For Stores
Formerly known as the World Wide Pet Industry Association, this is an absolute must for pet stores. Check out their home page and you will see the value of this resource. The WPA enables quality interaction between product suppliers and pet owners which creates happier pets, and a more productive pet industry.
The cost for membership is $50 per store per year (up to a max of $750 if you have a number of locations). It is without question the most cost effective and beneficial site for the industry that you will find. To learn more, go to their site, and click on Member's Benefits .
Membership Application (on-line version)
Membership Application (printed version).
NexPet is one of the finest organizations of its kind, and it is highly encouraged that you join. The vast amount of information NexPet provides regarding staff training is worth the price of membership alone. This includes on line testing and care sheets for every type of pet.
NexPet is a pet store association that helps independent pet store retailers be more profitable. Usually called a "co-op", the company offers many financial benefits to its members. Current members of this pet store association include over 500 of the largest and most successful independent pet stores in 48 states throughout the United States.
NexPet helps its members successfully compete with large chains by combining their buying power and sharing best practices. Financial benefits for members of this pet store association include: Rebates on major pet supply lines purchased through distributors; discounts on products bought direct; and big savings on services like credit card processing, medical insurance, and store equipment. Members also enjoy hundreds of professional marketing programs and easy ways to share ideas and strategies with other pet retailers. NexPet is the only national pet store association in the designed for independent pet store retailers in the USA.