Pura Naturals Pet partners with IPP’s new grooming line
On March 4, 2019 Pura Naturals Pet announced an exclusive grooming program with Independent Pet Partners (IPP) that currently has more than 162 stores nationwide. Pura Naturals Pet’s meticulously-formulated products […]
Read MoreAnimal Supply Company Acquired by Summit Partners
On Feb. 26, 2019 Animal Supply Company (ASC) announced Summit Partners along with certain funds managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. have acquired a majority stake in the company. […]
Read MorePurina to expand Tide Litter production in Bloomfield, Missouri
On Feb. 21, 2019 Nestlé Purina announced plans to expand its Bloomfield factory in Southeast Missouri where it manufactures its Tidy Cats brand of cat litter. The $115 million-investment will […]
Read MorePetix partners with Newco Distributors
On Feb. 18, 2019 WizSmart All Day Dry Premium Dog Pads, manufactured by Petix, announced they have expanded their distribution by partnering with California-based Newco Distributors. A family-owned and operated […]
Read MoreIndependent Pet Partners Holdings acquires Chuck & Don’s
On Feb. 15, 2019, Independent Pet Partners Holding LLC completed the acquisition of Minnesota-based Chuck & Don’s. The pet retail chain which started in 1990, has been led by Robert […]
Read MorePetland Discounts Inc. announces tri-state area store closures
On Jan. 30, 2019, Journal News reported that pet store chain Petland Discounts Inc. will close all its retail store locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The closures […]
Read MorePetSmart to make grooming experience improvements
On Jan. 31, 2019 PetSmart announced that it will implement enhancements to its groomer training curriculum based on recommendations of an independent Review Board. PetSmart appointed the board in May […]
Read MorePurina announces Pet Care Innovation Prize finalists
On Jan. 30, 2019 Purina Pet Care announced the finalists for its 2018-2019 Pet Care Innovation Prize. The prize recognizes pet care start-ups that take innovative approaches to give pets […]
Read MoreMy Perfect Pet Food announces new Territory Sales Manager
On Jan. 23, 2019 San Diego-based My Perfect Pet, that manufactures premium pet food, announced Beth Gibbs as its new Mid-Atlantic and Northeast territory manager. In her new position, Gibbs […]
Read MorePetco to sell Acana, Orijen beginning in March
On Jan. 17, 2019 Petco and Champion Petfoods announced a strategic partnership to bring Champion’s Acana and Orijen dog and cat foods to Petco stores and petco.com beginning March 4. […]
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