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Americans Are Gaga Over Pets — but Ownership Varies Among Different Demographic Groups
Whether Persians or papillons, pets are members of the family to nearly nine out of 10 pet owners in the United States (88 percent). However, this view is slightly more common among women than men (93 percent versus 84 percent). It's also more common among dog owners than cat owners (93 percent versus 89 percent), according to a recent poll by market research firm Harris Interactive (Rochester, N.Y.)...  PIDA Is Launching Pet Store Pro Training Program
The Pet Industry Distributors Association (Bel Air, Md.) will launch Pet Store Pro, a new Web-based training resource for independent pet retailers, at Global Pet Expo, Feb. 14-16 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego... Farm Bill Amendment Would Ban Puppy Imports
The Senate in December approved an amendment tacked onto the voluminous Farm Bill that would prohibit foreign imports of dogs younger than 6 months of age for resale... National Commission Recommends 15 Steps to Improve Pet Food Safety
To enhance product safety and quality, the Pet Food Institute (Washington) should expand efforts to educate its members about ingredient procurement and pet food manufacturers should re-evaluate their sampling and testing protocols... A New Agreement Defines FDA's Role in Approving Feed Ingredients
The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine in November announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Association of American Feed Control Officials Inc. allowing the FDA to formally recognize AAFCO's list of feed ingredients. The memorandum also defines the role the FDA can play in determining the suitability of feed ingredients offered for addition to the list... U.S. and China Reach Accord to Assure Pet Food Safety
The United States and China in December signed an agreement increasing American authority concerning the safety of food—including pet food, treats and feed—imported from China... Cat Writers' Association Honors Top Cat Writers
Dozens of writers whose works appeared in newspapers, magazines, newsletters, books and non-print media picked up awards in the annual writing competition held by the Cat Writers' Association (Foster City, Calif.)... Most American Consumers Prefer Products Made in the USA
Four out of five Americans aged 18 or older (79 percent) believe products made in the United States are safer than products made in other countries, and 76 percent believe American-made products represent better quality, according to a survey by the Consumer Practice Group of Worldcom Public Relations Group (New York), a network of independently owned public relations counseling firms... Stores Take Steps to Reduce Manager Turnover
Retailers in all channels are doing more—from reducing work hours to offering performance-based bonuses, employee discount programs and 401(k) plans—to try to reduce turnover among store managers, according to a study by retail executive recruiting firm Career Management (East Brunswick, N.J.)... Retailers Move From Malls to Main Street
Although shopping centers continue to house the majority of retail stores in the United States, retailers are slowly moving back to Main Street to diversify their storefronts, according a study by the National Retail Federation (Washington)... Nearly 20,000 Attend CIPS '07
Nearly 20,000 professional visitors from more than 60 countries and regions—including 2,300 buyers from overseas—attended the 11th China International Pet Show, the largest aquarium and pet supplies expo in Asia, held Nov. 15-18 at the China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex in Guangzhou, China... Gold Crest Open House Attracts 300+ Retailers
More than 300 retailers from 32 states and Canada flocked to Gold Crest Distributing L.L.C.'s warehouse in Mexico, Mo., on Oct. 17-18 for the company's annual open house and trade show... Pet Boutique Show Debuts in February 2008
The Showroom, a new trade show catering to retailers of mid- to high-end pet boutique products, will debut Feb. 21-22 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles... Party Celebrates Move to Baltimore for Backer's Pet Industry Spring Trade Show
H.H. Backer Associates Inc. (Chicago) will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Pet Industry Spring Trade Show as well as the show's move to Baltimore with a “Taste of Baltimore” party on Saturday, May 17...
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