{"@attributes":{"version":"2.0"},"channel":{"title":"FieldStack | FieldNotes Blog","link":"https:\/\/www.fieldstack.com\/blog","description":"FieldStack's FieldNotes Blog explores the latest in retail trends, unified commerce, and AI-powered retail technology.","language":"en","pubDate":"Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:30:39 GMT","item":[{"title":"The 5 Biggest Trends and Takeaways We Saw at Global Pet Expo 2026","link":"https:\/\/www.fieldstack.com\/blog\/the-5-biggest-trends-and-takeaways-we-saw-at-global-pet-expo-2026","description":"
\n \"PetStack <\/a> \n<\/div> \n

Global Pet Expo 2026<\/span><\/u><\/a> gave us a clear view into where pet retail is heading. After spending time walking the floor, talking with retailers, and seeing which booths stayed consistently packed, a few patterns stood out.<\/span><\/p>","category":["Retail Technology Trends","Pet Retail","Retail Innovation","Indie Pet Store Software"],"pubDate":"Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:32:56 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/www.fieldstack.com\/blog\/the-5-biggest-trends-and-takeaways-we-saw-at-global-pet-expo-2026"},{"title":"6 Ways Pet Stores Can Execute eCommerce (And How It Drives More Local Sales)","link":"https:\/\/www.fieldstack.com\/blog\/6-ways-pet-stores-can-execute-ecommerce-and-how-it-drives-more-local-sales","description":"

\n \"Pet <\/a> \n<\/div> \n

A customer searches for a specific dog food brand, finds it in stock at a nearby store, places the order in seconds, and picks it up that afternoon.<\/span><\/p>","category":["Pet Retail Management Software","Retail Strategy","Pet Retail","eCommerce Platform","eCommerce Teams","Indie Pet Store Software"],"pubDate":"Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:39:15 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/www.fieldstack.com\/blog\/6-ways-pet-stores-can-execute-ecommerce-and-how-it-drives-more-local-sales"},{"title":"Demand Forecasting for Retail: What It Is and How to Do It Right","link":"https:\/\/www.fieldstack.com\/blog\/demand-forecasting-for-retail-what-it-is-and-how-to-do-it-right","description":"

\n \"Retail <\/a> \n<\/div> \n

Inventory is often the <\/span>single biggest asset on a specialty retailer\u2019s balance sheet<\/span>. Get forecasting wrong, and you\u2019re either sitting on dead stock burning cash or out of stock, losing sales you may never recover. The margin between a healthy retail operation and a struggling one often comes down to <\/span>inventory turns<\/span> \u2014 and that\u2019s where <\/span>demand forecasting<\/span> comes in.<\/span><\/span><\/p>","category":["Inventory Management","Real-Time Inventory","Retail Strategy","Retail Management Software","Retail Operations","Demand Forecasting"],"pubDate":"Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:57:15 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/www.fieldstack.com\/blog\/demand-forecasting-for-retail-what-it-is-and-how-to-do-it-right"},{"title":"Top Pet Industry Trade Shows and Events to Attend in 2026","link":"https:\/\/www.fieldstack.com\/blog\/top-pet-industry-trade-shows-and-events-to-attend-in-2026","description":"

\n \"Global <\/a> \n<\/div> \n

Trade shows give pet retailers a chance to see what\u2019s next for the industry \u2014 from new products and emerging brands to fresh ideas for merchandising and store operations. They\u2019re also a great place to meet suppliers face-to-face, connect with other retailers, and explore modern retail platforms that bring things like POS, inventory, loyalty, and other store operations together in one system.<\/span><\/p>","category":["Pet Store POS","Pet Retail Management Software","Retail Technology Trends","Business Owners","Indie Pet Store Software"],"pubDate":"Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:19:26 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/www.fieldstack.com\/blog\/top-pet-industry-trade-shows-and-events-to-attend-in-2026"},{"title":"How to Choose the Best Retail POS System for Your Business","link":"https:\/\/www.fieldstack.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-retail-pos-system-for-your-business","description":"

