The past year
saw some pet industry trends plateau (like natural), while others kept picking up steam (refrigerated and frozen foods, to name just two).
Poindexter:
We see the pet industry as a global family, and this year's «Better Together» theme speaks to that.
McCrocklin: We have
seen the pet industry continue to grow every year, and that includes our niche market of water products and specialty items.
Not exact matches
As
seen on the Google Trends traffic, the
pet industry has peaks in December but maintains a steady level of base demand throughout the year.
ill Deutsch founded W.J. Deutsch & Sons in 1981 because he
saw a need in the wine
industry for a small company with strong family values, Deutsch's son and current company CEO
Peter Deutsch says.
The Naturally Good Expo is Australia's first business - to - business trade exhibition that will bring together all sectors of the
industry to
see the latest products, innovations and trends in food and beverages, supplements, beauty, household and
pet products.
Former ACCC Chairman, Graeme Samuel, has told the ABC that a parliamentary inquiry into the iron ore
industry could damage Australia's investment reputation:
see Peter Ryan, «Iron ore inquiry could damage Australia's investment reputation: Samuel» (ABC news, 18 May 2015).
Now Forgemasters is at the centre of another chapter in the story of
industry — picked by
Peter Mandelson for an # 80m loan before the election, it waits to
see if his successor Vince Cable delivers.
Only last week the CSEU went to
see defence minister
Peter Luff to urge him to support the UK defence
industry.
Peter Furniss and Scott Silverstein, two power
industry veterans,
saw opportunity.
Some things that probably factor into the
industry's disagreement:
Peter Jackson adapted books fifty years old and respected as great literature, the Potter books were being written alongside the first movies; Lord of the Rings centered on adult characters and played to a wider audience with PG - 13 ratings, the first Potter movies were PG, skewed younger, and starred kids (though anyone can
see the films matured and so did the fans, many already wrote the series off); finally, where Jackson provided one distinct vision and a cast of respected performers, Potter had a rotating director roster (all of them secondary to Rowling) and limited opportunities for its accomplished actors, giving the brunt of the work to the three kids and spectacle.
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.
Director Jon Watts was busy scoring the movie with composer Giacchino, but our sampling of the 2,300 effect shots were so brief it's hard to describe exactly what we
saw:
Peter's pre-Civil War suit is the non-Stark
Industries one
seen in the trailer.
«It's great to
see the
industry's support and confidence in the 2010 SEMA Show,» said
Peter MacGillivray, SEMA VP of events and communications.
Like it or not, the Internet has become a big influence on consumer shopping patterns; and while e-commerce still accounts for only a relatively small portion of
pet product sales,
industry experts almost universally agree that we are only
seeing the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the impact that web - based retailing will have on the
pet care category.
While it is obvious that the natural products trend is still having a big impact on the
pet industry — and on
pet specialty stores, in particular —
Pet Business recently conducted a survey of
pet store owners and operators to
see just how pervasive the the natural movement has become, as well as to reveal some of the challenges and opportunities facing
pet stores in this area.
«We are really
seeing the
industry shift its focus from generic
pet products and gifts for the masses to custom, personalized gifts for both
pets and
pet lovers,» Rice says.
And when you also consider that vendors are reportedly planning bigger, more elaborate exhibits than we've
seen at any
pet industry trade show over the past few years, it looks like this year is shaping up to be a great one for Global
Pet Expo and the rest of the
pet industry.
So, if you are still reading, grab a cup of eggnog and a slice of fruitcake, and let's
see what 2016 has in store for the
pet industry.
Stricker
saw a need for high - quality
pet treats in the
industry and wanted to provide a healthier option for
pets.
«We have
seen this go from the
pet food
industry all the way to poop bags, where now companies are using recyclable or biodegradable materials.»
While the reminiscing was fun, it was also quite interesting to
see how much the
pet industry has changed in the last decade.
«As spending continues on core services and products to keep
pets healthy, comfortable, active and well trained, we have also
seen big changes in the gifts for
pet lovers segment of the
pet industry,» says Gila Kurtz, co-owner, founder and vice president of sales at Dog is Good, which makes a wide variety of dog - inspired apparel and gifts for people and
pets.
While much of this may seem like common - sense advice, it's amazing how often we
see and hear criticisms of the «
pet industry» as uncaring when we're discussing prospective legislation.
