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Why Whitebridge Pet Brands Invested in Grizzly Pet Products

Why Whitebridge Pet Brands Invested in Grizzly Pet Products

  • Apr 1, 2021
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Olivier Amice, CEO of Whitebridge Pet Brands in St. Louis, gives PPN a more in-depth look at how the company’s recent acquisition fits with Whitebridge’s overall mission.

Brick-and-Mortar Boutique Southern Barker Puts Its Own Spin on Subscription Boxes

Brick-and-Mortar Boutique Southern Barker Puts Its Own Spin on Subscription Boxes

  • Mar 29, 2021
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The monthly subscription box is just one of the ways the retailer has adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Owner of Riley’s Natural Pet Supply Rises Above Tragedy and Pandemic Challenges

Owner of Riley’s Natural Pet Supply Rises Above Tragedy and Pandemic Challenges

  • Mar 10, 2021
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This Colorado store aims to leave a lasting impression on everyone who comes through its doors.

PPN Names Winners of the  2020-2021 Retailer of the Year Awards

PPN Names Winners of the 2020-2021 Retailer of the Year Awards

  • Feb 17, 2021
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Pet Product News has unveiled the winners of its 2020-2021 Retailer of the Year awards.  

Meet Pet Product News’ 2020-2021 Retailer of the Year

Meet Pet Product News’ 2020-2021 Retailer of the Year

  • Feb 17, 2021
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Odyssey Pets, Pet Product News’ 2020-2021 Retailer of the Year, is thriving thanks to its expertise, industry collaboration efforts and focus on the personal customer experience.

Kradle Brings Quality and Convenience to CBD

Kradle Brings Quality and Convenience to CBD

  • Jan 14, 2021
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With its cannabidiol (CBD) products, which are available in a variety of convenient formats, Kradle strives to help dogs lead happy, stress-free lives, explains Lee Mayberry, chief quality and regulatory officer of the Minneapolis-based company.

How Pet Zone Tropical Fish Expanded the Aquascaping Hobby

How Pet Zone Tropical Fish Expanded the Aquascaping Hobby

  • Jan 7, 2021
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The art of aquascaping is gathering momentum in the United States, and this San Diego retailer is taking a visionary lead.

Why The Bark Market in Wisconsin Has Staying Power

Why The Bark Market in Wisconsin Has Staying Power

  • Dec 28, 2020
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Serving pets and their owners for decades, The Bark Market in Delavan, Wis., is known as a community resource that promotes the best nutrition for pets.

How Garmon Corp. Is Supporting Pets’ Health Needs

How Garmon Corp. Is Supporting Pets’ Health Needs

  • Dec 17, 2020
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Scott Garmon, president of Temecula, Calif.-based Garmon Corp., which manufactures the NaturVet brand, explains the evolution of the pet supplement category and how his company is meeting pet owners’ needs.

Owner of Holistic Pet Store petNmind Naturals Sets Sights on Expansion

Owner of Holistic Pet Store petNmind Naturals Sets Sights on Expansion

  • Dec 11, 2020
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Adrian Archie, owner and founder of petNmind Naturals and Self-Wash in Coconut Creek, Fla., is expanding consumers’ knowledge on healthful pet diets, and plans to franchise and help support aspiring minority entrepreneurs in the pet industry.

Industry Veterans Credit Several Factors to Success of Wag Heaven

Industry Veterans Credit Several Factors to Success of Wag Heaven

  • Nov 6, 2020
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Jeffrey Manley and Jusak Yang Bernhard returned to their passion for pet retailing when they opened the doors to their newest venture, Wag Heaven, in Georgetown, Texas, last year.

COVID Pandemic Amplified This Oregon Pet Store’s Need to Compete Online

COVID Pandemic Amplified This Oregon Pet Store’s Need to Compete Online

  • Oct 26, 2020
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The Filling Station Pet Supplies has kept its two stores open during the COVID pandemic—and online sales have been a boon to survival.

AK Bark Bets on Local Products to Differentiate Itself From Big-Boxes

AK Bark Bets on Local Products to Differentiate Itself From Big-Boxes

  • Oct 8, 2020
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AK Bark occupies a distinctively Alaskan niche, proudly serving the Anchorage pet community and surrounding environs.

Whitebridge Pet Brands Wants to Help Keep "Pet Specialty Special"

Whitebridge Pet Brands Wants to Help Keep "Pet Specialty Special"

  • Sep 29, 2020
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The St. Louis-based company owns four brands that all got their start in the independent channel—and company officials haven’t forgotten that, says president Olivier Amice.

DCM Remains Top of Mind at Healthy Pets Mountain West

DCM Remains Top of Mind at Healthy Pets Mountain West

  • Sep 28, 2020
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The owner of the pet store in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, says the FDA's report has created one of the “biggest” challenges for the store. 

