Press release: Packaged Facts Throughout much of 2020, the U.S. pet industry has been living up to its recession-resistant reputation, with pet food actually benefiting as a result of short-term pandemic-related buying and stockpiling. Given pet food’s essential nature, the future outlook is mostly positive as well, with a number of longer-term potential opportunities beginning […]
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Pet Care Members Support Retailers During Pandemic
“We’re all in this together,” has been a rallying cry we’ve heard the past few months as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact not only the health of our communities, but businesses as well. However, for the pet industry, the concept of working together to serve the customer and help pet businesses survive has never […] Read More →
Pet Age Congratulates 2020 ICON Award Recipients
The annual ICON Award honors those pet professionals who have demonstrated a long-term commitment to the sustained success and growth of the pet industry. With at least 20 years of experience working with some of the market’s top manufacturers, distributors, retailers, groomers, veterinarians and more, they all have one thing in common: the pet industry […] Read More →
Pet Week on Capitol Hill Celebrates Pandemic Pets
Press release: HABRI The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) virtually delivered the message that pets are good for our health and wellbeing through Pet Week on Capitol Hill. Pet Week featured conversations with pet care leaders and members of Congress about the importance of pet ownership in America and the scientific evidence that shows how […] Read More →
ElleVet Study on CBD, CBDA in Science Journal
Press release: ElleVet Sciences A groundbreaking research paper analyzing the results of ElleVet Sciences research study investigating the absorption of CBDA, and its role in the efficacy of their product on dogs, was published on September 4 by Frontiers in Veterinary Science. While CBDA, the acidic precursor to CBD, has been widely believed to have great […] Read More →
Garden of the Paws: A Personal Approach to Retail
Pet Age recently spoke with Blake Gipson, owner of Garden of the Paws in Colorado, to learn how he’s been able to flourish during these difficult times. What determined the style behind the layout design for Garden of the Paws? I wanted a “Colorado feel” with reclaimed wood accents and nice, wide aisles. I […] Read More →
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Pet Food Brands Deliver What Consumers Want
It’s well known that the pet food industry is considered recession resistant, and this year it has been challenged by the coronavirus pandemic. In its April 2020 forecast, Packaged Facts originally predicted 4% expected growth for pet food, but after an increase in pet acquisitions and a related sales of pet products during the COVID-19 […] Read More →
Pandemic Puppies: Be the Expert in Puppy Training
With more time at home, many people are adopting or purchasing young dogs and asking “when should I start training my puppy?” Service dog trainers and responsible breeders start working with puppies when they are just three days old. Programs such as Puppy Culture, Early Neurological Stimulation and AviDog outline age-appropriate exercises to complete with […] Read More →
STAR POWER: Bo Derek Returns to the Pet Industry
There’s only one Bo Derek, the actress who shot to superstardom in 1979 after appearing in 10, followed by Tarzan and Bolero in the 1980s. Thanks to memorable appearances on such TV talk shows as The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Late Night with David Letterman and the Arsenio Hall Show, in addition to being […] Read More →
