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The Cat’s Meow: Today’s Brands Give Feline Family Members Something to ‘Meow’ About
Like all pets today, cats are being recognized as valued members of our human families. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that cat parents are seeking products that can help enhance their feline’s life. That’s why it’s not unusual for customers to tell retailers, “I want the best for my cat.” It’s through research […]
Pet Brands Examine Sustainability, Reduce Environmental Impact
Every action we take affects the health of our planet. From the products that humans use to the products made for our pets, production processes and consumption methods are impacting the planet, and not in a favorable way. As awareness of the harm spreads, pet parents are seeking brands that align with their views. Pet […]
Pet CBD Overcomes Regulatory Hurdles to Ride Health, Wellness Wave
Forecasted to reach $1.71 billion in sales by 2030, the pet CBD supplement and treat market is rapidly expanding, despite recent pummeling from FDA regulatory uncertainty. According to Grand View Research, the pet CPD business is expected to produce $248.3 million in sales in 2023 and then continue increasing at a 31.8 percent CAGR (compound […]
Consumers Seek Solution-Focused Pet Snacks With Functional Ingredients
In today’s world, pet parents have a wide array of treat options to choose from, as natural chews and yak cheese are in the same segment as biscuits and jerky treats. With pet parents spending more one-on-one time with their companion animals, people are spoiling their them with snacks for just being their beloved fur […]
Best in Show: These Manufacturers are Sure to Turn Heads at Global 2023
Global Pet Expo, presented by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA), is the pet industry’s premier event featuring the newest, most innovative pet products on the market. Taking place March 22 to 24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, the show is open to independent retailers, distributors, mass-market [&hellip[...]
Health & Wellness: Grooming Products Deliver Clean, Smooth Results
According to a January 2023 report from Th e Insight Partners, the global pet grooming products market is set to grow to $28.21 billion by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3 percent from 2021 to 2028. This market growth can be linked to an increase in pet adoption, growing demand for […]
Making a Splash: Pet Brands Discuss Today’s Toy Trends to Watch
In the toy industry, the days of simple and repetitive designs made from environmentally harmful materials are long gone. Since there is no federal standard in place to regulate the manufacturing of toys, pet owners are responsible for researching before buying. Now, more companies are understanding the demand for quality toy products that are free […]
Consumer Loyalty: Brands Cite Factors in Gaining Pet Parent Trust
When it comes to business, you must gain your customers’ trust if you want your pet brand to prosper. That’s simply common sense. After all, a vast majority of consumers rate a pet brand’s trustworthiness as being an important factor in their purchasing decisions. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that losing the trust […]
Badlands Ranch: Katherine Heigl’s Pet Brand With a Cause
Katherine Heigl has come a long way since being a child model, starting her career with Wilhelmina Models before turning her attention to acting, making her film debut in That Night when she was just 11 years old. Since then, she’s starred in some of the most popular movies and television shows during her decades-long […]
Nurture a Dog’s Inner Beast With These Fun, Fashionable Accessories
Accessories are a unique category within the pet industry. The range of products allows for owners to express their personal style and their dog’s personality — whether it be through bowls, leashes, collars, harnesses, toys or clothing — while also fostering the human-animal bond. Humanization remains a dominating trend in the pet space, as people […]
Best of the Best: Pet Age Introduces 2022 Power 50 List
As we close out 2022, the pet care industry continues to experience a great deal of change. Manufacturers, distributors and retailers struggle to overcome the effects of an ongoing war, a lingering pandemic and supply chain disruptions in what seems to be a tumultuous decade. Inflation, too, is impacting pet products with prices taking enormous […]
Pet Age Honors 2022 Best Places to Work in the Pet Industry
Over the course of the past two-plus years, workers have reevaluated their lives, and many are quitting to find more rewarding jobs, taking career sabbaticals or starting their own businesses. They’re no longer tolerating bad bosses, inequities, burnout and lack of purpose and meaning at work. They are demanding to be supported and seen by their […]
