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A Look Back At: The Ritzow Bros. – All-Glass Aquarium
There was a time when you walked into any pet store you would see a stack of 25, or more, 10 gallon aquariums or aquarium kits for sale. This stack of low priced starter kits helped create new aquarium...
View ArticleLooking Ahead to Global Pet Expo 2014
As we prepare to celebrate the 10th Annual Global Pet Expo in Orlando, March 12-14, 2014, it has been interesting to reflect on the show’s growth and its ever-growing importance as the first industry...
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Premium Dog Treats
We recently sat down with David Caras, senior vice president of sales at Darford, to talk about the company’s philosophy and outlook. Q: Tell us a little about Darford. Caras: Since 1987, dog lovers...
View ArticlePhillips Acquires Wolverton
Phillips Pet Food & Supplies acquired Wolverton, effective Feb. 21, according to a letter released by the Pennsylvania-based distributor. “Wolverton has been known as one of the premier...
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Photos from NYC Re-Tails & Sales Expo
NYC Re-Tails & Sales Expo took place Feb. 19 in New York City. The event featured products that were completely Made in the USA and invited retailers all over New York to shop.
View ArticlePIDA Distributor Sales Increase to $3.3 Billion
A recent Pet Industry Distributors Association survey shows member distributors collectively did more than $3.3 billion in sales at wholesale last year. This translates to more than $4.45 billion in...
View ArticlePhillips Offers New Marketing Program for Retailers
Phillips Pet Food & Supplies is offering retailers a new marketing program designed to help streamline operations. The iT Kit includes marketing and customer outreach, store design, insurance and...
View ArticleLearn to Increase Profits, Loyalty
Dan Barton, pet business coach, founder of Splash and Dash for Dogs, author of “STOP Your Bitchin and Start Making Real Money!,” will teach pet store owners to start working on their business rather...
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Oscar Nominees’ Gift Bags Help Shelter Pets
This year, celebrities who don’t take home the Oscar Gold at the Oscars will still be winners in the pet community, as Oscar host Ellen DeGeneres’ pet food company, Halo, Purely for Pets, in...
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Truly a Global Experience
Global Pet Expo, the pet industry’s largest annual trade show, is presented by the American Pet Products Association and the Pet Industry Distributors Association. Founded in 1958, APPA consists of a...
View ArticleCustomer Service
Sales is in my blood. If you believe there is a perfect job for everyone out there, mine would be sales. I have been doing it longer than I care to admit, and I like to think I am not bad at it. It’s...
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What Trends to Look for at Global
Change is the only constant in the pet industry and this remains true for 2014. The industry has not only seen, and will continue to see, dramatic changes in corporate ownership, marketing techniques,...
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Passion for Pets Puts Publisher at Top of the Game
Connie Wilson, founder, publisher and editor-in-chief of Modern Dog and Modern Cat magazines, was selected as the 2014 recipient of Global Pet Expo’s annual, “Excellence in Journalism and Outstanding...
View ArticleBark In the Park Is A Homerun for Central Pet
Central Pet is an example of a company in the pet industry that is committed to making a difference in the world through its marketing efforts. This year, the company will focus on expanding its...
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Pets Become More Popular
Nothing is too good for our pets, and this theme holds true throughout 2014 as the humanization trend continues on a global level. From high-end pet food and niche market designer clothes, nothing is...
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Kathy Ireland, Worldwise, Team Up
Kathy Ireland, CEO and chief designer for kathy ireland Worldwise, also known as kiWW, has unleashed a line of solutions-based home décor pet products for four-legged fashionistas. Partnering with...
View ArticleWPA Acquires Atlanta Pet Fair
The World Pet Association has acquired the Atlanta Pet Fair, the largest event in the Southeast for the professional pet stylist offering a trade show and the largest grooming competition in the world....
View ArticleKeeping Up With Global
If you want to know all the happenings of the 2014 Global Pet Expo, follow Pet Age’s social media to see the newest products and up close interviews with industry leaders. Facebook Page:...
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