How the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted Boofy’s Best For Pets’ Plans to Expand

How the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted Boofy’s Best For Pets’ Plans to Expand

  • Sep 14, 2020
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The co-owner of the store in Albuquerque, N.M., says she had to make some significant changes to its plans for growth this year. 

The Savvy Techniques Animal Connection Used to Change Its Marketing Strategy

The Savvy Techniques Animal Connection Used to Change Its Marketing Strategy

  • Sep 9, 2020
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How the retailer built a new strategy for connecting with customers in its Charlottesville, Va., community.

The Simple Approach Paw Depot of Boca Raton Employs to Create Growth

The Simple Approach Paw Depot of Boca Raton Employs to Create Growth

  • Sep 1, 2020
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A proactive approach in nearly every aspect of pet retailing has also helped the retailer in Boca Raton, Fla., expand into franchising.

Increased Interest Prompts Healthy Tails to Expand Raw Options

Increased Interest Prompts Healthy Tails to Expand Raw Options

  • Aug 4, 2020
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In the past two years, the stores in Reno, Nev., have seen an uptick in raw frozen food sales, requiring more freezer space.

How These 7 Values Shape the Staff at Loyal Biscuit Co.

How These 7 Values Shape the Staff at Loyal Biscuit Co.

  • Jul 10, 2020
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Pet Product News' 2019-2020 Stellar Staff Retailer of the Year Award winner focuses on seven core values to motivate employees, which, in turn, creates a family-like atmosphere for its loyal customers.

How Critters & Me Emphasizes Feeding Pets Fresh Foods to Its Customers

How Critters & Me Emphasizes Feeding Pets Fresh Foods to Its Customers

  • Jun 15, 2020
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The retailer has been helping owners in Santa Fe, N.M., improve their pets' lives for more than 20 years.

How Teca Tu’s Tailored Collection of Products Captures the Spirit of Santa Fe

How Teca Tu’s Tailored Collection of Products Captures the Spirit of Santa Fe

  • Jun 1, 2020
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As the third-largest art market in the country, Santa Fe, N.M.'s creative scene is vibrant, and the town embraces a fusion of artistic enchantment and independent panache.

How Monarch Reptiles Helps Herp Hobbyists Succeed

How Monarch Reptiles Helps Herp Hobbyists Succeed

  • May 12, 2020
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This Canadian retailer sets herp owners up for success by offering courses, livestock and a comprehensive selection of products.

How Only An Ocean Identifies and Nurtures "Extraordinary" Brands

How Only An Ocean Identifies and Nurtures "Extraordinary" Brands

  • May 12, 2020
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“We believe products should not be pushed through all channels but rather pulled by demand within each applicable type of avenue,” says OAO co-founder Cheryl Pederson.

PFX Urges Pet Specialty Retailers to Go Omni-Channel During COVID-19 Crisis

PFX Urges Pet Specialty Retailers to Go Omni-Channel During COVID-19 Crisis

  • May 5, 2020
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Stores with an e-commerce option are doing “exponentially better” than retailers that are just taking phone orders for curbside pick-ups and delivery, reports PFX president and CEO.

The Innovative Ways Just Dog People Serves Its Dog-Only Customer Base

The Innovative Ways Just Dog People Serves Its Dog-Only Customer Base

  • May 1, 2020
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Pet Product News' Concept and Innovation Retailer of the Year Award winner has found its niche with dog owners in Garner, N.C.

How United Pacific Pet Protects the Profits of its Retail Partners

How United Pacific Pet Protects the Profits of its Retail Partners

  • Apr 30, 2020
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5 questions with Maureen Costello, president and owner

Natural Pet Essentials Predicts More Raw Food Sales in its Future

Natural Pet Essentials Predicts More Raw Food Sales in its Future

  • Apr 23, 2020
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This store focuses on consultations and offering wholesome nutritional products, superior supplements and other high-quality items for pet wellness.

How Bradley Caldwell’s Broad Inventory Allows Its Retailer Partners to Be Nimble

How Bradley Caldwell’s Broad Inventory Allows Its Retailer Partners to Be Nimble

  • Apr 16, 2020
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4 questions with Jim Bradley, CEO/chairman

How Most Valuable Pets Positions Itself As a Champion of Pets

How Most Valuable Pets Positions Itself As a Champion of Pets

  • Apr 1, 2020
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Pet Product News' Industry Champion Retailer of the Year Award winner fuses a passion for animals with an enriching environment that calls to pet-loving children and adults alike.

The Role Pet Releaf Is Playing in the Evolving CBD Pet Market

The Role Pet Releaf Is Playing in the Evolving CBD Pet Market

  • Mar 31, 2020
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Steve Smith, co-founder and president of Pet Releaf, reveals the vision that's driving his company and how he is helping to advance the category to the next level.

What Keeps Paws’ Owner Up At Night?

What Keeps Paws’ Owner Up At Night?

  • Mar 26, 2020
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The owner of the pet supply store in Redlands, Calif.-based reveals what he's worried about short and long term in the pet industry.