«Although the economy has been a major factor for many
industries, the
pet industry continues to
see unprecedented growth and diversity.
While it is impossible to know exactly what the coming year will bring for the
pet trade, there are a few developments that the
industry can expect to
see in 2016.
As we've
seen in the
pet industry time and time again, the most successful, sustainable animal care trends are often firmly rooted in the world of human nutrition and wellness.
In 2016, the
pet industry can expect to
see an expanded portfolio under the Whitebridge name, as well as a continued focus on innovation and growth for their current brands.
With a large and continually expanding variety of products on the market, chews are clearly no exception to the ever - growing trend toward natural
pet products
seen throughout the
industry.
«If everyone is just selling dry goods, then where are they going to
see or be exposed to
pets and have a place to get that hamster, rabbit, guinea pig, bearded dragon or that first goldfish — or whatever the case might be,» says Doug Poindexter, president of the World Pet Association (WPA), an
industry organization that hosts the annual SuperZoo trade show and America's Family Pet Expo, a consumer show held in California and Washington every year.
The amount of legislation aimed at the
pet industry is increasing steadily; we could
see as many as 1,000 bills with the potential to affect
pet retailers» bottom line over the next two years.
I invite you to read through the profiles linked below to
see what it takes to tabbed as one of the
pet industry's elite, then come to Global
Pet Expo to
see who wins this year.
With PetSmart's acquisition of Chewy and retailers taking their web presence more and more seriously, the
pet industry is
seeing a growing trend toward digital interactions.
After several years of watching the grain - free movement reshape the
pet food category, the
industry is suddenly
seeing a resurgence of grain - in diets.
And while its great to
see our feline friends in need get loving homes, when talking dollars and cents, cat ownership simply does not have the same impact on
pet industry spending as dog ownership.
LIEN: We continue to
see opportunities for outdoor products in the
pet industry, as well as for
pet products in the outdoor
industry.
I have been in the
pet handling / grooming / training
industry for almost 15 years... so believe me when i say that TAYLER IS AWESOME!!!! Tayler can handle my very energetic bull terrier with ease, and my pup is always happy to
see her.
While working in the
pet grooming
industry, I
saw many grooming employees terminated when they failed to follow this policy.
Seeing as many cities have taken measures to ban the sale of mill dogs — and even helped get rescued dogs from shelters into
pet shops instead — there is no reason for this
industry to continue.
It is a little strange to
see these ingredients split, but it is a common practice in the
pet food
industry.
An article from PetFoodIndustry.com backs this up, noting that, «The (human) food
industry is centering on minimally processed and more natural foods, and we expect to
see similar trends for
pet food.»
- The Largest Annual
Pet Products Show in the World - Global
Pet Expo will provide the first opportunity to
see the latest
pet products and trends the
industry has to offer -
- With 450 new product launches, APPA's 46th Annual
Pet Products Trade Show provides the first opportunity to
see what the
pet products
industry has to offer -
While I think most of us as
pet owners understand that everything you read on the internet isn't always the truth, or can't always be trusted, when we
see things that are written by veterinarians, claim to be written by someone in the
pet industry that should know what they're talking about we automatically think that, that's advice that we should take.
For
pets and
pet parents alike, a trip to VCA LaGrange Park Animal Hospital is an opportunity to
see how our neighborly, welcoming staff cares for your
pet as if it were their own, and treats you with the friendliness and respect you'd expect from an
industry leader.
For
pets and
pet parents alike, a trip to our clinic is an opportunity to
see how our neighborly, welcoming staff cares for your
pet as if it were their own, and treats you with the friendliness and respect you'd expect from an
industry leader.
Sadly, consumers who purchase puppies from
pet stores or online without
seeing a breeder's home firsthand are often unknowingly supporting this cruel
industry.
I first conceived of opening a «green»
pet store and dog grooming salon in San Francisco when I
saw the growth of organic and natural products spill over into the
pet industry.
Anyone who loves or has loved a
pet should
see this film; it exposes the
pet industry, the animal welfare system, and will open your eyes about how all of us must come together to make a change.
With that kind of scientific dedication, it is easy to
see why Royal Canin has stayed at the top of the
pet food
industry for as long as they have.