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HEMPVET expands CBD pet product brand to feline and equine markets
HEMPVET, a hemp-derived cannabinoid pet product company, launched nine new pet wellness products, including its first for cats and horses. Its new products are designed to address a specific issue, including anxiety, digestive disorders, hip... more »
LocatorX launches LXConnect platform
LocatorX, which provides accurate and flexible tracking technology to companies across a variety of industries, launched its LXConnect platform, the primary portal into the LocatorX product suite for product scan, movement, authentication and location information.... more »
Better Choice and its portfolio brand, Halo, exhibits at Global Pet Expo
Better Choice Company, an animal health and wellness company, will exhibit at the Global Pet Expo hosted by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) at the Orange County Convention Center in... more »
PetSafe expands its electronic cat toys category
PetSafe brand has expanded its electronic cat toys category with the release of the PetSafe Dancing Dot Laser Cat Toy. Designed to be placed anywhere for various play sessions, the toy can be used on... more »
Square now offers Square for Retail on Square Register
Square now offers Square for Retail on Square Register, enabling the point-of-sale solution specifically for retailers to run on Square’s end-to-end, an integrated POS built for larger sellers. This new offering provides access to one... more »
Woof Gang Bakery unleashes first Alabama store and raffle prizes
Woof Gang Bakery, a leader in specialty pet retail and grooming with 130 locations across the U.S., will celebrate the opening of the company’s first Alabama store with a grand opening event from Feb. 29... more »
NY NOW delivers strong Winter 2020 market
NY NOW delivered a strong Winter 2020 market that embodied a renewed energy and a feeling of positive change, which resonated with retailer and exhibitor communities alike. The five-day show, combined with the co-location of NSS,... more »
NexPet offers new benefits for members
NexPet, a national co-op of independent pet retailers, is partnering with two organizations to provide new services to its members in 2020. One is a custom geo-targeting advertising campaign allowing stores to target customers via... more »
January retail sales grew 2.7% over last year
Retail sales in January increased 0.2% seasonally adjusted over December and were up 2.7% unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said. The numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. “The strength of consumer... more »
P. Graham Dunn names new vice president of sales
Brian Bossman joined P. Graham Dunn as the new vice president of sales on Feb. 17. In his new role, Bossman will provide leadership and direction to a growing sales team at P. Graham Dunn.... more »
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