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Hollywood Feed Continues Arkansas Expansion, Opens New Pet Store in Hot Springs
After recently announcing its new Conway location, Hollywood Feed today announced the site of the next store in its Arkansas expansion: 3802 Central Avenue in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The healthy and holistic pet food and supply retailer’s new location will be approximately 5,750 square feet and will offer professional grooming services, two self-service dog washes, […]
Bloomberg Intelligence Study: Global Pet Economy to Grow to $500 billion in Revenue by 2030
The global pet industry will expand by more than 45 percent over the next six years, surpassing $500 billion by 2030, according to a new report from Bloomberg Intelligence (BI). The surge will be driven by increasing pet ownership, particularly in emerging markets like China, robust sales in pet food, strong growth of health and […]
Checking in on Chews: Natural Body Part Treats Bring Excitement to Dogs, Pet Retailers
Chewing is a natural canine instinct that relieves the pain of teething, exercises jaw muscles, and cleans teeth. Chewing is also great for beating doggy boredom and can help a canine companion release energy and relieve anxiety or frustration by giving them something enjoyable to focus on. There are many kinds of chews on the market, making it an especially exciting sector […]
Influencer Culture: Examining the Value of Social Media Pet Celebrities
The popularity of pet influencers on Instagram and TikTok, to name just a few social media platforms, reflects the recent and growing importance of the pet industry. These companion animals captivate audiences with their endearing antics and irresistible personalities, turning them into #InstaFamous celebrities. But what impact do these adorable influencers have on the pet […]
What Motivates Cat Parents? Finding Cat Opportunities in a Dog-Focused Pet Market
Cat owners are aware of the discrepancies between dog-focused and cat-focused offerings, and the time is ripe for marketers and retailers to embrace felines as the next big thing in the pet market. As the second largest component of the U.S. pet industry by animal type, cats are a $40+ billion market — representing approximately […]
Pet Retail Veteran, Canopy Capital Partners Announce Acquisition of Pet Palette Distribution
Pet Palette Distribution, a leading national wholesale distributor of high-quality pet products for the independent pet retailer community, has announced that its business assets have been acquired by industry veteran Chris Miller and Canopy Capital Partners (CCP), a Tampa-based private equity firm. This acquisition represents a significant milestone for Pet Palette and marks the launch […]
Mid America Pet Food Introduces CPG Veteran Jeff Caswell as New CEO
Mid America Pet Food, parent company and manufacturer of premium pet food brands including VICTOR Super Premium Pet Food, recently announced it has appointed Jeff Caswell as its new CEO. The company’s interim CEO, Mark Schiller, will transition to the company’s board of directors. A seasoned consumer-packaged goods CEO, Caswell has extensive experience building world […]
30-Year Retail Industry Veteran Named Petco Chief Executive Officer, Joins Board of Directors
Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. has announced that the company’s board of directors has appointed Joel D. Anderson to serve as chief executive officer (CEO), effective July 29. In addition, Anderson has been elected to serve on the company’s board of directors. “Joel is an inspirational leader and a highly experienced retail CEO,” said Glenn […]
FDA: Viva Raw Issues Voluntary Recall of Dog, Cat Food Due to Listeria Monocytogenes Health Risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently reported that Viva Raw LLC, Hillsborough, NC is voluntarily recalling dog and cat foods, including the Viva Turkey for Dogs Ground, Viva Turkey for Dogs Chunked, Viva Turkey for Cats, Viva Pure Turkey and Viva Beef & Turkey for Puppies all manufactured under Lot 21244 because […]
Vitakraft Sun Seed Expands Recall of Sun Seed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food Due to Health Risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reported that Vitakraft Sun Seed Inc. of Weston, Ohio, is expanding its previous voluntary recall to include the following lots of Sun Seed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food and Vitakraft Vita Smart Hedgehog Food because these products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals […]
American Pride: 12 ‘Made in the USA’ Pet Brands to Keep on Your Radar
The shelves in pet stores have always been colorful, but it’s likely that customers are now seeing more red, white and blue this month. More than a trend, the “Made in the U.S.A.” phenomenon is not new to the industry, with many tracing its birth back to the melamine recalls of 2007. While the “Made in […]
Alkalinity: Get a Better Understanding of Proper pH Levels for Pets
Most people do not understand what alkalinity is and what it does for the body. So, let’s start with the definition of pH? The pH scale measures whether there is more hydronium or hydroxide in a solution. In other words, it tells us how “basic” (alkaline) or acidic the solution is. A lower pH means […]
