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Bridging the Gap
Pet Age recently touched base with David Hanono, owner of T-Rex Products, to talk about how the company got its start and what’s helped it remain successful for 20 years. Q Can you tell me about the story behind how you started T-Rex? A It all started with product ideas my business partner and I […]
Keeping it Simple
Pet Age recently spoke with Paul Armstrong, president and co-founder of earthbath, which manufactures an all-natural line of pet grooming products. Q Can you tell me about the origin of earthbath? A Several like-minded friends in San Francisco created three shampoos and a conditioner in the late 1980s. I had invented an item applicable to […]
Working Together
Pet Age’s Alexandra Wepner spoke with Bill Rebozo, co-founder of three new apps called Babelbark, BizBark and BabelVet, designed for pet owners, businesses and veterinarians, respectively. Unveiled at SuperZoo in August 2016, the apps integrate and optimize pet services to the benefit of consumers, retailers and vets. Q: How was the idea behind BizBark, BabelBark […]
Embracing Change
Pet Age recently spoke with Bridget Richlen, director of sales and marketing at Exclusively Pet, the maker of dog cookies and other treats for even the most finicky dog. Q Tell us about the history of Exclusively Pet. A Exclusively Pet started in 1994, and was born out of a natural partnership. Bob Merar, president […]
Bird’s Eye View
Pet Age’s Alexandra Wepner spoke with Terry Gao of Caitec about the company’s start as an importer of bird cages to its current position as a major player in the bird category in addition to its dog, small animal and aquatics product lines. Q How did Caitec get its start in 1992? A As a […]
Beautiful Bowls
Pet Age’s Alexandra Wepner spoke with Platinum Pets President Kate Jones about the company’s signature style and extensive catalog. Q How did Platinum Pets get its start? A Platinum Pets started with a simple desire to create a bowl for pets that looked better than anything we could find in the market. The powder coating […]
Ninety and Counting
Pet Age’s Alexandra Wepner spoke with Tara Whitehead on MidWest Homes for Pets’ long journey to the pet industry and how retailers can use online resources to their advantage. Q Your website says you’ve been in business for over 90 years—that’s a long time! Tell us more about your history. A Mid-West Metal Products Co. […]
Cut and Sew
Pet Age’s Alexandra Wepner spoke with Leather Brothers Co-Owner Steve Schrekenhofer about the company’s upcoming 40th anniversary and his experience as a business owner over several decades in the pet industry. Alexandra Wepner: Tell us about the history of Leather Brothers. Steve Schrekenhofer: Our grandfather, Michael Schrekenhofer, came over from Germany and was a shoe […]
Tried and True but Also New
Pet Age’s Alexandra Wepner spoke with Larry Cobb, CEO of The Company of Animals, U.S. Subsidiary, about the company’s history and expansion. Alexandra Wepner: What is the history of The Company of Animals? Larry Cobb: In 1979, Dr. Roger Mugford founded The Company of Animals, a brand which he invented and developed a range of […]
Animal Supply Company 2016 West Area Buying Show
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Sustainability Programs Can Go Wrong
By Caitlyn Bolton In the last five years, the pet industry has seen an incredible rise in the number of companies who promote eco-friendly products. In the hard goods category, the primary trend is to source recycled PET (plastic bottles) for stuffing, and cut and sew products such as toys or beds. In the consumables […]
Stitches and Squeaks
Pet Age’s Nicole Gifford spoke with vice president and designer of ZippyPaws Jennifer Cao about the company’s creative vision, youthful product line, and mission to get pet owners bonding with their dogs through play. Nicole Gifford: How and why did you start ZippyPaws? Jennifer Cao: The idea for ZippyPaws was conceived in 2011 when I […]
