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PetSmart shares tips to keep pets safe this winter
Winter weather is here, and the colder temperatures mean hazardous conditions that can be dangerous for your pet. Dr. Jennifer Freeman, PetSmart's resident veterinarian and pet care expert, shares her top winter safety tips to keep... more »
Retail holiday season kicks off with 2.1% increase over last year
Retail sales in November increased 0.1% seasonally adjusted over October and were up 2.1% unadjusted year-over-year, marking the first half of the holiday season with billions of dollars in shopping left to be done, the... more »
Purr-fect holiday gifts for furry loved ones
It isn't always easy to find the purr-fect gift for your pet. With so many cool products available, how is a pet parent to choose? In order to make shopping for your pet a little... more »
Woof Gang Bakery unleashes first Ohio store in Cleveland
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 Ohio store with a grand opening event now in progress,... more »
Global pet toys and training market expands
Research Nester released a report titled Pet Toys & Training Market - Global Demand Analysis & Opportunity Outlook 2027, which also included some of the prominent market analyzing parameters such as industry growth drivers, restraints,... more »
Industry honors PetSafe’s interactive dog toy
PetSafe brand, an industry leader in innovative pet product solutions, was honored with a 2019 Pet Business Industry Recognition Award, which celebrates the year's most cutting-edge pet products. The PetSafe Ricochet Electronic Dog Toy won in the Dog Toys... more »
One of a Kind Holiday Show begins on Dec. 5
The One of a Kind Holiday Show is celebrating its 19th annual event and opens on Dec. 5 and runs through Dec. 8. The show is held bi-annually in Chicago at 222 W Merchandise Mart... more »
Report says baby boomers and millennials are redefining pet ownership trends
The eyes of pet industry marketers are rightly fixed on pet owners under the age of 40. Although younger pet owners have not yet reached their peak earning capacity, they are significant spenders on pet... more »
Thanksgiving weekend draws nearly 190 million shoppers, spending up 16%
A record 189.6 million U.S. consumers shopped from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year, an increase of 14% over last year’s 165.8 million, the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics said.... more »
NY NOW Cares Campaign partners with Gift for Life
NY NOW announced that NY NOW Cares Campaign has partnered with Gift for Life, the gift and home industries' sole charitable organization, to help support its mission of raising awareness and funds for HIV/AIDS organizations nationwide.... more »