Features
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Departments
9 Industry News
16 Acquisition News
16 Distributor News
17 Endcap
18 Pet Charity News
19 Pets in the News
19 Human-Animal Bond News
77 The Marketplace
78 Advertiser Index
79 Pet Industry Calendar
80 People
PRODUCT PREVIEW
SUPERZOO
(special advertising section)
9 pages of products starting on page 34
NEWS
6 Show Recap
Petfood Forum Puts Latest Trends in Focus
Pet owner concerns and buying power
are driving the pet food industry, reported
industry experts at the annual event.
8 Show Recap
America’s Family Pet Expo Does It Again
20 Talking Points
How Brands Can Help Independent
Retailers Compete Against Amazon
23 Talking Points
Pets Need Shielding from
Domestic Violence
The Pet and Women Safety Act will help
ensure that domestic violence survivors
have access to safe shelters for their pets.
PET DEALER FOCUS
24 Retailer of the Year
Loyal Biscuit Co. wins the Community and Pet
Partner Award.
27 Product Merchandiser Focus
Toying with Sales
Manufacturers and retailers weigh in on
effective ways to merchandise and display
this key product category.
30 Behind the Scenes
A Natural Philosophy
For Redbarn Pet Products, natural is more
than a trend—it’s a cornerstone of the food
and treat maker’s existence.
31 Market Outlook
U.S. Hispanic Pet Ownership Is Most
Likely on the Rise
32 Market Outlook
Targeting Growing Pet Demographics
Can Offset Sluggish Advances in Pet
Ownership Overall
33 Business Builder
A Beginner’s Guide to Mobile Grooming
DOG MARKETPLACE
44 From Itchy to All Clear
Achieving healthy skin and a lustrous coat
requires attention to both diet and grooming
products.
48 New Products
50 Shape Up
Health and fitness products for dogs can play
a key role in promoting canine health and
wellness.
PROFESSIONAL GROOMING
MARKETPLACE
54 Salon Equipment Gets Groomed
When it comes to choosing cases, arms and
tables, units designed to save time while
keeping groomers and their clients safe edge
ahead in popularity.
CAT MARKETPLACE
56 Feline Furniture Spotlights Sturdy Style
Top desires for cat furniture and housing
focus on secure, well-built items that enrich
cats’ lives and fit seamlessly into household
décor.
59 New Products
DOG & CAT MARKETPLACE
60 Problem Solvers
Whether it’s for anxiety or another concern, pet
owners are looking for behavior and training
products that solve problems.
63 New Products
NATURAL MARKETPLACE
64 Natural Grows Wild
USA-made diets that have limited ingredients,
contain exotic proteins, and are free from
grains and synthetic ingredients meet
customer demand in the natural marketplace.
66 New Products
67 Repellents Enjoy Natural Popularity
As natural products become more
widespread, flea and tick options experience
an uptick in demand.
AQUATICS MARKETPLACE
69 Mastering Maintenance
Pet specialty stores that emphasize proper
tank maintenance and water chemistry can
help customers succeed and stay in the hobby
for the long-run.
71 International Waters:
The EU Tackles Wildlife Trafficking
77 New Products
EXOTICS MARKETPLACE
72 Sizing Up Small Animal Food
In the small mammal category, pet specialty
retailers can capitalize on rising trends in the
segment.
76 New Products
PPN NOW
80 Canine Styles
With three boutiques in New York, Canine
Styles launches its own fashion collection
each spring and fall.
81 Please Leave a Message
Small independent pet retailers are definitely
in the market for all sorts of helpful business
services and tools.
82 Herbal (Holistic) Remedies Enter
the Pet Market
JUNE 2017
