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Analyzing Retail Sales for February, March
The current health crisis, with its stay at home restrictions, has resulted in many business closures and generally disrupted the U.S. retail marketplace. As consumer spending behavior evolves, Pet Business Professor John Gibbons, president of A GPS for Pet Businesses, regularly tracks the changes and migration between channels with data provided by the U.S. Census […]
Stocking Stores for Puppies and Kittens
No matter if they label themselves “pet parents” or use the term “fur babies” to describe their companion animals, the owners of dogs and cats play maternal and paternal roles when raising newborn pets. Proper feeding, teaching and nurturing are among their regular responsibilities and obligations. Those efforts by owners not only contribute to having […]
Global Pet Expo: A World of Its Own
It gets bigger every time—and it’s a big deal for all entities involved. When Global Pet Expo rolls into Orlando, Florida, for three days each year, the Orlando County Convention Center teems with buyers, manufacturers and exhibiting companies from around the world as they participate in “the pet industry’s largest annual trade show featuring the […]
Five Qs: Pet King Brands’ Pamela Bosco
Pamela Bosco is the president of Pet King Brands, which is based in Westmont, Illinois. Q: How is the current pet industry different from the one that existed when you created ZYMOX in 1999? A: The pet industry is vastly different now than it was in 1999, especially in the areas of technology, consumer demands […]
Paws to the Grindstone
Workplaces can be delicate environments, each one with its own distinct set of written policies and unspoken rules regarding acceptable decorum. Some matters are no-doubt-about-it serious (the fine line between appropriate and inappropriate language), while other issues lean more toward the silly (that mystery colleague who puts fragrant lunch remains in the garbage can near […]
A Family Affair
Pet Age recently caught up with Erik Senders, founder of Mika & Sammy’s, to learn how the small, family-owned company from Pennsylvania has created a niche for itself in the highly competitive dog treat sector. Q What is the story behind Mika & Sammy’s? A The story begins before we were in the business—actually, before […]
The Crystal Ball Says Another Stellar Year
The U.S. pet industry saw pet spending at $72.56 billion in 2018, according to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), with this number being an increase of 4.4 percent over 2017’s $69.51 billion. And APPA estimates pet spending will reach $75.38 billion in 2019, a growth of another 3.9 percent. Can the industry expect another […]
Senior Solutions: Support for Older Pets
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month, and it serves as an annual reminder that plenty of older cats, dogs and other animals await at shelters and rescue centers across America for a permanent home. Keeping senior pets healthy and active around the home, however, matters every month. In order to help maintain pets’ quality […]
Understanding Hemp and CBD Products
There’s great potential in the years ahead for retailers to make a lot of green selling pet products that use the leafy hemp plant as a main ingredient. A 2018 report from New Frontier Data predicted that sales of industrial hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) treats and supplements for animals could reach $125 million by 2022. Two […]
Treats Brands Find Their Niche
Whether intended for a cat, dog or other pet, today’s animal treats share a lot of common ground. Plenty emphasize on their labels that the products are single ingredient, organic and/or freeze-dried. And many are proud to note they’re crafted, produced, sourced or made in the USA. Nevertheless, no two treats for a particular pet […]
Merrick — Dogs Are in Charge
At Merrick, dogs benefit from foods with wholesome ingredients.
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