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Puppy Power
It’s well known that pets bring a special joy to human life. In particular, a puppy sighting has a way of stopping whatever activity is going on at the moment. And if you’ve had your family dog since it was a puppy, you’re sure to remember that puppy’s first day in your home like it […]
Bet on Wet Food
Wet food accounts for 20 percent of pet food sales in the US, according to a webinar hosted by GfK earlier this year. That represents roughly $4.8 billion of the $24 billion US pet food market. A small segment, to be sure, but a powerful and growing one. Dog owners tend to purchase wet food […]
Ever Popular Plush
Plush dog toys are always financially rewarding sales for retailers. Consequently, competition remains fierce among manufacturers to stay on top of trends and bring new products to market. “Knotties remain consumer favorites,” said Allure Pet Products co-founder Julie Krauss, whose company will be adding new characters to their HuggleHounds line. “Consumers are bombarded every day […]
Changes to the Hi-Tech Market
According to a recent report produced by the market research firm IDTechEx, the wearable tech market for pets is set to be a $2.6 billion industry by 2019. And this in turn is part of the bigger human wearable tech picture, which the same report predicts will be over $150 billion by 2026. One person […]
Thinking Outside the Bag
Dealing with waste is one of the least favorite but most important tasks for any dog owner. Whether it’s addressing accidents in the house, cleaning up the yard or stopping problematic behaviors, waste products are needed by all dog owners. Diversify your product mix and capitalize on cross-merchandizing to maximize these sales. Poop products cross […]
Who’s a Good Boy?
There is a wonderful arsenal of training tools for dogs that deal with a variety of issues, whether it’s simply learning to walk on a leash or how to remain calm in certain situations. Leashes and Harnesses The Company of Animals, creators of the original Halti head collar, recently announced their new Halti walking range. […]
Get the Grain Out
As dog owners shift their own eating habits because of prevailing trends, they are scrutinizing their pets’ diets more than ever before. “There are a few motivating factors in choosing grain-free options,” said Bette Shubert, Bravo Pet Food’s co-founder and senior vice president of sales, new product development and education. “The primary one is pet […]
Something to Chew On
Nearly every dog owner—91 percent, according to the 2015-16 APPA National Pet Owners Survey—purchases dog toys annually. The need for toys continues throughout a dog’s entire life, from durable chew toys that last through the puppy stage to chews that provide dental benefits as the dog ages. Three Things According to Andrea Fleer, PetSafe’s senior […]
Better than Best
The purchase of food remains the biggest expenditure item for dog owners. And, in fact, according to the 2015-2016 APPA National Pet Owners’ Survey, premium dog food continues to be the type of food most purchased. Innovation in this category remains unparalleled across the industry as a whole, making it important for pet specialty retailers […]
Better than Best
The purchase of food remains the biggest expenditure item for dog owners. And, in fact, according to the 2015-2016 APPA National Pet Owners’ Survey, premium dog food continues to be the type of food most purchased. Innovation in this category remains unparalleled across the industry as a whole, making it important for pet specialty retailers […]
Fancy Feeders
New trends in dog bowls, watering systems and feeders keep food and water fresh.
