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How Independent Pet Retailers Can Compete with Online Giants Like Chewy

How Independent Pet Retailers Can Compete with Online Giants Like Chewy

Posted by FieldStack, February 19, 2026
Pet retail giants have deep pockets. They invest heavily in advertising, fast shipping, and subscription programs that make reordering effortless. But when you’re running an independent pet business, how are you supposed to compete with that kind of scale?

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