And with all the news coming
out of the pet industry now - General Mills» $ 8 billion purchase of Blue Buffalo (at an astounding 6x revenue price); PetSmart's $ 3.35 billion acquisition of Chewy; and Mars» $ 117 million purchase of Whistle, to name just a few - Ollie's rise could not have been better timed.
I was doing consulting in and
out of the pet industry.
The New Product Showcase at the Global Pet Expo always brings
out some of the pet industry's best and brightest.
In 2011, Chuck sold the company to an investment group and was required to sign a non-compete agreement, keeping
him out of the pet industry until 2016.
To get the most value
out of a pet industry trade show, retailers must do more than simply stroll down the aisles of vendor exhibits.
Look at other effective logos, both in and
out of the pet industry.
Not exact matches
As you've no doubt guessed, it's a digital revolution that calls into question the very principles
of education, prompting
Peter J. Wells, chief
of higher education at UNESCO, to remark that: «
Industry employers contend that half
of what students learn in the first two years
of a four - year technology degree will be
out of date by the time they graduate.»
There are obvious reasons the
industry has had less - than - desirable returns, including: massive over-funding
of the sector, huge increases in inexperienced venture capitalists that took a decade to
peter out, and the massive correction in the value
of the public stock markets that closed many exit opportunities for half a decade.
These are some
of the best parts
of Peter Berg's workmanlike disaster movie: riggers checking in at a heliport before being flown
out for their 21 - day shifts; a sore, tired - looking guy in safety - orange coveralls cracking a dumb joke; middle - aged men who pronounce «cement» as «see - ment» talking construction timetables; a visiting executive being asked to remove his magenta tie because
of industry superstition.
That's the bottom line
of Shoot
Out: Surviving the Fame and (Mis) Fortune
of Hollywood, an inside look at the movie - making
industry co-authored by
Peter Bart and
Peter Guber.
The company's broad range
of products, sound reputation throughout the
pet industry and commitment to innovation has helped it stand
out in an extremely crowded marketplace.
With golf
outings and resort amenities available for attendees, this conference will be the highlight
of the
pet industry.
However, armed with substantial business experience, particularly in bringing consumer products to market, Weiss set
out on an enterprise that would put her company squarely at the forefront
of the natural products trend that is currently sweeping the
pet industry.
For example, in April 2015, the committee became aware
of a high incidence
of canine influenza in the Chicago area, and PIJAC put
out a
Pet Industry Health Alert outlining the facts about what canine influenza is, what symptoms
pet owners should be on the lookout for and how to protect dogs.
With this in mind,
Pet Business reached
out to a select group
of top executives from some
of the
industry's top
pet product companies to get their perspectives on the key issues facing
pet stores today, as well as how retailers can rise to the challenges that are sure to shape
pet retailing for years to come.
But what started
out as a trend has evolved into a mainstay
of the
pet industry.
They work closely with a handful
of cottage
industries that hand make and sell
pet accessories
out of their homes or small stores.
Meanwhile, the bills also addressed other areas
of the
pet sales
industry, including legislation designed to keep «puppy mill» dogs
out of New York retail kennels.
Paul Cannella, president and founder
of PoopBags.com, discusses how his company continues to stand
out in the
pet industry more than a decade after it first innovated the pick - up bags category.
Assuming this is how the next round
of consolidation plays
out, the resulting homogenization
of pet retail could reverberate throughout the
industry, depressing diversity and even outright killing certain product categories that do not necessarily serve the profit - generating needs
of private - equity investors.
And
out of the top 450 companies listed in Entrepreneur Magazine's most recent assessment
of franchises, seven are in the
pet industry.
Even as «Made in the USA» labels have grown more important to
pet food and treat shoppers,
industry experts point
out that this is really just one aspect
of a multi-faceted trend toward products that are wholesome and trustworthy.
Some
pet shops make money
out of our desire and our wish to share our home with animals - they do this callously and hypocritically, supporting an
industry that exploits the animals they sell - commercial breeders.
To help clean
out America's shelters, two
pet industry leaders, Wahl and Petfinder Foundation, are addressing a dirty issue about
pet adoption, and in the process giving thousands
of shelter dogs a fresh start.
«These are the moms and the dads
of the babies in the
pet stores,» Szczudlo explained, adding that people who go
out and purchase puppies in shops don't realize that they're «supporting the
industry that does this to the parents.»
The BlogPaws Conference is a three - day conference for
pet bloggers, with educational sessions, networking opportunities and an exhibition hall full
of brands showcasing and giving
out samples
of the latest products in the
pet industry.
