Recent Articles from Glenn Polyn
Portland Pet Food Founder Named to WPO’s 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies
The Women Presidents Organization (WPO) recently announced the businesses recognized on the annual 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies ranking, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase. Companies in the health and wellness industries lead this year’s list, alongside firms specializing in security, technology, staffing, human capital management and professional services. Katie McCarron, founder of Po[...]
Pet King Brands Appoints Robert E. Devlin as Director of Veterinary Services
Pet King Brands, the pioneering leader of veterinarian-recommended enzymatic pet health products including ZYMOX Dermatology and Oratene Brushless Oral Care, recently announced Robert E. Devlin, DVM, MBA as the director of veterinary services. Devlin enters the role with a thorough understanding of the animal health market and a strong business development background with both a Doctor of Veter[...]
CULT Food Science Subsidiary Further Foods Partners with Pawmates Dog Owner App
CULT Food Science Corp., a disruptive food technology platform pioneering the commercialization of lab grown meat and cellular agriculture to reshape the global food industry, recently announced its subsidiary Further Foods Inc. has entered into a strategic partnership with Pawmates. Pawmates is a dynamic app designed to connect dog lovers and their pets with essential […]
Two National Publications Recognize Tractor Supply for Excellence in Customer Service
Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has been recognized by two national publications for excellence in customer service. USA Today named the company one of America’s Customer Service Champions. Tractor Supply was also featured on Forbes’ 2024 Customer Experience All-Stars list, an annual index of the brands that leave consumers most […]
Pet Specialty Retailer Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Expands Pawprint with First Indiana Store
Woof Gang Bakery, the leading specialty retailer of pet food, pet supplies, and professional pet grooming, recently announced the grand opening of its first store in Indiana, located in the vibrant community of Carmel. This milestone marks another significant expansion for the brand, which continues to establish its presence across North America. The Carmel store, […]
Fresh Step, Kat Dennings Step Up to Help Shelter Cats Ahead of The Garfield Movie Release
In celebration of the upcoming Columbia Pictures/Alcon Entertainment’s The Garfield Movie, Fresh Step has teamed up with actress and animal advocate Kat Dennings to help shelter cats. The famous adopted feline is the face of a limited-edition Fresh Step box benefiting Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of […]
Remy’s Kitchen Partners with Generation Pet to Expand Distribution to Mid-Atlantic and Northeast
Remy’s Kitchen, a family-owned manufacturer of premium, freeze-dried pet treats and meal mixers recently announced it has partnered with Generation Pet, a family-owned distribution company providing high-quality, all-natural pet products to independent retailers. “We are excited to partner with Generation Pet to bring Remy’s Kitchen to customers in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast! Gen Pet’s[...]
K9 Resorts Pet Boarding Franchise Partners with Father-Son Duo to Bring Locations to CO, FL
K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel, multi-award-winning luxury boarding and dog daycare franchise brand, has announced a multi-unit signed agreement across two states, bringing five new resorts to Denver, Colorado and two to the greater Clearwater area in Florida over the next five years. With these locations, K9 Resorts continues to capitalize on its national growth potential through franchise par[...]
Hill’s Partners with Actress Cecily Strong, PetSmart Charities to Encourage Senior Pet Adoption
Pet parents may fear their pets’ aging — because “growing old” is associated with slowing down and losing some of the spirit and vibrancy that makes them special. That’s why Hill’s Pet Nutrition recently announced it is teaming up with actress and senior pet owner Cecily Strong to shine the spotlight on aging pets to show how, […]
LIX Co-Founder Graduates with Master’s Degree in Medical Cannabis Science & Therapeutics
Pet wellness company LIX recently announced that its co-founder, Kirstan Sanders, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first individual within the pet industry to graduate with a master’s degree in medical cannabis science and therapeutics from the esteemed University of Maryland. This groundbreaking achievement underscores her commitment to advancing education within the cannabi[...]
Human-Grade Dog Food Brand Ollie, Van Leeuwen Partner to Launch Ice Cream for Pups
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the Brooklyn-born and nationally beloved ice cream brand known for its made-from-scratch dairy and vegan ice cream, has teamed up with fresh, human-grade dog food brand Ollie to launch its first-ever ice cream for dogs. The new offering is available at Van Leeuwen scoop shops across the country, as well as at most Petco locations nationally and online at the Petc[...]
Canine Adventure Gear Brand BAYDOG Announces Distribution Partnership with Frontier Distributing
The Chesapeake Bay Dog Company, maker of the BAYDOG brand of canine adventure gear, recently announced it has entered into a distribution partnership with Michigan-based Frontier Distributing. BAYDOG retail partners in Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Western West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania are now able to order BAYDOG through their Frontier representative. “I couldn’t be more [&helli[...]