5 most profitable dog treats for your store
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Dog treats are constantly growing in popularity as more owners prioritise what they are feeding their dog. Consumers are willing to spend money on high quality, natural treats that reward their dogs with health benefits and fabulous flavour.
For retailers, this means you have a fantastic opportunity to boost profit margins, whilst still strengthening customer loyalty and providing them with the best quality treats. We explore the most profitable treats for your store and how to maximise profitability. In this article:
- What makes a dog treat profitable?
- Top 5 recommended treats for profitability
- Maximising profitability with stock control & selection
- Finding a trusted supplier
What makes a dog treat profitable?
You may think profitability is just about margins. But what’s just as important is how well a product sells, whether customers continue to buy it and it’s long-term performance. Factors that affect profitability:
- Repeat purchases: if customers like the product, they’ll continue to buy it
- Long shelf life: Our treats are air dried to increase shelf life and prevent mould by removing the moisture
- Margin & mark-up: Margin will ultimately play a part, ensuring you can purchase products from suppliers and sell them at a fair price
- Customer value: Products that are perceived as affordable or good value for more premium products support with profitability
- Reliable suppliers: Ensuring you can get regular stock of your most profitable and popular items is essential.
Top 5 recommended treats for profitability
To help retailers and store owners, we’ve put together a small guide on 5 of our most profitable items which are perfect for you to stock! And these really do offer a great return, also being 100% natural dog treats, suitable for all dog breeds and sizes.
Furthermore, all our treats are available with trade discounts and bulk deals available. Once you’ve signed up for your trade account, you have exclusive discounts to stock your store with great treats at fair prices. Free next day delivery is also available with our minimum order quantity of £100 + VAT.
Hollow cow hooves
Our cow hooves are a long-time favourite among retailers and pet owners. They are long-lasting chews, supporting with joint care and dental health whilst also being low in fat. This makes them ideal for weight management and due to their long-lasting nature, they keep dogs stimulated easily.
Our hollow cow hooves are available in retail boxes starting from boxes of 20, to bulk boxes up to 50.
Beef paddywack
Beef paddywack is made from 100% beef tendon. It is low in calories and perfect for heavy chewers aged 4 months and over. Ideal for medium and large dog breeds, it’s also high in protein to support with muscle development and overall health.
Beef paddywack is an excellent choice with fantastic margin and value for your own customers. We have 6 packs of 120g available in our retail box, or 2kg bulk boxes available with our trade discounts.
Maxi roasted ribs
Maxi roasted ribs are slowly roasted for maximum flavour, packed full of vitamins and minerals. And yes, you guessed it, they have a fantastic price and profitability for retailers and store owners.
They also have a slightly higher perceived value due to their long-lasting nature and the weight of the rib, also making them ideal for medium and large dog breeds. Produced here in the UK and 100% natural, you can order a retail or bulk box of 20 online with our trade discounts.
Beef trachea
Beef trachea is another best seller and a fantastic for joint health, due to being rich in glucosamine and chondroitin. This means older dogs can also benefit, and it is ideal for those with arthritis.
Beef trachea is also high in protein, free from grain and gluten and long lasting, keeping your dog calm and mentally stimulated. Trachea is a very safe option for dogs made from the windpipe of a cow. Choose from a retail or bulk box of 20 and order with free next day delivery.
Buffalo ears
Whilst pigs' ears are one of our most popular products, buffalo ears also offer many dental and joint health benefits and offer fantastic margin for our trade customers. Available in small and large, you have a great variety for choosing treats which are suitable for all dog breed sizes.
They are also rich in omega-3 which supports dogs overall health, maintaining a healthy heart and a glossy coat. You can purchase bulk options of 10 or 20 ears for our large buffalo ears, up to 60 for small ears, or order ear pieces as a smaller treat for your dog.
Maximising profitability with stock control & selection
Once you’ve chosen the treats you want, maximising profitability doesn’t stop there. Stay on top of stock, always keeping best sellers in store before you run out. Although you may want to stick to what seems most profitable, having a wider selection of dog treats also means you can cater to more breeds, ages, allergies and owners, so keep a wide selection available.
Track which products sell where and if you need to make changes to lines that aren’t shifting. Whilst our delicious treats keep customers coming back for more, they also have a long shelf life, allowing you to plan for new lines on any treats that move a little slower.
Finding a trusted supplier
At T.Forrest, we have been supplying 100% natural dog treats since 1937. With free next day delivery available and a minimum order quantity of £100 + VAT, you can order online to breathe new life into your stock today.
For larger orders, please get in touch directly with our store and we can discuss your needs.