Tractor 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 […]
Read MoreInterview with Sari Remer – DogChewz NYC
Sari Remer, president of DogChewz NYC, turned a tragedy into an opproutnity. In 2007, Remer’s dog became ill after consuming contaminated chicken jerky treats from overseas. To help prevent more […]
Read MoreSupplier Spotlight on Ava Olsen of Charlee Bear Products’ Dog Treats
Ava Olsen, brand manager for Charlee Bear Products, explains why an increasing number of pet owners are demanding healthier and cleaner treats for their pets. Olsen also shares her perspective […]
Read MoreInterview with Laura Baugh-Finley of Himalayan Dog Chew
Laura Baugh-Finley, sales and marketing manager for Himalayan Dog Chew explains how the pet industry is mirroring pet owners’ efforts to lead healthier lifestyles and better nutrition is essential to […]
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