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Pet Product News International Blogs
Pick a favorite blog from below or check them all out. We’ll have a new post almost every week.
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Editor Sherri L. Collins reports weekly on topics both pertinent and tangential to the pet-product industry. She culls information from business, trade and consumer publications and websites, as well as her personal pet-keeping experiences, focusing on issues and trends within the industry. Sherri began her editorial career 18 years ago as an associate editor for a business-to-business publication. Check out Sherri's weekly blog» |
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Editorial Director Melissa Kauffman reports on pet owner concerns and passions to deliver retailers the latest in customer trends. She uses information from magazine readers and website users of Pet Product News International's sister products: Dog Fancy, Cat Fancy, Bird Talk, Reptiles, FAMA, Aquarium Fish International, Critters USA and the websites DogChannel, CatChannel, BirdChannel, ReptileChannel, FishChannel and SmallAnimalChannel. Kauffman has covered the pet industry for more than 18 years as an editor for BowTie Inc. Discover the latest industry trends» |
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Successful fish-store owner Patrick Donston, of Absolutely Fish in Clifton, N.J., discusses the ins and outs of the aquatic industry from an “in the trenches” retailer perspective. Patrick holds an MS in Ichthyology studies and has been in the aquatics industry more than 20 years. His 7,000 square foot store offers thousands of choices and excellent service. Absolutely Fish was selected as Pet Product News International’s Retailer of the Year for 2003-2004. Follow Patrick's discussions» |
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David Lass has owned and operated retail pet stores and a wholesale fish import and export business. He is a frequent contributor to FAMA and has covered many aspects of the aquarium and pond hobbies. He is also a well-respected moderator on FishChannel.com. Follow David's discussions» |
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David Alderton, a U.K.-based writer and broadcaster who specializes in all things pet-related, reports weekly on news, views and/or insights on pet industry-related subjects of interest to the United Kingdom and occasionally beyond to the Continent. David has received awards from both the Cats Writers’ Association of America and the Dog Writers’ Association of America, which honored his work with a Maxwell Medallion. Find out what's going on in the U.K.» |
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Melanie Dallas is the owner of Sloppy Kisses, a boutique business with locations in Saratoga Springs and Clifton Park Center, N.Y. A retail shop owner since 1997, she opened her first pet boutique in 2006. The second boutique opened in March of 2009. Strong motivation and a dedication to marketing have made Dallas a success in the pet product business. Read Melanie's Advice» |
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Pet business consultant Carol Frank shares tips for small business success in areas such as increasing profitability, planning for and implementing growth, managing resources and reducing stress. She has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show, MSNBC and NBC News and written about in the Wall Street Journal, Business Week and USA Today. She advises clients on overseas manufacturing, channel distribution, new product development, hiring and employee incentives, among other things. Learn business tips» |
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