Amazon Go to open in San Francisco, Chicago
On Tuesday May 15,The Seattle Times reported e-commerce giant Amazon had posted job listings for store managers in San Francisco and Chicago, speculating the company was expanding its Amazon Go […]
Read MoreJim Sharp to boost growth at Plato Pet Treats
On Tuesday May 15, Plato Pet Treats issued a statement announcing the addition of Jim Sharp as evp of sales to their company, for their next phase of growth. “I’m […]
Read MoreWilliam J. Foudy to lead Target’s Sourcing Services
On May 14, Target Corporation named William J. Foudy, Jr. as president, Target Sourcing Services. Foudy will oversee Target’s global sourcing organization, including strategy, operations, quality assurance, product safety and […]
Read MoreSears exploring sale of Kenmore, other assets
On Monday, May 14, Sears Holdings announced it had formed a special committee to explore the sale of its Kenmore brand and related assets, the Sears Home Improvement Products business […]
Read MorePetco partners with JustFoodForDogs
On May 15, Petco announced it had partnered with Los Alamitos-based JustFoodForDogs to offer fresh, small-batch, human-grade food for dogs in select national locations. The company said in a statement […]
Read MoreCraig 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, […]
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