Mar 28, 2019

NYC Re-tails & Sales Pet Expo debuts natural, CBD pet products

CBD, a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, has had a surge in popularity over the past couple years for people and pets, which is why the CBD market is expected to hit $22 Billion by 2022, according to the Brightfield Group, cannabis industry analysts. Pet retailers are jumping on board to join this massive trend and attending the 7th annual NYC Re-tails & Sales Pet Expo on April 30, 2019. Attendees can learn about hemp regulations and how to carry this exploding new category in their stores. Veterinarians and experts crafting CBD in the United States will be available for cautious pet parents and professionals to get their questions answered about this natural product that helps calm pets from anxiety and other ailments, especially prone problems for urban pets.

Pets can benefit from the many benefits of CBD, however, the way in which the product works is complex, and legislation is still catching up with legalities around marketing and packaging. The NYC Retails and Sales Pet Expo hopes to demystify the process for people seeking out new natural products in the tri state area.

“There’s no doubt that pet owners today are in search of a more natural and holistic approach when it comes to caring for their pets,” said Nancy Hassel, Founder of American Pet Professionals and Co-Founder of the NYC Re-Tails and Sales Pet Expo.

“Utilizing alternative remedies such as cannabidiol (CBD) products is on the rise due to the various health benefits they provide to both human and pets alike,” said Dana Humphrey, The Pet Lady and co-founder of the NYC Re-Tails and Sales Pet Expo.

This one-of-a-kind boutique B2B tradeshow will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 from 1-6pm at Home Studios Inc. near Union Square Park. Attendees can meet pet product manufacturers, place orders, see what’s new in the pet industry and enjoy CBD cappuccinos. Hosted once again by Nancy Hassel of American Pet Professionals and Dana Humphrey of Whitegate PR, the upcoming NYC Re-tails & Sales Pet Expo will feature new products for 2019.

Media, pet retailers, groomers, veterinarians, social media and pet influencers are invited to attend in order to learn about the latest and greatest pet products available on the market. Press and pet celebrities will be in attendance as well as retailers traveling from distances including Boston, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York City, Pennsylvania and Long Island to see and shop for products for their pet stores.

The vendor lineup at this year’s show includes: Brutus Broth, LLC, Don’t Forget Pocket Strap, Earth Animal, Emma Ko’s, Extract Labs/Fetch, Fairy Boss L.L.C., Green Coast Pet, Pet Smoochies, Ruffina, TwinCritters, Viachem LLC, Wooftown’s brands: Baked Fresh and Home Cooked pet treats and food, Innovet Pet and CBD Dog Health.

The CBD & Holistic Pet Products Panel Session will consist of industry experts, all of which are exhibiting at the expo. The panelist lineup includes:

Angela Ardolino from CBD Dog Health: Founder and CEO of CBD Dog Health and House of Alchemy, LLC, a company dedicated to cultivating and processing the purest medical cannabis products, with the lowest environmental impact, for humans and pets. Angela holds a professional certification in Medical Cannabis for Therapeutic Use from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. For more information, visit www.angelaardolino.com.

Craig Henderson from Extract Labs: Founder and CEO of Boulder, CO-based Extract Labs, and one of the country’s top experts on CO2 extraction, cannabis, and CBD. Under his leadership, Extract Labs offers a proprietary line of boutique industrial hemp-based products and serves as a one-stop resource for all things CBD. Learn more at: https://www.extractlabs.com/.

David Louvet from Innovet Pet: David and a college friend founded Innovet Pet by combining their background in engineering and biochemistry, as well as their passion for their own pets. Together they created an online store that sells wellness and heath products. While they offer a variety of products, they specialize in CBD products for dogs, cats, and other pets. Learn more at:https://www.innovetpet.com.

Glenn Polyn from Pet Age Magazine: Editor-in-Chief since 2016 at Pet Age Magazine; Glenn is going to moderate the panel.

Guests can anticipate hearing from a holistic vet who will be joining the panel as well. In addition, attendees can look forward to enjoying “CBD Cappuccinos” (for human consumption) thanks to Innovet Pets, one of the show’s vendors.

Well-behaved, leashed (6-foot leashes, no retractable leashes) or pets in strollers welcomed. It is free to attend for retailers, media and pet influencers and you must pre-register in order to attend April 30th’s show here.