Astro Loyalty

Maximize Your Trade Show Success: Smart Strategies for Retailers at Global & Beyond Pet retailers, are you making the most of your trade show experience? Attending an event like?Global Pet Expo?isn’t just about walking the floor—it’s a powerful opportunity to strengthen your business, make smart purchasing decisions, and build lasting industry connections. In this exclusive?Astro Loyalty webinar, Candace D’Agnolo, CEO & Founder of?Pet Boss Nation?, will share expert strategies designed specifically for?pet retail business owners. Learn how to: ? Analyze your inventory to make strategic purchases ? Plan your show agenda to maximize time and ROI ? Engage with exhibitors in a way that benefits your bottom line ? Keep the momentum going after the show ends This session is?free for Astro retailers, but brand partners are welcome to join and see how we’re helping retailers navigate trade shows more effectively. ???Live today at 3PM EST!?Don’t miss it—register now! ?? https://lnkd.in/en8CDqrm

?? Turn Data Into Decisions with Astro Analytics ?? We’re serious about data – the kind that measures the success of your programs and helps you make informed decisions. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce Andrew Beamon, Astro’s new Business Intelligence Analyst and the driving force behind Astro Analytics. Think of Andrew and Astro Analytics as your brand’s very own AAA— he’s here to steer you in the right direction, keep you on the road to success, and provide the support you need when challenges arise. Andrew is here to deliver the KPIs and ROI insights our manufacturer partners need to see the full picture of their program performance. Whether it’s crunching the numbers or uncovering the truth behind your data, Andrew’s expertise will empower you to make the most of your investment. This is just the beginning of a series where we’ll showcase how Astro’s data-driven approach can elevate your programs to new heights.?Stay tuned for more! ????? Ready to hit the gas on your success? With Andrew, Astro, and Analytics by your side, you’ve got the ultimate co-pilot for navigating the independent pet sector. Welcome to the team, Andrew! ?? #AstroLoyalty #AstroAnalytics #DataDrivenDecisions #PetIndustry #BusinessIntelligence

? Cheers to an Incredible 2024 with Astro Loyalty! ? As we enter the new year, we’re thrilled to share some amazing milestones highlighting Astro Loyalty's impact on the pet industry. Our platform empowers brands to measure their marketing like never before—delivering real ROI on promotion spending and driving meaningful results. Here’s what we achieved together in 2024: Astro Offers ?? 400,000 new customers ?? $25M in new customer retention sales ?? $90M in total sales Astro Frequent Buyer ?? 2.3M new customers ?? $400M in new customer retention sales ?? $1.4B in total sales TOTAL IMPACT ?? 7M total active customers ?? 2.7M new customers ?? $425M in new customer retention sales ?? $1.5 Billion in total sales And here’s the kicker: 2024 total new customer acquisition ROI exceeded 60%—a metric we calculate using all costs (new and existing) but only factor in sales from new customers. That’s how we deliver true performance measurement. Astro Loyalty is more than a platform—it’s your partner in acquiring customers, driving retention, and proving the value of your promotions. ?? Ready to take your brand to the next level in 2025? Talk to us to learn more! Here’s to a successful year ahead. Wishing you and your team a Happy New Year! ?? #Astro2024 #AstroROI #PetIndustry #BrandsOnAstro

I had the extreme privilege and pleasure to sit down with Carly Patryluk and Sherry Redwine on their super fun podcast to talk about some of my most favorite things! What a BLAST! We chatted all things Indy Pet, Astro Loyalty, and some other cool stuff. Also a small bucket list item. For YEARS I have subscribed to Pet Product news. I used to get the paper copy on subscription and everyone knew not to touch it until I had a chance to open it. I'd earmark the pages and find all kinds of cool things. To have my name near it is.....wow. The 55th episode, well done Pet Shop Girls! And sponsored by one of my favorite Brands, Big Country Pet Co. These are a few of my favorite things! If you want to listen in, the link is below. If you want to connect with the amazing community that Carly and Sherry have built, you can do that here https://lnkd.in/gjaPBxgG If you are an Indy Pet Pro and want make a new years resolution to make some things in your business more efficient and get some time back to spend on the good stuff, the money making stuff, reach out to me, I have a solution for you! Meantime, happy listening. Merry Christmas and Cheers to a really great 2025!

