21:15:00.703 Events & PR Marketing I think it'd be a good idea, considering how much talk it got last year, especially with the costume and coloring contest. Honestly, I don't know about the parade again... but I didn't see it, and I wasn't there, so I don't know for sure. -me. http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-253954/TopicID-50905/GoToTopic.html PetSourceSANDI 2009-06-19 21:11:53.437 Product Discussion I definitely like the idea of this product too. Did you see the sizes of their duvets?! Holy Moley I can't wait to see the "huge" size!!! I'll probably end up buying at least 1 or 2 myself, haha.I like their packaging too. Just the whole idea is awesome... although I donate all my old clothes, etc, http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-247042/TopicID-60900/GoToTopic.html PetSourceMATT 2009-06-17 22:10:00.407 Promotions & Opportunities (Monthly and Otherwise) We got our Tetra product for the sale yesterday.  I must say I am a little disapointed with what Jesse ordered us.  I guess I was expecting a more broad range of products.  We got around $300 in different fish foods and a handfull of water clarifying products.  I know we hav http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-61841/GoToTopic.html PetSourceMATT 2009-06-16 04:08:18.013 Events & PR Marketing Are we going to try and do it again? http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-240709/TopicID-31905/GoToTopic.html PetSourceMATT 2009-06-16 01:57:50.39 Events & PR Marketing I have been piecing details for this event together from different people, and I wondered if we might have an update posted so we can make sure all the info is correct such as planned dates, product needed (we have the two necessary purchased cases coming this week), etc http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-60900/GoToTopic.html PetSourceCHRIS 2009-06-15 03:55:37.11 Promotions & Opportunities (Monthly and Otherwise) Since some people have not received their Tetra Products yet from Jesse, it makes sense to begin the Tetra Sale on the first day of Summer - Sunday June 21st. It will run for 3 months until the First Day of Autumn. Basically the sale is 30% OFF all Tetra & Marineland products. Please let me http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-228968/TopicID-58218/GoToTopic.html PetSourceANN 2009-06-12 08:54:46.937 Product Discussion What do we do if we've already discontinued Nutro from our store??  Here in Lexington that's what I've done.  I no longer carry Nutro products on my shelf...I've made them a special order item only.  Nutro was never a food many people asked for here ...we've already switched all our n http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-227062/TopicID-58218/GoToTopic.html PetSourceERICA 2009-06-11 22:20:33.547 Product Discussion I am not sure if anyone was aware that Eagle Pack makes a product they have labled natural formula.  It is a lamb and rice based dog food.  I know it has corn and beet pulp and all sorts of other things we are not crazy about however it is a huge step up from the recall littered Nutro.&nbs http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-58218/GoToTopic.html PetSourceCHRIS 2009-06-11 08:12:21.08 Product Discussion Hey All,    We spoke with Iva today in Concord about the Nutro price increase. As you all know the price of Nutro is rising to a pricepoint that is in line with the higher quality foods (which is completely ridiculous - $60something dollars a bag!) After Sandi and I spoke with Iva abo http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-198948/TopicID-43965/GoToTopic.html PetSourceMATT 2009-06-03 22:12:05.22 Promotions & Opportunities (Monthly and Otherwise) I agree we should wait until after the end of the month.  Then we can use whatever is left as a sales tool. http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-198819/TopicID-43965/GoToTopic.html PetSourceSANDI 2009-06-03 21:38:32.75 Promotions & Opportunities (Monthly and Otherwise) [MARQUEE]Test...Test...Test...[/MARQUEE]if that worked, YaY meeeee! http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-198815/TopicID-43965/GoToTopic.html PetSourceSANDI 2009-06-03 21:36:53.407 Promotions & Opportunities (Monthly and Otherwise) I like that idea too. No offense to anyone, because I think this month's sales are awesome, but to also try to remember [I]another[/I] promo on top of all 4 would be a little crazy.Just my opinion!-Sandi http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-196152/TopicID-43965/GoToTopic.html PetSourceCHRIS 2009-06-03 04:17:44.94 Promotions & Opportunities (Monthly and Otherwise) I agree with this... It makes alot of sense. Maybe we should wait until July. This way if we have any left over we can re-ultilize them then and there is danger in running out. What soes everyone else think? http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-195245/TopicID-43965/GoToTopic.html PetSourceERICA 2009-06-02 22:32:09.69 Promotions & Opportunities (Monthly and Otherwise) What if we waited until July to start giving them away to people.  