“Pet Business: Quaker Pet Group has had a lot of success since it was founded in 2010. To what do you attribute this success?Cristen Underwood: We strive to create products that retailers want to carry and that fit the needs of pet-loving consumers. Our ultimate goal is to offer retailers a range of high-quality, solution-oriented products that are innovative and stand out on a shelf. From durable toys for dogs that play hard to patent-pending innovations…”
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“Pet Business: Paws Aboard started with the development of the Doggy Boat Ladder, and has since grown to include a much broader portfolio of products. How has the company evolved over the years? What inspired the company to take the direction it did?Amber McCrocklin: Paws Aboard was created in 2003…”
“Pet Business: From your perspective, what is the state of the pet industry?Brad Forgette: I still see it as a growing market for those who compete with quality products—and I want to emphasize quality. I am firm believer that the companies with quality products are doing well. Unfortunately, companies from…”
“With the calendar flipping to the all-important fourth quarter, it’s time for pet retailers to start speculating about what is in store for them during the upcoming holiday selling season and beyond. Of course, the picture will become clearer once the season kicks into high gear around Thanksgiving, but if…”
“Despite what their cash registers may be telling them today, all independent pet retailers are engaged in a fight for survival.Yes, many pet stores out there are doing well, even thriving, despite the bad economy. But I’m not talking about how your bottom line looked last year, or even how…”