Treats n' Toy

Any time of year is right for this gift! Treats n' Toy contains 3 large Peanut Butter Bears, 1.5 ounces of Nibbles, and a logo-ed Tuff Ball.

It is all packaged in a hand made reusable pine crate. A Tuff ball is a tennis ball made just for dogs. It is non abrasive and uses soy ink. Like our cookies, it is the best you can buy for your dog! Large cookies, small cookies and a toy! What more could a dog want?

“Think about the treat and chew category: low price points, high margins, repeat business and great packaging that offers unique merchandising opportunities. And while the tighening grip of the recession may force many pet owners to buy less expensive food than they otherwise might, they can still buy high-quality, high-value treats without breaking the budget. Indeed, for many retail operators, treats and chews might merit a second look to determine weather the allocation of space ought to be increased…..
And then there is the love. Just as our beloved canine companions want to please, pet owners also want to give back. A quick pass along the treats, for many customers, is a satisfying cap to a long day at work when they come home to be greeted by their best friend…..
Treats and chews also demand less shelf space. That means a retailer can generate volume sales at levels few other product categories can and at the all-important repeat business frequency……
By thier very nature, treats and chews generate repeat business, don’t miss out. In addition to keep impulse buying at a healthy level, keep a selection on the counter.”

North Woods Animal Treats helps remind your customers with some great POS materials. We ship each new order with some powerful shelf talkers that draw attention to the fact that your store offers a great treat for their dog, and the customer will remember – “Don’t Forget Your Dog!”.

Specialty treats sell well because consumers continue to search out high quality, safe and healthful products that contain natural and human grade ingredients, according to a report issued by Packaged Facts, a division of MarketResearch.com.

The shaped North Woods treats take care of both these areas. They have a pop/wow factor and they are high quality, human grade safe ingredients.

David Lummis, Senior pet market analyst for Packaged Facts sayes, “While people are cutting back, treats are a little more of an affordable indulgence. You still want to pamper you pet with premium treats.“

“I received your nibbles yesterday…They were great!! I taste-tested them on my Maltese she adored them. Well i am going to see how they go at the store and I definitely would like to work with you again.“

– Kaitlin

Shouldn’t you have some North Woods Animal Treats in your store for your customers?

North Woods is the perfect addition, or start, to your store's treat line. Our shapes are fun, our ingredients are the absolute best, and dogs just love them! You will love them too, as they add to your bottom line.

"We love the product and appreciate your quick service!"
- Tracey, Vermont Country Deli, Brattleboro, VT

While the pet business overall has seen increases of between 5 and 7% per year, and double-digit growth last year despite economic trends, Paul Cooke, vice president and director of trade and industry development for Nestle Purina Pt Care in St. Louis, MO., says, "This picture gets even better when you look at natural pet food sales, which are increasing at a double-digit rate in the natural channel. Overall grocery sales are up 4 to 5%, but natural and organic are up 14%." Natural and organic pet food sales have seen solid double-digit growth for several years.

Cooke says "over 2/3rds of domestic consumers own a pet, and the emotional connection to that pet drives their pet food purchases. They want their pet to be as healthy as the rest of the family."

Everyone seems to agree that the natural pet product market has a rosy future- good economy or bad. For humans and for pets, focusing on natural products just makes sense. "Food is the baseline of your health", Phil Brown, DVM, senior vice president of research and development for Nutri-Vet in Idaho, notes. "If you take better care of yourself, you are going to be healthier. And the same goes for your animals. You can pay now to feed healthy natural products, and you're not going to pay later for taking care of disease."

North Woods Animal Treats can help produce your double digit growth, while providing pets with the best available all natural ingredients!

Many pet owners are willing to sacrifice luxuries during the tough economic climate in order to provide for the needs of their canine companions, according to a survey released by the American Kennel Club.

The AKC polled more than 1,000 people on its website, (www.akc.org) for a one week period from November to December asking participants questions about what they would give up or cut back on for their dogs.

The survey found that more than 96 percent of those polled would forgo gourmet coffee to save money for thier dogs’ expenses. Ninety-seven percent said they would give up massages or spa treatments in order to afford a veterinarian bill, and nearly 79 percent said they would cancel a teeth-whitening appointment so Fido could have his annual teeth cleaning.

The survey also found that 69 percent of the respondents said they would cut back on gifts for their friends or extended family before skimping on gifts for their dogs. Nearly 9 percent said they would scale back on gifts for their spouse before cutting back on gifts for their dogs.

81 percent of respondents said they purchase gifts for their dogs during the holidays. 69 percent spend up to $50.00; 24 percent spend $50.00 to $100.00; 3% percent spend more than $150.00. 59% percent expected to spend the same amount on gifts for their dogs as they did last year.

- Pam Danziger, author of “Shopping: Why we love it and how retailers can create the ultimate customer experience”.

North Woods Animal Treats fills this bill perfectly!
All the products are excellent quality, displayed in an upscale and unique way, and are consumable, i.e. the customer can buy them again and again!