International
No. 1 FIRST FOR PET RETAILERS IN PRINT AND ONLINE
MARCH 2016 $5 PETPRODUCTNEWS.COM
Pet Product News
Merger Mania
Read the latest on how industry
acquisitions are heating up.
(PAGE 22)
Online Retail Traffic Looming Larger
Millennials’ and gen Xers’ shopping preferences show
why the industry must prepare now to address the
elephant in the pet store. (PAGE 30)
Global Pet Expo 2016
Check out the special events features
of one of the largest pet industry
shows of the year. (PAGE 27)
Lenders scrutinize many elements of a business concern before
approving a loan: solid sales performance, strong financial
management, a consistent credit track record and more. Find
out what independent retailers need to know in order to tell
bankers a story of long-term viability and make the smartest,
most sound loan decision to expand their business. (PAGE 47)
Felines have piqued
the interest of
millennials—today’s
most passionate
cat owners.
What’s the
industry doing
to capture their
hearts and
wallets? (PAGE 42)
GET THE
GREEN
TO GROW
Could One
New Cat Litter
Product Cause
the Category
to Scatter?
Lucy Pet Products’ Joey Herrick
gave PPN the exclusive scoop on
how his latest innovation could
lead to domination. (PAGE 32)
THIS ISSUE IS HUGE!
40 Pages of the Latest News
30 Pages of Dog Treats & Trends
20 Pages of Pet Lifestyle
& Exotics
PLUS: Cat, Natural, Aquatic,
Professional Grooming and MORE!
More than
110 PRODUCTS
in this issue!
Tell Us
Why Your
Store Is the
WINNER!
(PAGE 46)
MILLENNIALS LOVE CATS!
FINALLY
ADD-ON SALES
FOR CAT LITTER
Litter Box Air Purifier
