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A Q&A with Southeast Pet’s CEO Greg Judge
Q How would you describe your love for pets? A I grew up on my family’s small working farm, where my daily chores included taking care of chickens, Tennessee walking horses, a pony, pigeons and Tippy, our family collie. Throughout my life, I’ve always had at least one pet in the house, and over the years, that has included tropical fish, hamsters, one […]
‘Fresh is Better’: GAMMA2’s Airtight Storage Products
Pet Age recently caught up with Jamaica Winship, vice president of business development for GAMMA2, to learn more about the company’s airtight storage containers. Q Can you define the GAMMA2 product line and what sets your company apart from the competition? A GAMMA2 is primarily known for three product families: the Vittles Vault, the Skamper-Ramp and the GAMMA Seal Lid. Our first prod[...]
Aquarium Zen: An Aquascaping Specialist
Pet Age recently spoke with Steven Waldron, owner of Aquarium Zen, an aquatics store in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in aquascaping, to learn what’s led to it becoming popular with area fishkeepers. Q: Who or what inspired you to open Aquarium Zen? A: I had been working as a technician in fish genetics labs for around 15 years and found myself getting burned […]
Better Together: A Note From WPA’s Dave Williams
BY DAVE WILLIAMS, VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES, WORLD PET ASSOCIATION SuperZoo returns to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, focused firmly on the partnerships and relationships that truly make the pet industry “Better Together,” a theme that runs through this year’s show. I’ve worked in the pet industry for 44 years for manufacturers, […]
A Q&A With WellPet CEO Camelle Kent
Q: Your company purchased Sojos earlier this year. How does Sojos fit into WellPet’s philosophy? A: Ward and Maggie Johnson had a very similar mission when they founded Sojos to our WellPet ethos: a goal of transforming the lives of pets by providing the very best natural nutrition. The Sojos team measures success by the […]
Healthy Options at the Dog’s Meow Pet Store
Pet Age spoke with Alexis Butler, matriarch of the mother-daughter team behind Dog’s Meow, a pet store in Salt Lake City, Utah, that specializes in all-natural foods. Q: What would you consider your biggest key to having remained successful since you opened your store in 1996? A: Our knowledgeable staff, our product mix and family […]
Holistically Healthy
Pet Age recently spoke with Brad Gruber, president and COO of Health Extension, who discussed the company’s current strategies that help it remain successful in today’s competitive market. Q: What is the history of your company, and how has it played a role in Health Extension’s relationship with independent retailers? A: Our roots began with […]
Making Pet Food Better
BY CATHLEEN ENRIGHT, PHD. Dear U.S. pet food and treat maker. Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) enforcement and compliance is under way. Are you ready? Food safety is serious business and your customers—pet owners around the country—expect the products they feed their pets to be safe and nutritious. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) […]
A Focus on Food
Pet Age met up with Gordon Kriebel, owner of Perk Valley Pet Eatery in Trappe, Pennsylvania, to learn how pet nutrition and customer relationships have enabled him to remain successful within his community. Q: When did you first open Perk Valley Pet Eatery, and what inspired you to do so? A: We opened our store, originally […]
Ziwi Unleashed: New Look is Just the Beginning
Pet Age spoke with Ziwi’s Mary Helen Horn, general manager of sales and marketing, North America division, about what makes her company’s pet food different from other brands on the market. Q Tell us about Ziwi’s origin. A Ziwi was founded in 2004 by a New Zealand couple, Peter and Kimberly Mitchell. Combining 20 years […]
Woof Gang Bakery: Providing a Personal Touch
Pet Age had the chance to meet with Lisa Aho, owner of a Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, franchise of Woof Gang Bakery, to discuss why her store has been such a success. Q What can you tell us about the history of Woof Gang Bakery? What inspired you to open your own pet store? A […]
Quality Customer Service
Pet Age spoke with Brad and Gina Ringlien, co-owners of The Pet Pad of Cary, North Carolina, to discuss their success in today’s ultra-competitive world. Q Can you tell us the history of how and why you started The Pet Pad? A (Brad) The Pet Pad is a brother-sister partnership. Gina has always had a […]
