Craig O’Keefe is Spunky Pup’s Senior Vice President
On May 11, Spunky Pup announced it had hired pet industry veteran Craig O’Keefe as its Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing with the intention of expanding its product […]
Read MoreBoss Pet Products acquires PetEdge
On May 1, Boss Pet Products announced they acquired the assets of PetEdge, a manufacturer of wholesale pet grooming tools and discount pet products. Financial terms were not disclosed. “This […]
Read MoreChuck & Don’s acquires Pet Outfitters
Early in April Chuck & Don’s announced they had joined forces with Pet Outfitters to expand into the Denver market. Pet Outfitters was welcomed into the Chuck & Don’s’ family […]
Read MoreIndependent Pet Partners acquire two pet chains
Am Law 100 firm Blank Rome announced it had represented Independent Pet Partners Holdings (IPPH) in its bid to acquire two pet store chains — Especially for Pets and Pet […]
Read MorePet Supplies Plus to open five stores
On March 26, Pet Supplies Plus issued a statement announcing it would open five new stores during the April 7-8 weekend. The stores are expected to open in Winter Park, […]
Read MoreBarkly Pets wins Purina’s Pet Care Innovation Prize
On March 21, dog walking app Barkly Pets won the Purina Pet Care Innovation Prize, was awarded an additional $10,000 from Purina and a dedicated booth at Global Pet Expo […]
Read MorePetmate partners with La-Z-Boy
On March 20, Petmate announced it had entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with La-Z-Boy, known for its sofas, sectionals, chairs and recliners. The two companies will introduce the La-Z-Boy […]
Read MoreCentral Garden & Pet acquires General Pet Supply, announces new Board Chairman
Central Garden & Pet Company, a producer and distributor of branded and private label products for the lawn & garden and pet supplies markets, announced it had entered into an […]
Read MoreRyan Cohen steps down as Chewy CEO
In a press release on March 15, PetSmart announced Ryan Cohen, the co-founder and CEO of Chewy.com had decided to step down from his day-to-day role as CEO. The role […]
Read MoreJim Ingram joins World’s Best Cat Litter
In a bid to further the growth of its brand in the pet specialty segment, Kent Pet Group has appointed Jim Ingram as a retail sales specialist covering the Southeastern […]
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