ADM purchases pet consumables manufacturer
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) announced it will acquire Crosswind Industries, a pet treat manufacturer. The transaction is anticipated to close in the coming weeks. Crossswind’s pet subsidiary, Crosswind […]
Read MoreMars acquires VCA for $7.7 billion
Mars expanded their footprint within the pet industry as they acquired VCA. For $7.7 billion, the global candy and snacks provider purchased the animal-hospital chain on Monday, Jan. 9. The […]
Read MoreKriser’s Natural Pet announces its 1st acquisition – Wylie Wagg for Pets
Kriser’s Natural Pet has acquired Wylie Wagg for Pets, company officials announced Oct. 17. This move marks the first acquisition by Kriser’s Natural Pet, which opened in 2006. Kriser’s currently […]
Read MoreTractor Supply announces acquisition of Petsense
Tractor Supply officials announced today the company has acquired Petsense, a 136-store pet specialty retailer headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. The transaction price was roughly $116 million, net of acquired estimated […]
Read MoreBentley’s Pet Stuff Acquires Moochie & Co. and Pet Food Zoom
Yesterday, Bentley’s Pet Stuff announced its most recent acquisitions, Moochie & Co. and Pet Food Zoom, furthering Bentley’s expansion plans. With these latest acquisitions, Bentley’s moves into the Ohio, Indiana […]
Read MoreProtein for Pets renamed to The Naked Dog
Protein for Pets recently re-named their pet specialty company to The Naked Dog this past week. While the company has experienced recent brand changes, with 14 locations across Southern California, […]
Read MorePet Valu and Pet Supermarket announce merger
Pet Valu and Pet Supermarket announced that they have merged, creating the third largest pet specialty retailer and the largest small format, neighborhood, pet specialty retailer in North America. […]
Read More2016 Interzoo saw uptick in international presence
The 2016 Interzoo hosted 39,000 trade visitors from more than 90 countries, a 5 percent increase from the last show, during the 3-day event held in late May. More than […]
Read MorePet Insight’s Q&A with Tuffy’s Pet Foods
Pet Insight spoke with Tuffy’s Pet Foods to discuss how premium foods offer solutions to address pets’ skin and coat, allergies and digestion. Tuffy’s noted knowledgeable retailers are key when […]
Read MoreInterview with Fritz Goodnow – Rush Direct
Pet Insight spoke with Fritz Goodnow, Chief Operating Officer and VP of Sales for Rush Direct, about how the company differentiates from competitors, the biggest challenges facing the overall […]
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