Pet Business

Pet Business is the premier publication dedicated to helping pet retailers boost their profitability. It offers valuable editorial content and significant advertising, providing essential insights for pet retailers to enhance both their current and future financial outcomes. The magazine targets its circulation specifically to business owners and other influential decision-makers in the industry. Pet Business reaches over 24,000 recipients, including pet supply stores, grooming salons, kennels, veterinarians, livestock and pet supply wholesalers, pet product manufacturers, and other industry-related entities. The editorial content includes crucial how-to guides and expert analysis on industry trends. Articles in Pet Business thoroughly address the challenges facing the sector and delve into topics that matter to retail leaders. Additionally, the publication features business columns, product and pet-related articles, and regular monthly sections.

National, Trade/B2B

English

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Global

#2249928

United States

#810065

Pets and Animals/Pet Food and Supplies

#4070

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When Less is More

Dec 1, 2024 | petbusiness.com | Pamela Mills-Senn

When limited-ingredient foods and treats started showing up on pet store shelves a few years ago, dog owners began to see these products offered several advantages over more mainstream fare. For one thing, their shorter lists of easier-to-understand ingredients gave people a better idea of what they were feeding their dogs.
Better Bathing to Increase Efficiency

Dec 1, 2024 | petbusiness.com | Dorothy Crouch

Groomers who are beloved by their clients and pet parents are known for making their services stand apart from the competition through exclusive offerings, specialty practices and creating a comfortable space for their clients. Pet parents don’t always see, nor do they know about, every seemingly small step that yields the clean, season-appropriate or beautifully finished grooming for their animals. These crucial offerings include thorough, safe and efficient bathing practices.
Crunch Time: Dog Chews That Entertain, Enrich & Heal

Dec 1, 2024 | petbusiness.com | Kelly Lindenau

When it comes to dog chews, independent pet retailers are witnessing a tasty revolution that’s more than just about keeping pups entertained. Today’s chew options are brimming with benefits, catering to the modern pet parent’s focus on health and wellness. “Pet parents continue to be very health conscious and seek products that contribute to the longevity of their pets,” says Mike Risoli, brand manager of chews and treats for Ethical Pet.
Driving the Natural Trend

Dec 1, 2024 | petbusiness.com | Nora Caley

Pet owners love their pets and the planet, and many are making purchase decisions that benefit both. People want to buy food, treats and other pet items that contain earth-friendly ingredients, are sold in sustainable packaging and do not contain harmful chemicals. Manufacturers in the pet space are answering these demands by launching new products with eco-friendly attributes and say retailers can benefit by merchandising the right products.
Supporting Pet Health, Store Sales

Nov 1, 2024 | petbusiness.com | Pamela Mills-Senn

The upside of pets receiving better care is that they’re living longer. But the flip side is that they are more likely to experience the issues that come with aging. As such, just as they hope to do for themselves, pet owners are looking for ways to stave off or prevent altogether some of the downsides associated with growing older. But that’s not all. Supporting overall well being throughout a pet’s life is an equally compelling objective.
Selling Playtime

Nov 1, 2024 | petbusiness.com | Kathleen Sturgeon

The holidays are officially upon us, and with this time of year comes a boost in sales as shoppers seek the perfect gifts for their loved ones—including the four-legged family members. Toys are at the top of any pet’s wishlist, but choosing a special gift can be difficult with the many options available. According to a report by Fortune Business Insights, the global pet toys market was valued at $8.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to swell to $15.29 billion by 2032.
Solving the Puzzle

Nov 1, 2024 | petbusiness.com | Nora Caley

From hiding treats to playing fetch, dog parents have long known that puzzles and interactive toys are great for entertaining their furry companions. These items can also relieve boredom and stress, soothe anxious dogs and burn off excess energy. Lately, the puzzles and interactive toys have served additional purposes, such as distracting the pup so their owners can work from home. Some newer toys are designed to support cognitive function, an issue that is top of mind for many pet owners.
Domestic Bliss

Nov 1, 2024 | petbusiness.com | Dorothy Crouch

Pet product brands that manufacture their goods in the USA benefit in many ways, including consumer trust, increased transparency and they also decrease the challenges that arise from international shipping, ingredient sourcing and political or military conflict. Consumers who see made-in-the-USA messaging when shopping for their pets often have favorable opinions regarding, not only the brands that offer the domestically made products, but also the retailers selling these items.
Unleashing Raw Power

Oct 31, 2024 | petbusiness.com | Kelly Lindenau

Arguably, modern consumers are more informed than ever before about their dietary options, opting for a focus on ingredients and their subsequent functions. It’s no longer about nutrition for nutrition’s sake; shoppers want products that have benefits beyond hitting the basic needs of their food pyramids. And while it’s the classic (albeit overused) hook, indeed, those preferences are naturally trickling down into buyers’ views on the food they feed their felines.
To the Rescue

Oct 1, 2024 | petbusiness.com | Pamela Mills-Senn

Certainly there are conditions and ailments afflicting pets that require a visit to the veterinarian but there are also many common problems—think minor cuts and abrasions, hot spots, bites, itching and so on—that can be easily and safely treated at home.