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Five Q’s with Chris Rowland, CEO of Pet Supplies Plus
Q What has been your focus since joining Pet Supplies Plus in 2012 and becoming CEO of the company in 2014? A The majority of our energy has been spent on laying a solid foundation for growth, which is built on three pillars: a culture of engagement with the neighbors; a fun, quirky store environment; […]
Ware Pet Products: 25 Years of Innovation
Ware Pet Products (formerly Ware Manufacturing, Inc.) is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. As he marks the milestone, John Gerstenberger, VP of Product Development and Sourcing for Ware, spoke to Pet Age about several trends and topics, including his company’s newest products and developments. Q Why do you feel the backyard/urban farmer trend has […]
Cat Products: From Drawing Boards to Retailer Shelves
Convenience is an important part of the modern day customer’s shopping experience and, of course, that goes for pet owners as well. Whether it’s a new toy, dental chew or bag of cat litter, shoppers would like to walk into a store, find the appropriate aisle and voila: the product they need is right there […]
Treatibles: A CBD Trailblazer
Pet Age recently spoke with Treatibles founder Julianna Carella to discuss her company and the popularity of wellness-focused CBD pet products. What inspired you to create Treatibles in 2013, when there was no official CBD category in the pet industry? Treatibles was born out of necessity and a desire to keep pets safe. We started […]
A Q&A with Ark Naturals President and CEO Michael Stoeckle
What attracted Azalea Capital to invest in Ark Naturals in November? First and foremost, the reputation of Ark Naturals in the industry is stellar. The product offerings and formulations are superior in quality and clearly make a significant difference in the lives of pets. The partnership with Azalea Capital will provide the resources for us […]
Pet Zone is Building an Aquascaping Community
Aquascaping is growing in popularity, and Roger Ma, owner of Pet Zone Tropical Fish, caught on to that. In fact, he opened a second location dedicated to the hobby. After opening your first location in 2007, why did you choose to open a second store in 2016? San Diego County is vast, and we had […]
Pura Naturals Pet: Honestly Labeled
Pet Age recently spoke with Beth Sommers, president of Pura Naturals Pet, to learn more about the products and find out what strategies the company has in place for 2018. Q Are your products appropriate for animals that suffer from allergies? A Because our products are USDA-Certified Organic and made in the USA, we know—and […]
A Q&A with Tickners, Inc. President Dan Tickner
Q: After starting out as a retail store, when and why did Tickners also become a wholesale distributor of pet food and supplies? A: My grandfather started our business in 1953 as a feed and farm supply store. My father joined the business as a young teenager and grew up in the store where he is still […]
Soldan’s Pet Supplies is Ahead of the Curve
Pet Age recently spoke with Nikki Soldan and Jade Mills, business development manager and store manager, respectively, for Soldan’s Pet Supplies in West Lansing, Michigan. Q: What sets your store apart from your competitors? A: We are a third generation, family-owned full line pet supply store. We stand eight stores tall, and about 90 employees […]
All About Jones Naturals: A Q&A with CEO Michelle Higdon
Q What did you see in Jones Naturals that made you want to be a part of the company’s future? A There were three key things I saw in Jones that made me want to be a part of the company’s future: 1.The Jones commitment to quality, natural products made with all USA-sourced ingredients, which […]
General Pet Supply Tips on Selling Food and Treats
According to John Gibbons, president at A GPS For Pet Businesses, “every week over 20 million U.S. households buy food and/or treats for their pet children.” Manufacturers and retailers must keep up with that demand, making and stocking enough food and treats so that each of those 20+ million households finds the products they’re looking […]
Vee Enterprises: Decades of Fun with Cat Toys
Pet Age recently met with Lorie Viner, founder and president of Vee Enterprises, to learn more about the manufacturer of interactive cat toys. Q What was your inspiration for starting Vee Enterprises in 1988? A In 1988, Max, our family cat, became an indoor cat with endless amounts of energy. He would run wild throughout […]