We do rescue and run into this type
of crap all
of the time... it's the some
of the saddest things I think humans can consider doing to helpless creatures... with
out humans they suffer adn that is the whole sad part to all
of this that is going on in the
pet industry.
Katrina Boldry, who has been designing custom leashes and accessories since 2008
out of her small Aurora warehouse space called Bold Lead Designs, said she agrees with Richardson that in today's
pet industry no responsible breeder sells their puppies to a retailer for sale to the general, unscreened public.
To keep our puppies healthy and on good (and affordable) diet this year, for our 2018 best puppy food rankings I've used my personal experience in the
pet food
industry and employed the help
of other experts to go through hundreds
of dog food brands and formulas, and pick
out twenty five best puppy foods.
Born
out of a genuine concern about the often misguided standard practices
of the
pet health
industry, and motivated by our heartfelt commitment to promoting safer and more natural dog care and treatment practices, our primary concern is the health and wellbeing
of dogs everywhere.
They have no inflexible points
of view or doctrines on the subject
of diet that they are
out to prove and they are not lobbied by commercial interests in the
pet food
industry.
The
pet food
industry, your veterinary product distributors and their many fellow travelers in the AVMA will do their best to scare you
out of it.
Paid $ 5,000 a month by an
industry association
of CBEs, his goal in making the claim was to get the court to overturn a law that makes it illegal for
pet stores in Grove City, OH, to sell puppy mill dogs; the law requires
pet stores to work with rescues and shelters to adopt
out rescued animals instead.
While these virtual ways to engage
pets could never replace taking quality time
out of your day to connect with
pets and assess their needs, it is exciting that strides are being made in the tech
industry that aim to improve
pets» health and safety overall.
The bills would have invalided the laws
of eight Georgia municipalities designed to keep
pets sourced from this cruel
industry out of their local
pet stores.
The
pet service
industry is growing in leaps and bounds each day, especially with the economic changes and people
out of work.
Petfood Forum 2018 featured a sold -
out Exhibit Hall floor where attendees engaged with nearly 300
of the
pet food
industry's top suppliers.
Pet Fooled — a documentary currently streaming on Netflix, iTunes, and Vimeo — sets
out to expose the contradictory and sometimes harmful inner workings
of the commercial
pet food
industry.
But as we have all witnessed, the
pet industry has changed greatly in the decade since we moved the majority
of our grooming coverage
out of the pages
of our flagship publication and into its own platform.
Ken Oh, president & CEO
of the Pet
Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC), encourages the Chicago City Council to change its proposed ordinance to one that strictly prohibits the purchase
of pets from unlicensed,
out -
of - state breeders or USDA licensed breeders who have recent, uncorrected, direct USDA inspection violations which reflect serious issues that could be harmful to animals.
Boasting its position as first in the
industry to manufacture tables exclusively for
pet grooming, PetLift makes grooming tables that stand
out from the competition in a variety
of ways.
Dog Gone Smart continues to stand
out in the
pet industry as a product innovator, using the latest technologies to develop
pet products that improve the quality
of life for both
pets and their owners.
«The public is clearly against the abusive practices that take place in the commercial
pet - breeding
industry, yet we've allowed them to exist with little to no oversight or concern for the welfare
of the animals that they've churned
out for far too long.
The growing
pet culture in South Korea, and the clear interest
of many farmers to transition
out of this
industry, is a strong indication that the dog meat trade's days are numbered.
Only one
out of four
pet stores now sells puppies and kittens, according to the
Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council.
Working in the
pet supply retail
industry, I've had to stress the importance
of cutting back on treats that are not nutritionally balanced and «waiting the dog
out» when it comes to not wanting to eat their food.
Every year I go to one
of the biggest — if not the biggest —
pet industry trade shows in Orlando, Florida, to check
out all the latest and greatest cat and dog products.
As a founding member
of both the Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) and the
Pet Leadership Council, APPA is reaching
out to all segments
of the
pet industry to support the handling
of live animal issues and ensure a healthy, ongoing supply
of responsibly bred and cared for animals.
«Each year, SuperZoo sells
out its floor show and has a long wait list
of new vendors trying to enter the marketplace with their latest
pet -
industry innovations.»
As it moves forward in reaching
out to children through the
Pets in the Classroom program, PCT will have the data it needs to convince educators everywhere that it is not just the
industry touting
pets and the inherent benefits
of pet ownership.