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Here’s a Look at SuperZoo 2017

Check out photos from the show. SuperZoo 2017 came and went this week, and Pets+ was there — along with much of the rest of the industry....

Headlines8 years ago

Petsitters in Some Cities Learn Their Business Is Illegal

In NY the rule wasn’t enforced until recently. Petsitters in New York and some other places have recently learned, much to their surprise, that their business...

Headlines8 years ago

Worldwise Enters Joint Venture with Incept

The deal will help expand the SHERPA brand. NOVATO, CA — Worldwise Inc. announced that it has entered into a joint venture and exclusive partnership with...

Headlines8 years ago

Rover.com Announces $65M Funding Round, Plans Expansion

It expects strong growth this year. SEATTLE – Rover.com announced a $65 million round of funding that it plans to put toward expanding internationally and launching...

Headlines8 years ago

Pet-Store Owner Sees Kitten Cheating Death in Traffic, Springs Into Action

The cat is ‘a real sweetheart.’ A kitten was in a bad situation in Alameda, CA — it had somehow ended up in the middle of...

Headlines8 years ago

This Certificate Can Prove Your Dog Really Is a Good Boy

More landlords ask for canine credentials. So you think you have a good dog? If you’re trying to find a place to live, some landlords won’t...

Headlines8 years ago

Seminar and Networking Event for Pet Pros to Be Held in Boston

It’s set for Aug. 8. (Press Release) BABYLON, NY – American Pet Professionals announces its first Boston-area seminar and networking event for pet professionals. It will...

Headlines8 years ago

Retail Theft and Other ‘Shrink’ Rises to Nearly $49B

Theft amounts to 1.44% of sales. It’s probably cold comfort, but if your retail business has been the victim of theft, you’re certainly not alone. Thefts...

Headlines8 years ago

Pet Perks Are a Huge Deal for Some of America’s Best Employers

Common pet-friendly benefits include animal-friendly workspaces, pet insurance and pet-product discounts. Such benefits can increase productivity. Some of America’s best places to work find that offering...

Headlines8 years ago

Boss Pet Products Expands with Acquisition

Boss expects to reach new distribution channels. KEWANEE, IL — Boss Holdings Inc. (Pink Sheets: BSHI) announced that its subsidiary Boss Pet Products Inc. has purchased...

Headlines8 years ago

Union Plus Selects Pets Best to Offer Pet Insurance to Union Members

The firm will offer plans to 12.5M AFL-CIO union members. (Press Release) BOISE, ID – Union Plus has selected Pets Best, a leading U.S. pet insurance agency,...

Headlines8 years ago

Firefighters Save Dozens of Animals from Pet Store

They included guinea pigs, reptiles and birds.

Headlines8 years ago

For Millennials, Brick-and-Mortar Retail Still Rules

Most still do their shopping offline. NEW YORK — Despite their reputation for being fixated on technology, 53 percent of millennials make most of their purchases...

Headlines8 years ago

Manufacturer Buys Pet Food Company with 200 Employees

The firms have worked together for over a decade. PITTSBURGH, PA — Ainsworth Pet Nutrition, manufacturer of the Rachael Ray Nutrish line of pet food and...

Headlines8 years ago

She Desperately Wanted Her Lost Cat Back … But Her Sign Used the Funniest Word

This flyer was painfully honest. Mary Irwin of North Carolina was brutally honest about her cat’s personality when the feline went missing. People magazine explained that...

Headlines8 years ago

City to Dog and Cat Owners: License Your Pet — or Else!

‘It’s about the safety of our pets, and of the community.’ The city of Sacramento, CA, is getting strict about its licensing requirements for dogs and...

Headlines8 years ago

Major Retailers Consider a New Way to Make Money

There’s opportunity right outside their door. If your business is in a mall or near a big-box store, you might start seeing some changes soon. Major...

Headlines8 years ago

With Petmate Acquisition, Private Equity Firm Bets Big on Pets

Petmate is ‘well-positioned to capitalize’ on growth. STAMFORD, CT — Private equity firm Olympus Partners placed a vote of confidence in the pet industry with its...

Headlines8 years ago

Veterinary Chain Expanding in 3 States

It just opened a new location — and more are planned. DALLAS, TX – CityVet, a group of veterinary practices headquartered in Dallas, is opening a...

Headlines8 years ago

High School Honors Service Dog with Yearbook Photo and It’s Totally Adorable

‘He has saved my life multiple times.’ Service dog Alpha has a very important job: He warns his human, 16-year-old Andrew “A.J.” Schalk, who has type 1...

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Here’s a Look at SuperZoo 2017

Petsitters in Some Cities Learn Their Business Is Illegal

Worldwise Enters Joint Venture with Incept

Rover.com Announces $65M Funding Round, Plans Expansion

Pet-Store Owner Sees Kitten Cheating Death in Traffic, Springs Into Action

This Certificate Can Prove Your Dog Really Is a Good Boy

Seminar and Networking Event for Pet Pros to Be Held in Boston

Retail Theft and Other ‘Shrink’ Rises to Nearly $49B

Pet Perks Are a Huge Deal for Some of America’s Best Employers

Boss Pet Products Expands with Acquisition

Union Plus Selects Pets Best to Offer Pet Insurance to Union Members

Firefighters Save Dozens of Animals from Pet Store

For Millennials, Brick-and-Mortar Retail Still Rules

Manufacturer Buys Pet Food Company with 200 Employees

She Desperately Wanted Her Lost Cat Back … But Her Sign Used the Funniest Word

City to Dog and Cat Owners: License Your Pet — or Else!

Major Retailers Consider a New Way to Make Money

With Petmate Acquisition, Private Equity Firm Bets Big on Pets

Veterinary Chain Expanding in 3 States

High School Honors Service Dog with Yearbook Photo and It’s Totally Adorable

PetPlace and Pets Best Insurance Launch ‘Heroic Hearts Collective’ to Honor Extraordinary Pet Rescues

What Impact Will “Economic Blackout” Have?

Thieves Stage Seizure as Distraction to Steal Puppies From Pet Store in Colorado

Global Pet Expo / American Pet Products Association / Pet Industry Distributors Association

Stock a Toy for Every Dog Who Visits Your Store

What Do Cold Plunges, Improv Comedy and a 49-Year-Old Macaw Named Baby Have in Common?

Global Pet Expo / American Pet Products Association / Pet Industry Distributors Association

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MasterClass: Redefining Retail as Slow Retail