General Mills officials are confident in the brand’s continued growth and reported that the recently acquired pet treat brands from Tyson Foods are also performing well.
Worldwise’s brands include SmartyKat, TrustyPup, Petlinks, goDog, SHERPA, Guaranteed On-Board, PoochPlanet and Pawscout.
The pet supply franchise has hired a regional developer to help achieve the brand’s goal of bringing 23 locations across the Houston area within the next 10 years.
The maker of gently cooked pet food expects to be in 1,000 stores by the end of 2021.
The specialty pet retail and grooming franchise is celebrating business milestones and major achievements as the company marks its 14-year anniversary.
Hosted by the Pet Sustainability Coalition, Impact Unleashed will take place virtually Oct. 12-13.
The event will take place Jan. 24-26, 2022, at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix.
The company is investing another $117 million in its manufacturing facility in Fort Smith, Ark.
The pet nutrition manufacturer is now an ICON member of the Pet Sustainability Coalition.
The first stop of the Heroes of Holistic Healing educational tour will be at the AHVMA Annual Conference & Exhibition.
The NRF Foundation’s List of People Shaping Retail’s Future 2022 showcases the wide variety of companies, roles and products that are critical to retail and consumers.
The wellness-focused dog care franchise has signed three multi-unit agreements to develop 15 new locations throughout the Lone Star State.
The company makes natural bone broth products for dogs.
The National Retail Federation has released its annual survey on consumer spending plans for Halloween.
The New Zealand-based pet food company has signed a Sale and Purchase agreement with Chinese-based FountainVest Partners, according to a press release.
The software company has added a “where to buy” store locator to help pet owners find local pet stores.
The parent company of Hound & Gatos pet food and Charlee Bear treats will purchase new manufacturing and packaging machinery and acquire a 100,000 square foot facility.
CBD Dog Health will award $500 in cash plus a selection of the company’s holistic pet products to an animal shelter or rescue of the winner’s choice.
The pet lifestyle brand is sponsoring Sammy with customized pet essentials curated to support her experience during the multiday off-road navigational rally.
Allivet will serve as the big-box retailer’s fulfillment partner.
Dolittle Search is accepting in-person strategic planning appointments for the show, which will be held Sept. 22-24 in Kansas City, Mo.
The company will pay $500 million to $1 billion for the cat litter brand, according to a Bloomberg report.
Pet ‘n Shape is a brand of pet treats and chews.
The facility produces Dr. Bob Goldstein’s Wisdom Dog Food and other pet consumables.
The nonprofit will fund up to $1 million in grants.
The mission of the annual Pet Innovation Awards Program is to honor innovation and recognize the excellence, hard work and success in a range of pet care industry categories.”
The service is designed to streamline pharmacy operations and grow veterinary clinic revenue, company officials reported.
Petmate’s current brand portfolio includes Chuckit!, Pet Qwerks, Healthy Chews, Gamma2, JW and La-Z-Boy.
The big-box retailer teamed up with Afterpay to give customers flexible payment options when shopping both in-store and online.
The pet specialty retailer is working with Vetsource to provide online ordering of prescription medications and food.
The new boxes will focus on the Puppy, Young Pup, Grown Pup and Senior Pup life stages.
Nominations are now open to submit and recognize nonprofits dedicated to making a difference.
AFCO will distribute the company’s CBD pet products in seven states in the Pacific Northwest.
Dinovite is a 20-year-old family-owned and operated online pet brand that offers premium whole food supplements and wellness products for dogs and cats.
The Arizona Humane Society works closely with PetSmart’s PetsHotels for temporary pet housing when The Arizona Humane Society’s foster homes reach capacity.
The company will acquire a majority ownership stake in in PetDine, Pedigree Ovens, The Pound Bakery and NutraDine.
VetPet Box is a subscription service that sends a monthly box of veterinarian-approved toys, treats, wellness products and pet care education materials to dog and cat owners.
PackHire is an employment search engine and recruiting firm exclusive to the pet industry.
The big-box retailer launched a seminar that aims to help pet owners recognize the signs of stress in their pets and offers solutions to help pets adjust to new routines.
The product will launch at more than 900 Petco stores in the U.S. beginning this month before a larger retail rollout in 2022.
123Pet Software will now be known as DaySmart Pet.
Kormotech, an Ukraine-based manufacturer, has introduced dry and wet options of its Optimeal foods for dogs and cats.
The pet retailer’s purchasing power, supply chain logistics and other strengths provides key support for the 69 new stores in development, officials report.
The Virtual Pet Fair will offer animal lovers the chance to meet and adopt new pets from more than 100 rescue and shelter partners from all over California.
Dog-O’s dog treats are made by Marcoot Jersey Creamery.
The initiative celebrates the company’s support of NBCUniversal Local’s annual Clear The Shelters nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign.
Japan distributor C Moon will distribute Dog is Good products to its expansive retail pet channel and outdoor retailers to start, officials said.
Autoship customer sales were $1.51 billion and reached 70.3 percent of total net sales, company officials reported.
The new board member is a former Boston Consulting Group partner and McCormick & Co. president.
The team is racing to the scene to help and already has strategically placed vital equipment poised for use, officials said.
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