PetSmart launches Pinnacle Pet Nutrition Shop
On Nov. 16, PetSmart announced it had added Pinnacle Pet Nutrition Shop – a 550 sq. ft. space dedicated to high-protein, organic, natural, grain-free, minimally processed and/or raw pet food […]
Read MorePetco acquires PupBox
Petco announced it acquired PupBox, a puppy- and life stage-focused subscription service company. PupBox delivers customized products and training information to pet owners based on their pet’s current stage of […]
Read More63 Sears, Kmart stores to shut in Jan 2018
After closing more than 350 Sears and Kmart stores in 2017, the struggling retailer announced on Thursday that it will shut an additional 45 Kmart and 18 Sears stores in […]
Read MoreThomas A. Kingsbury joins Tractor Supply Board of Directors
Tractor Supply Company announced they had appointed Thomas A. Kingsbury to the Company’s Board of Directors on Nov. 6. Kingsbury has worked in the retail industry for more than 40 […]
Read MorePetSmart to pamper pets with The Groomery
On Oct. 25, PetSmart announced the opening of stores that would focus exclusively on pet grooming services. The pet retail chain announced two stores would open on the Upper West […]
Read MorePetsense launches premium food line
Petsense launched True Source an exclusive, premium pet food line catering to dogs and cats on Oct 24. True Source has 10 grain-free and whole-grain formulas for dogs in eight […]
Read MoreCalifornia bans the sale of dogs, cats and rabbit at pet stores
California became the first state in the US to ban the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits at pet stores. The bill A.B. 485 that was signed by Gov. Jerry […]
Read MoreKKR halves stake in Pets at Home
Private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) almost halved its stake in Pets at Home by selling 61 million shares and raising £119 million. Financial Times reported the equity firm […]
Read MorePet360 operations roll into Chewy.com
Pet360 is now Chewy.com, the online retailer that PetSmart acquired this past spring. Pet360, originally named PetFoodDirect, launched in 1999 after its founders decided to start an online service […]
Read MoreJeff Sutherland steps down from role at Animal Supply Co.
Jeff Sutherland has stepped down from his role with Animal Supply Co. A replacement has not been confirmed yet. Sutherland joined Animal Supply in 2011 […]
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