Interview with Ahdee Abramson of Pet Ventures
Ahdee Abramson of Pet Ventures’ Pet N Shape dog treats speaks with Pet Insight about the key to creating a following of loyal customers is based around trust. In order […]
Read MorePetSmart Acquired in Largest Deal of 2014
PetSmart is involved in the largest private equity deal announced globally this year, according to industry analysts. The pet retailer has agreed to be acquired for $8.7 billion by private […]
Read MoreUrban Expositions launches pet trade show for 2016
A new pet trade show will make its debut next summer at Chicago’s Navy Pier. Urban Expositions will launch P3 | Progressive Pet Products, an energetic and forward-looking trade show […]
Read More99 Cents Only Stores Appoint Former Walmart EVP
99 Cents Only Stores officials announced Jack Sinclair has been appointed as Chief Merchandising Officer, effective today. Sinclair will be tasked with merchandising and marketing functions for 99 Cents Only. […]
Read MorePet Valu Acquires Tisol Pet Nutrition
Pet Valu has acquired Tisol Pet Nutrition & Supply. Tisol, which was founded in 1974, has nine locations throughout the Lower Mainland, including Burnaby, Richmond, Langley, South Surrey and three […]
Read MorePetco Changes Unleashed Merchandising Structure
Petco officials are merging merchandise responsibility of their Unleashed by Petco store locations to staff within the corporate merchandising structure. There are currently more than 120 Unleashed by Petco locations […]
Read MoreAcosta acquires The Pet Firm
Acosta Sales & Marketing has signed a definitive agreement to acquire The Pet Firm. The deal is anticipated to be finalized later this month. “The Pet Firm’s passion for animals […]
Read MoreCVC Capital and Canada Pension Plan acquire Petco for $4.6 billion
Petco Animal Supplies has been acquired by CVC Capital Partners and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board in a $4.6 billion deal. The acquisition is expected to close in early 2016. […]
Read MoreWellPet announces Sojos acquisition
WellPet, a leading natural pet food manufacturer, announced today it has acquired Sojos, the Minneapolis-based raw pet food and gourmet treats manufacturer. “Ward and Maggie Johnson have built one of […]
Read MorePet Valu completes 1st acquisition of 2016
Pet Valu has acquired Total Pet, a pet specialty retailer with 18 locations spread across British Columbia. Total Pet stores carry pet consumables and supplies for companion animals along with […]
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