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Algae grow in every aquarium. Their presence might indicate poor water quality, but may also mean everything is proceeding normally. Controlling undesired algae requires understanding what causes their appearance. more>>
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Conscientious pet owners have long concerned themselves with the health and well-being of their pets. Now, with more access to educational information, such as the Internet and marketing materials from manufacturers, owners are savvier than ever when it comes to animal care. more>>
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Small animals travel from the supplier to the retailer and ultimately to a new home. The small-animal suppliers are the crucial beginning of this process. While every component of an industry is important, the companion-animal suppliers are the heart of the pet industry. more>>
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The biggest buzzword in consumer goods these days is “green,” but it’s not the color that’s all the rage. Instead, the impact a product has on the environment grabs consumers’ attention. more>>
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Pet specialty retailers: Make some more room on your shelves for small-animal bedding and herp substrates. This once-sleepy category continues to expand and specialize, building opportunities for retailers to capture extra rings at the cash register. more>>
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Retailers are usually most comfortable stocking items that have constant demand and a consistent sales history. Seasonal items, such as pet calendars, require more effort for the pet retailer than inventory staples and are perceived to have a higher risk factor. more>>
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Thanks to the federal government, taxpayers will soon have more money to spend. And there’s no reason why they shouldn’t be doing that in pet stores. more>>
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To learn the condition of the aquatics business today, we called a few manufacturers, retailers and distributors in this segment of the pet industry. The conversations focused on the good aspects of the business, some of the problems the industry is encountering and what the future might bring. more>>
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Flea and tick product sales rise, and topicals are still on top. more>>
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With kitten season approaching, retailers keep kitten products in focus. more>>
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No one wants to end up as the New Coke of the pet product industry. Yet every so often, an existing product needs to be rebranded or repackaged just to maintain a competitive edge. more>>
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Every evening Justin Rudd dines with his two English bulldogs, Rosie and Riley, at one of the many pet-friendly restaurants on Second Street in the Belmont Shore neighborhood of Long Beach, Calif. more>>
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The most popular breeds range from the classic Persian with its long coat and flat face to the very short coat and distinctly angular face of the Siamese. more>>
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In the wake of the recalls of pet food and Chinese-made toys in 2007, private-label brands (excluding those recalled) have seen a surge in popularity. more>>
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The ideal cure for separation anxiety is to take the pets along. more>>
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Who will leave their marks, for better or worse, on the pet industry this year? Who knows? But we’re making some educated guesses about who might warrant attention during the year. more>>
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Things were going well for Sean and Hazel Kelley. They had recently moved their pet store, Stinger’s Exotics, from a 700-square-foot store into a 1,400-square-foot store in Livonia, Mich. Hazel and her mother, Jackie May, ran the store, which specializes in invertebrates and herps. more>>
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Several Retailers of the Year 2007-2008 winners offer advice. more>>
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As wildfires forced people from their homes in Southern California this October, pet product manufacturers, retailers and distributors stepped in to aid pet owners and their animals. more>>
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