I have a feeling I will have left over bags at the end of June.   This way we would be sure everyone buying kurgo in June will get a bag and then we can use the extras as sales tools come July.  Just a thought and http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-50905/GoToTopic.html PetSourceMATT 2009-06-02 03:04:35.03 Product Discussion Just a heads up:  I think everyone got an email from Iva about this product line, but I gave this company the phone numbers for all the stores so they could talk directly with everyone.  I like the product line and I do want to bring it in, however I told the guy that I was not ready to do http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-191919/TopicID-43965/GoToTopic.html PetSourceCHRIS 2009-06-01 23:09:58.19 Promotions & Opportunities (Monthly and Otherwise) Oh! Also... I forgot to add... We are doing an unadvertised promo in regards to the Kurgo Bags... I spoke to everyone about this but wanted to get it on here just as a reminder.SPEND $125 on ANYTHING - Get the Kurgo/Lazy Dog Combo Bag/Treat free. (Even if they don't buy Kurgo or Lazy dog).Only use t http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-191815/TopicID-43965/GoToTopic.html PetSourceMATT 2009-06-01 22:27:00.017 Promotions & Opportunities (Monthly and Otherwise) Love the combo sign!  Looks great and is more apealling to see several things on sale. http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-191761/TopicID-43965/GoToTopic.html PetSourceCHRIS 2009-06-01 22:10:14.58 Promotions & Opportunities (Monthly and Otherwise) Hey All,   Here are links to all the final sale posters... As said in my email let me know if a 17" x 22" Poster will fit in your front window as we can make one big sale poster... We can also get some separate posters for the store to so they can be hung where the product is. I will get t http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-48701/GoToTopic.html PetSourceERICA 2009-05-30 04:03:52.657 Product Discussion I just got in my Bow Wow Collars and am a bit weary on pricing. Chris and I have been bouncing around ideas for ways to sell them.  One idea we had was to give a discount to the customer if they buy all three items from bow wow (the leash collar and toy)  If they only want to buy 2 it http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-176645/TopicID-47149/GoToTopic.html PetSourceMATT 2009-05-28 03:07:28.737 Product Discussion Nice Erica, great find! http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-47149/GoToTopic.html PetSourceERICA 2009-05-27 22:27:15.847 Product Discussion I have finally found a replacement for the Savvy Tabby bouncy balls for cats.  The best deal is from super dog It is a 4 pack made by coastal pet products rascals line.  The item number is 772601 and they are called c80055 knobby balls.  Royal carried a 2 pk for 5 cents less then thes http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-173673/TopicID-43379/GoToTopic.html PetSourceMATT 2009-05-27 06:56:12.393 Product Discussion I did also originaly hear this from another companies rep, however, I followed up and confirmed with Superdog, PFX and Nutro.  As Erica said, although no one will say any definate numbers, Nutro has said that it will be a range of increases but they did not give a range or even a definate date. http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-172888/TopicID-43379/GoToTopic.html PetSourceERICA 2009-05-27 02:26:54.063 Product Discussion I heard the begining of June.  I heard a range for the increase the highest being a 16% increase (granted this was a rep from another company.)  but even a 10% increase would be huge. Erica http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-172854/TopicID-43744/GoToTopic.html PetSourceSANDI 2009-05-27 02:16:49.347 Product Discussion Ya know, I think the date and time is off on this forum. Annie, it says that you posted that on 5/22/09 at 1:50pm... which makes no sense because that would mean that Rebecca came into your store on Thursday the 21st... but when Rebecca was here on Tuesday the 19th, she said she had just came from L http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-172841/TopicID-43379/GoToTopic.html PetSourceSANDI 2009-05-27 02:12:42.393 Product Discussion Did they say *when* that would go into effect? We should start warning customers now, that way we might be able to get them off Nutro before it goes up!!-Sandi http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-162828/TopicID-31905/GoToTopic.html PetSourceMATT 2009-05-23 22:29:47.783 Events & PR Marketing Any progress or news on this.  I really need to clear some stuff out of here. http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-162781/TopicID-43965/GoToTopic.html PetSourceMATT 2009-05-23 21:56:27.063 Promotions & Opportunities (Monthly and Otherwise) We've already got everything we need for all of this here in Stow.  Did Marlboro get the supplements as well?  