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Mar 15, 2024

WPA Reports GROOM’D 2024 Set New Attendance Records, Announces Grooming Competition Winners

GROOM’D, the grooming-focused conference and trade show for the pet care community, recently concluded its 2024 gathering, drawing nearly 4,000 industry professionals to the Georgia International Conference Center from March 8 to 10 in College Park, Georgia. This year’s event saw a notable 15 percent increase in attendance compared to 2023, attracting nearly 4,000 pet […]

Mar 14, 2024

Pet Resort Hospitality Group Appoints Jason Duffy as New CEO

The board of directors of Pet Resort Hospitality Group (PRHG), a leader in the pet services industry, recently announced the appointment of Jason Duffy as chief executive officer. Duffy comes to PRHG as an experienced operating executive with broad multi-site consumer services and pet resort leadership experience. Before joining PRHG, Duffy was the VP of […]

Mar 13, 2024

Pet Wellness Leader Phil Bramel Joins NaturVet as Chief Commercial Officer

NaturVet, the 30-year pioneer and present-day innovator of the pet health and wellness industry, is pleased to announce Phil Bramel as its new chief commercial officer (CCO). Bramel brings a wealth of retail and sales expertise to the NaturVet family, with an illustrious 36-year career in various leadership roles within the pet health and wellness sector […]

Mar 13, 2024

Ron Coughlin Steps Down as Petco CEO, Mike Mohan Named Interim CEO

Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. has announced the company’s board of directors has appointed R. Michael Mohan to serve as interim chief executive officer, effective immediately. Ron Coughlin has stepped down as Petco’s chief executive officer, chairman and member of the board of directors. He will serve as an advisor to the board to […]

Mar 12, 2024

Royal Canin North America Names Greg McDaniels to Senior Director Role

Greg McDaniels has been promoted to senior director of national accounts in the Pet Specialty, Retail and Omnichannel Business Unit at Royal Canin North America, a division of Mars, Incorporated. McDaniels, who joined Royal Canin in 2015, brings experience from both specialty retail and veterinary sectors. His leadership style, influenced by his parents’ example of […]

Mar 12, 2024

Company of Animals Announces Dr. Roger Mugford Retirement, Appointment of Daughter as CEO

After 44 years at the helm of the Company of Animals (COA), founder and CEO Dr. Roger Mugford is passing the torch to his daughter Dr. Emily Mugford, who has been unanimously appointed by the COA board as the company’s new chief executive officer. In a heartfelt message to COA staff, Roger Mugford expressed gratitude […]

Mar 1, 2024

A Raw Alternative: The Butcher’s Pup is Betting on Sous-Vide Meals for Dogs

With companion dogs being elevated to furry members of the family, pet parents are only happy to offer their pets premium nutrition. Enter sous-vide meals, which are gently cooked meals using a method that won’t denature the nutrients in the meal. Pet Age recently spoke with Michael Leone of The Butcher’s Pup, to learn more […]

Mar 1, 2024

Five Questions: Meet W.F. Young CEO & President Jaime McKinley

Last year, W.F. Young, parent company of Absorbine and The Missing Link and other animal health brands, appointed Jaime McKinley to chief executive officer (CEO), in addition to her position as president, which is a role that she has held since 2021. During her executive role at the company, McKinley has led five acquisitions, two […]

Feb 27, 2024

Pawsitively Transformative: Take Advantage of Global Pet Expo’s Collaborative Environment

For over 10 years, Open Farm has found a second home at the Global Pet Expo, a spectacular event that transcends the label of an industry conference. This annual gathering stands as a testament to the vibrancy of the global pet community, where industry leaders from around the world convene to collectively shape the future […]

Feb 1, 2024

Absorbency is Key: WizSmart Takes Pride in Producing a Better Pee Pad for Pets

Founded in Brazil in 2007, Petix created a zero-waste manufacturing model to produce incredibly absorbent, premium pee pads made from repurposed baby diapers normally disposed by leading companies for minor defects, saving half a billion diapers from landfills annually. In 2017, Petix started its U.S. brand, WizSmart, to bring its earth-friendly product to market and […]

Feb 1, 2024

Five Questions: Meet Nate Thomas, Co-Founder & CEO of BSM Partners

Nate Thomas, CEO and co-founder of BSM Partners, has 30 years of experience in the pet industry. BSM is the leading full-service pet industry research and consulting firm, supporting hundreds of like-minded clients that are committed to improving the lives of pets. Under Nate’s leadership, this purpose-driven company has undertaken several initiatives to help support […]

Jan 1, 2024

Laura Jones, President of Jones Natural Chews: A Family Tradition of US Dog Treats

The Jones Natural Chews history can be traced back 16 decades. Each new Jones generation was trained in meat cutting and passed down the family tradition. The best cuts of meat also produced the best bones and naturally baked dog chews. The first baked dog chews were marketed to the public in 1987, with the […]