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Fi Smart Collar Adds to Leadership Team, Names New CCO, VP of Product
Fi, the smart dog company that builds cutting-edge technology to elevate the relationship between dog parents and their dogs, recently announced the addition of two senior executive roles, bringing the company’s leadership team to completion, and accelerating its Q4 and 2024 initiatives. These strategic hires will further propel Fi and smart collar innovation to the […]
Sustainability’s No Longer Optional: Consumers Demand Verified ESG Performance
According to a recent comprehensive trend report from PlanetFWD, sustainable brand claims and performance will be a ‘must have’ for retailers. Why? Numerous studies agree that upwards of 93 percent of retailer emissions come from “System 3” sources embedded mostly in the supply chains of brands they carry. Thus, no surprise in Amazon’s recently released […]
Pet Industry M&As: What’s Changed in 2023, What Hasn’t
There has been a noticeable slowdown in pet M&A activity over the last year, primarily due to the combination of interest rate hikes and concern about a recession. Given their dependence on leverage and loan availability, private equity activity dropped significantly in 2023. PE firms have reported to us that while their deal flow has […]
Let’s Go Shopping! David Frei Reports What’s Trending With Dog Parents
I have nearly 10,000 Facebook friends and followers, some of whom are professional dog people, while others are very knowledgeable and experienced hobbyists. I knew that I had the potential for a lot of great responses when I posted the following request on Facebook: “Give me one product that is in your kennel/home for your […]
Ukraine Pride: COLLAR Company Overcomes Hurdles, Focuses on Serving Pets
Dogs from every corner of the globe have been one of the top customers for COLLAR Company, the Ukraine-based pet product manufacturer that was launched in December 1995. Yuriy Sinitsa, the company’s founder and CEO, describes how his company has been able to serve dog parents and their canine companions in his country as well […]
SynergyLabs, Maker of Veterinary Formula and Dental Fresh, Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Press release: SynergyLabs SynergyLabs has a new reason to celebrate. The leading manufacturer of animal health and veterinary care products, which recently earned a spot on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list for the seventh consecutive year, is proud to announce its 30th anniversary will kick off on October 6. To commemorate three decades of unwavering commitment […]
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Continues Growth With Signing of 300th Store
Press release: Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, the leading pet grooming franchise in the United States, recently announced it has widened its portfolio as it enters two new states and inks its 300th location. In just one year, the brand has rapidly increased its presence, elevating its footprint from 17 […]
MyFamily Debuts in Milan Centrale Station, Expands Pet Brand Identity
Press release: MyFamily MyFamily, an Italian company specialized in the pet accessories sector, expands its chain of single-brand stores choosing Milan as its next destination. Thanks to the agreement with Grandi Stazioni Retail, the nerve center of the city, the Milano Centrale station was the location for the September 22 opening that saw the debut […]
Bug Bite Thing Partners With NFL Veteran Logan Ryan to Tackle Tick Problem
Press release: Bug Bite Thing Bug Bite Thing is kicking off the football season by partnering with two-time Super Bowl champion, animal advocate and Ryan Animal Rescue Foundation (RARF) president and founder Logan Ryan to raise awareness about tick safety. The partnership will benefit thousands of shelter dogs by instructing people on the proper method for tick removal, […]
Mars Partners With Katie Couric, Commits $100K to Cover Cat, Dog Adoption Fees
Press release: Mars, Inc. In celebration of 15 years of finding deserving shelter pets furever homes, Mars will host its biggest-ever Annual Mars Pet Adoption Weekend, starting Friday, September 29 through Sunday, October 1. Mars and its family of Petcare brands including ROYAL CANIN and Camp Bow Wow, will cover up to a maximum of $100,000 in cat and dog adoption fees at partner […[...]
Corbion Launches AlgaPrime DHA P3 Omega-3 Ingredient for Pet Food Industry
Press release: Corbion Corbion, the global market leader in algae-based feed ingredients, announced today the launch of its new AlgaPrime DHA P3, a high-performance omega-3 ingredient enabling pet food manufacturers to enhance the nutritional profile of their products and boost DHA levels reducing dependency on marine-based resources and positively impacting their carbon footprint. Produced via [&[...]
K9 Resorts Taps Consumer Brand Veteran as New Chief Operating Officer
Press release: K9 Resorts K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel recently announced the addition of Patti Carr to serve as chief operating officer. With more than 30 years’ experience in franchise operations leadership for national consumer brands, Carr brings deep expertise and ability in high-growth operations and strengthening brand presence. “We are thrilled to welcome Patti […]
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