I think that a $100 sale would be fine for the free bag, we may get a couple of those a day, and as long as we do the "while supplies last" it will be fine.  I dont expe http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-43965/GoToTopic.html PetSourceCHRIS 2009-05-23 11:49:13.08 Promotions & Opportunities (Monthly and Otherwise) Hey All,   Maria from PPI should have dropped of the Free Darford Biscuits... These are to sub for the Eagle Pack sale until month's end (if you are out of Holistix). Since we will have extra left over I told Maria that we could promote one of her foods with the remainder of the Darford Tr http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-43744/GoToTopic.html PetSourceANN 2009-05-23 03:50:14.36 Product Discussion Rebecca from PFX came into my store yesterday with a rep from Green Dog Naturals.  They have three types of supplements...Skin and Coat, Whole Dog Daily, and Healthy Motion.  Nicole and I looked at all the items and it's a really great line.  The Skin and Coat has Omega's 3, 6 and 9 w http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-159025/TopicID-43379/GoToTopic.html PetSourceMATT 2009-05-22 21:13:16.91 Product Discussion P.S. I dont know who else has heard about a probable (and substantial) price increase on most if not all Nutro products.  I confirmed this with Superdog and PFX however they wont tell me how much.  The amount I initially heard was to the tune of as much as 14%!  This would put the dog http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-43379/GoToTopic.html PetSourceMATT 2009-05-22 20:59:58.58 Product Discussion There is another recall on Nutro products.  So far this time it is only cat food, being some natural choice and some max cat.  Here is the link to the FDA page for the recall:  http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/nutro05_09.htmlOne more reason to try and get rid of this stuff. http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-42734/GoToTopic.html PetSourceMATT 2009-05-22 02:08:13.033 Product Discussion I wanted to share this item with everyone in case you have not seen them.  I just ordered a ton of them becuase they are such a good price.The Bavo! Bully Bites are basically the left over pieces of the regular bully sticks that get cut off.  The majority of them are equivelant to a 6" bul http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-153582/TopicID-38292/GoToTopic.html PetSourceMATT 2009-05-21 06:58:39.267 Promotions & Opportunities (Monthly and Otherwise) I have the file, I will forward it to you all on Thursday morning.  I would still touch base with Lynn, because she needs to do the paperwork that will get us the $5 back from each stores co-op dollars. http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-153046/TopicID-38292/GoToTopic.html PetSourceCHRIS 2009-05-21 03:48:49.72 Promotions & Opportunities (Monthly and Otherwise) The bags will be billed through Marlborough so it is important we all count what we get and communicate it to Erica.   Also remember not to order any Innova Adult Large (normal) Bites 30# bags for your regular orders. :) http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-153027/TopicID-38292/GoToTopic.html PetSourceCHRIS 2009-05-21 03:43:19.72 Promotions & Opportunities (Monthly and Otherwise) [POSTED ON MESSSAGE BOARDS]Erica, Sandi & Annie,The 65 Bag Pallett has been ordered. 20 Bags will ship to Lexington on Monday. 25 Bags will ship to Concord on Tuesday. 20 Bags will ship to Marlborough on Tuesday.As soon as they come in we will begin selling the bags at $10.00 off next week.Th http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-152048/TopicID-39291/GoToTopic.html PetSourceERICA 2009-05-20 21:11:14.143 Promotions & Opportunities (Monthly and Otherwise) I just have one question for this would it be for dog and cat or just dog?  Because I have a lot of customers that feed the cat food. http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-152042/TopicID-39291/GoToTopic.html PetSourceSANDI 2009-05-20 21:07:45.097 Promotions & Opportunities (Monthly and Otherwise) The Prairie--in both Kibble and Frozen form--sell very well in Concord. We used to have Instinct Dog in 5lb and 13lb bags, but the 5lb took FOREVER to sell, and we were selling more of the 13lbers, so we've discontinued the 5lbers. (Same goes for the Instinct Cat--we have *one* customer who asks for http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-149225/TopicID-39291/GoToTopic.html PetSourceERICA 2009-05-19 23:03:29.69 Promotions & Opportunities (Monthly and Otherwise) I think this is a great idea I have a large group of customers that feed the food that would love this promo http://petsource.aimoo.com/ReplyID-148991/TopicID-28326/GoToTopic.html PetSourceMATT 2009-05-19 21:36:34.36 Product Discussion I asked Natura about the Cal Nat questions I had, and I got the answer I expected.  "it is 100% complete and balanced so it is perfectly fine to feed".  My problem is still this:  every food sold commercially is considered "complete and balanced" according to AFFCO standards