\n \"Retail <\/a> \n<\/div> \n

If you\u2019re researching how to choose the best retail POS system, you\u2019re probably already feeling the pressure. Your current system might be limiting visibility, creating inventory headaches, or making growth harder than it should be.<\/span><\/p>","category":["Retail Technology Trends","POS System","Retail Strategy","Retail Management Software","Retail Operations","Multi-Store Retail"],"pubDate":"Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:58:06 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/www.fieldstack.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-retail-pos-system-for-your-business"},{"title":"How Independent Pet Retailers Can Compete with Online Giants Like Chewy","link":"https:\/\/www.fieldstack.com\/blog\/how-independent-pet-retailers-can-compete-with-online-giants-like-chewy","description":"

\n \"Indie <\/a> \n<\/div> \n

Pet retail giants have deep pockets. They invest heavily in advertising, fast shipping, and subscription programs that make reordering effortless. But when you\u2019re running an independent pet business, how are you supposed to compete with that kind of scale?<\/span><\/p>","category":["Pet Store POS","Pet Retail Management Software","Retail Strategy","Pet Retail","Indie Pet Store Software"],"pubDate":"Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:46:00 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/www.fieldstack.com\/blog\/how-independent-pet-retailers-can-compete-with-online-giants-like-chewy"},{"title":"What Is an Inventory Cycle Count? Benefits & Best Practices","link":"https:\/\/www.fieldstack.com\/blog\/what-is-an-inventory-cycle-count-benefits-best-practices","description":"

\n \"Warehouse <\/a> \n<\/div> \n

Ever walked into the stockroom and had a feeling the numbers were off? You\u2019re not alone. It happens more than most retailers like to admit.<\/span><\/p>","category":["Inventory Management","Real-Time Inventory","Retail Strategy","Retail Management Software","Multi-Store Retail"],"pubDate":"Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:49:27 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/www.fieldstack.com\/blog\/what-is-an-inventory-cycle-count-benefits-best-practices"},{"title":"Penny Rounding on Cash Transactions: How FieldStack Makes It Easy","link":"https:\/\/www.fieldstack.com\/blog\/penny-rounding-on-cash-transactions-how-fieldstack-makes-it-easy","description":"

\n \"How <\/a> \n<\/div> \n

The penny elimination raised a lot of questions for retailers: How should rounding be applied? Where should it live in the transaction? And how do you implement it without affecting pricing or reporting?<\/span><\/p>","category":["Retail Technology Trends","POS System","Business Owners","Retail Innovation","Retail Executives","Retail Operations"],"pubDate":"Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:06:40 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/www.fieldstack.com\/blog\/penny-rounding-on-cash-transactions-how-fieldstack-makes-it-easy"},{"title":"How to Increase Sales in Retail: 10 Strategies for Omnichannel Growth","link":"https:\/\/www.fieldstack.com\/blog\/how-to-increase-sales-in-retail-10-strategies-for-omnichannel-growth","description":"

\n \"How <\/a> \n<\/div> \n

Retail has changed a lot over the past five years. Shoppers constantly move between browsing online, visiting stores, checking their phones for options, and deciding whether to pick up items or have them delivered. Every part of that journey matters, and even small friction points can quietly cost sales. That\u2019s why it\u2019s crucial for retailers to think about sales as one connected experience.<\/span>
<\/span>
<\/span>Here are ten strategies we\u2019ve seen work well for retailers, whether in physical stores or online, to create a more unified shopping experience.<\/span><\/p>","category":["Inventory Management","Unified Commerce","Real-Time Inventory","Retail Technology Trends","Retail Strategy","Business Intelligence","Retail Innovation"],"pubDate":"Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:32:32 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/www.fieldstack.com\/blog\/how-to-increase-sales-in-retail-10-strategies-for-omnichannel-growth"},{"title":"4 Pet Store Inventory Management Questions Every Owner Should Ask","link":"https:\/\/www.fieldstack.com\/blog\/4-pet-store-inventory-management-questions-every-owner-should-ask","description":"

\n \"Pet <\/a> \n<\/div> \n

Running a pet store is rewarding. But let\u2019s be honest, it\u2019s not always easy. One day, your shelves look full and tidy, and the next, a customer asks for a product you didn\u2019t know was out of stock. Keeping inventory balanced, making sure customers find what they want, all while avoiding waste, can feel like an impossible juggling act.<\/span><\/p>","category":["Inventory Management","Pet Store POS","Pet Retail Management Software","Pet Retail","Demand Forecasting","Indie Pet Store Software"],"pubDate":"Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:42:58 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/www.fieldstack.com\/blog\/4-pet-store-inventory-management-questions-every-owner-should-ask"}]}}