The 'Pet Shop Girls' have done it again! And yes, we are partial to this particular episode for obvious reasons- the title being one of them ?? But y'all always deliver top-notch topics and insightful convos- we're thrilled to be a part of it! A huge thank you, Carly Patryluk and Sherry Redwine, for thinking of us and giving Stacey Bowie (Desnoyers) the opportunity to shine a giant spotlight on all the stuff we do, in fact, Offer ??

"You Bet Your Astro You Don't" ?? -- and this is why we love the Pet Shop Girls. A huge thank you to the Pet Shop Girls, Carly Patryluk and Sherry Redwine, for inviting Astro's reining queen, Stacey Bowie (Desnoyers), to be a guest on their podcast. She had an absolute blast blowing everyone's minds ?? ??

?? The Power of Black Friday and Small Business Saturday Continues! ?? This year’s Black Friday and Small Business Saturday wasn’t just about amazing deals but about creating lasting connections between brands, retailers, and pet owners. ?? During the weekend, nearly 45,000 pet owners discovered new brands, driving an impressive 3x growth in product discovery. ?? In only a few weeks, these customers have returned to purchase nearly $2 MILLION more of the brand's products they tried! ???? This success wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible brands partnered with Astro to create impactful promotions. Thank you for trusting us to help your programs succeed! A special shoutout to Astro Analytics, which empowers our vendor partners to uncover insights like these. Nowhere else can brands gain such clear visibility into how their programs drive trials and create repeat customers and long-term loyalty. Astro’s tools and the dedication of local pet shops continue redefining what’s possible in the pet retail space. Let’s keep building programs that bring in new customers and keep them returning for more!

?? Astro Black Friday & Small Business Saturday = A Huge Win for Our Brand Partners! ?? We want to extend a massive THANK YOU to all our brand partners who published Offers on Astro for this year’s Black Friday and Small Business Saturday weekend. Your participation made a tremendous impact! Here’s what your Offers helped achieve compared to an average Friday/Saturday weekend: ?? Fresh Treats, Fresh Brands: Nearly 45,000 pet owners tried something new, driving an impressive 3x growth! ?????? ?? Loyalty That Lasts: A 40% increase in customers joining new Frequent Buyer Programs ?? ?? Paws Up for Black Friday: Sales surged by 65% as pet owners flocked to amazing deals and stocked up on their favorites! ?? ?? These results demonstrate the power of Astro Offers in growing your customer base and introducing even more pet owners to your amazing products year after year. Together, we’re driving loyalty, supporting independent pet retailers, and making a lasting impact. Thank you for being part of this record-breaking event! Here’s to even greater success in the year ahead. #AstroOffers #ShopSmall #BrandLoyalty #AstroBlackFriday #SmallBusinessSaturday #AstroTakesBackBlackFriday

?? Black Friday & Small Business Saturday on Astro: A Game-Changer for Local Pet Retailers! ??? Last year, Astro Offers redefined success for our retailer members and brand partners. Compared to the average weekend, our retailers saw:? ? 5X Increase in retailer sales ???? ? 4X Increase in pet owners trying new products ????? ? 80% Increase in pet owners joining new Frequent Buyer programs ??? These results didn’t just happen—they were powered by Astro and the collective support of passionate pet brands, engaged pet shops, and loyal pet owners who chose to shop local. Every enrollment, purchase, and redemption through Astro during these major shopping days helped solidify lasting connections between pet parents, pet brands, and independent pet retailers.? ?? What does this mean for 2024???? Brand partners, it’s time to harness this momentum! Thanks to Astro, you have an incredible opportunity to grow your audience and track the 'Astro Analytics' behind your offers in real-time. From discovering new customers to increasing loyalty program adoption, the possibilities are endless.? Let’s make this year even bigger for our local pet community. Are you ready to shine this Black Friday and Small Business Saturday??? Remember, independently owned pet shops can participate in Astro Offers for free! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/er-ZnCr8 #ShopLocal #AstroLoyalty #BlackFriday #SmallBusinessSaturday #PetRetailSuccess?

Let's talk Black Friday / Small Business Saturday Astro Offers! ?? We have the Offers ??? the stats ?? the success stories ?? and the marketing tools ?? all in one place. It's our neighborhood pet neverending success story! https://lnkd.in/er-ZnCr8