Martha Stewart has done it all. The founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is best known for turning her passion for everyday living – crafting, cooking, gardening, entertaining and decorating – into a business empire that has made her a household name around the world. She’s never been one to follow the traditional paths with […]
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Premium Nutrition, Species-Specific Diets Drive Pet Food Sales
It’s no secret the pet industry is thriving despite the global pandemic, having reached a milestone in 2020 by exceeding $100 billion in U.S. sales. In the beginning of 2020, panic buying sent people running to the stores to stock up on food and supplies for themselves, as well as their pets. Barren shelves and […] Read More →
Treasured Pet Treats: Quality, Innovations Attract Consumer Attention
Treats are terrific. They enhance the human-animal bond and enable pet parents to express their love for their beloved dog, cat, critter, bird. Every pet has a treat that gets it excited with anticipation at just the thought of devouring the delicious snack. For retailers, treats are typically the No. 2 category – behind food […] Read More →
SuperZoo Trade Show Returns to Vegas After 1-Year Hiatus
In 1950, pet supply manufacturers and wholesalers met for the first Animal Crackers Inc. trade show put on by the World Pet Association (WPA). Fast forward 70 years and the show is still thriving, but has had some location and name changes. Most notable was in 2000, on the show’s 50th anniversary, when the name […] Read More →
Dog Dad: Ziggy Marley on Responsible Pet Products
Born in Jamaica in 1968, Ziggy Marley is the son of reggae icon Bob Marley and Rita Marley. The 53-year-old musician is an eight-time Grammy Award winner and a Daytime Emmy Award recipient who has used his success to champion a variety of political and philanthropic causes. He served as a goodwill youth ambassador for […] Read More →
Supplements, CBD Pet Products Gain Boost from COVID-19
The recently released 2021-2022 APPA National Pet Owners Survey, which was conducted by The Engine Group and included a total of 9.206 responses from pet owners across the United States, reports that 70 percent of U.S. households own a pet, which is up from 67 percent reported in its previous survey. While the forecast is […] Read More →
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SuperZoo 2021: What Attendees Can Expect at This Year’s Show
John Gibbons, the Pet Business Professor and president of A GPS for Pet Businesses, has just released his report on SuperZoo 2021, which takes place August 16 to 19 in Las Vegas. SuperZoo 2021 is only three weeks away. It has been 18 months since the last in-person pet trade show, which was Global Pet Expo 2020, and two […] Read More →
Gift-Giving Ideas to Inspire Retailers, Drive Holiday Revenue
It’s never too early to prepare for the holiday season. The “most wonderful time of the year” was not so wonderful last year as COVID-19 cancelled Halloween and made the holidays a virtual event. Nonetheless, gift giving is a way to connect with family and friends, including our furry loved ones. The holiday season starts […] Read More →
Pet Food Manufacturers Pursue Advances in Nutrition, Sustainability
The past 12 months have been a roller-coaster ride for the pet food industry. The COVID pandemic was in full swing last summer, having a massive impact on pet food ingredients, production and transportation. A COVID-related change in safety worker protocols, as well as missing workers due to illness or quarantining, challenged manufacturers to meet […] Read More →