Central Pet Distribution

Central Pet Distribution

  • Mar 24, 2020
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6 questions with Keith Bornholtz, president

Frontier Distributing

Frontier Distributing

  • Mar 12, 2020
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3 questions with Mark Smith, founder, owner and president

The APPA Resources Pet Stores Can Use to Boost Their Business

The APPA Resources Pet Stores Can Use to Boost Their Business

  • Mar 4, 2020
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APPA's Steve King shares updates on how the organization is supporting independents, plus his take on the state of the industry.

The Savvy Methods The Natural Pet Enrichment Center Uses to Keep Customers Engaged

The Savvy Methods The Natural Pet Enrichment Center Uses to Keep Customers Engaged

  • Mar 2, 2020
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The owner of the North Royalton, Ohio-based store goes above and beyond simple customer service to earn loyal shoppers.

Lee-Mar Aquarium & Pet Supplies

Lee-Mar Aquarium & Pet Supplies

  • Mar 2, 2020
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3 questions with Jeffrey Bod, vice president of sales and marketing

Petwell Supply Sets Sights on Franchising

Petwell Supply Sets Sights on Franchising

  • Feb 27, 2020
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The Massachusetts-based holistic health-focused pet store is ready to expand.

The Problem-Solving Approach Behind Pet Product Innovations’ Success

The Problem-Solving Approach Behind Pet Product Innovations’ Success

  • Feb 24, 2020
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The Chicago-based company's offers six patented product lines to help fix everyday pet issues.

Phillips Pet Food & Supplies

Phillips Pet Food & Supplies

  • Feb 19, 2020
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3 questions with Todd Shelton, president and CEO

The Surprisingly Straightforward Secret Behind the Success of Phoenix’s Puff & Fluff

The Surprisingly Straightforward Secret Behind the Success of Phoenix’s Puff & Fluff

  • Feb 3, 2020
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The owner of the grooming enterprise reveals the key steps to building a business that will continue to make money even if you step away.

New York’s Petropolis Owner Warns of the Danger of Pet Trends

New York’s Petropolis Owner Warns of the Danger of Pet Trends

  • Jan 28, 2020
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Through consultations and offering a well-curated selection of supplies, Tazz Latifi of Petropolis teaches owners how to nourish their pets.

The Business Strategies That Helped NorthPoint Pets & Co. Grow in 5 Years

The Business Strategies That Helped NorthPoint Pets & Co. Grow in 5 Years

  • Jan 2, 2020
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Pet Product News' 2019-2020 Growth Retailer of the Year Award winner is all about a commitment to nutrition, health, education and individuality.

Mounds Pet Food Warehouse Still Focused on Community After 50 Years

Mounds Pet Food Warehouse Still Focused on Community After 50 Years

  • Dec 19, 2019
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Pet Product News' 2019-2020 Rescue Partner and Community Involvement Retailer of the Year Award winner is celebrating its golden decade serving several areas in Wisconsin.

The Secrets to Pet Food Depot's Long-Term Success in Arizona

The Secrets to Pet Food Depot's Long-Term Success in Arizona

  • Nov 1, 2019
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PPN's 2019-2020 Long-term Retail Success Retailer of the Year Award winner is all about family values, community involvement and changing with the times.

26 Pet Product Manufacturers Report on Their Charitable Efforts

26 Pet Product Manufacturers Report on Their Charitable Efforts

  • Nov 1, 2019
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Paw It Forward, Pet Product News' annual feature on the charitable efforts in the industry, highlights how product manufacturers are contributing and supporting pets, people and organizations in worthwhile and significant ways.

How Midwestern Pet Foods Supports Pets, Indie Retailers and the Planet

How Midwestern Pet Foods Supports Pets, Indie Retailers and the Planet

  • Oct 22, 2019
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Katie McNulty, marketing coordinator for Midwestern Pet Foods in Evansville, Ind., shares how the small, family-owned company is promoting both wholesome food and environmental stewardship with its Earthborn Holistic brand.

Flying M Feed Co. Offers Hospitality for Pets and People in Houston

Flying M Feed Co. Offers Hospitality for Pets and People in Houston

  • Oct 1, 2019
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Pet Product News' 2019-2020 Retailer of the Year Award winner offers an eccentric ambiance and a wide range of novel services and product, but, most important, embraces a dedication to community.

Canines and Cats Reign at This Wisconsin Store

Canines and Cats Reign at This Wisconsin Store

  • Aug 6, 2019
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The Companion Shop in Stevens Point, Wis., caters to dogs and cats by offering healthful, quality products and keeping up with the latest trends.

How Whiskers Holistic Petcare Positioned Itself as New York’s Alt Pet Store

How Whiskers Holistic Petcare Positioned Itself as New York’s Alt Pet Store

  • Jul 1, 2019
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Pet Product News' 2018-2019 Holistic Approach Retailer of the Year Award winner has gained a following by steadfastly promoting holistic pet care for more than three decades.

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