Tag: pet business

Amazon Launches Its Own Pet Product Line

by Mary Hope Kramer - 02519

There was some big news in the pet industry today, as Amazon launched its own line of pet products.  The pet line, sold under the brand name Wag, is exclusively for Amazon Prime subscribers.  Ten types of Wag dry dog food are currently available, and Amazon plans to add pet

Mars Petcare Launches Accelerator Program for Pet Startups

by Mary Hope Kramer - 03270

Mars Petcare has had great success with developing disruptive new technologies in the pet space, as well as growing their dozens of pet food brands.  Their biggest pet tech successes to date include hot properties like Wisdom Panel, a canine DNA testing company, and Whistle, a GPS pet location and

Pet Invention Scores Big on Shark Tank

by Mary Hope Kramer - 04021

There have been many pet inventions featured on Shark Tank over the show’s nine seasons, but last week’s episode featured a huge pet business investment from Lori Greiner: $500,000 for a 5 percent share! Lori spent the big bucks to obtain a share of the BrilliantPad.  The BrilliantPad is branded as

IKEA Launches Pet Product Line

by Mary Hope Kramer - 03065

The big news in the pet industry today was the entrance of major retailer IKEA into the pet product space.  The pet items are being billed as the LURVIG line (which means “hairy” in Swedish, in case you were wondering). IKEA is offering a wide range of products for both dogs

Nestle Purina PetCare to Open New Facility

by Mary Hope Kramer - 02373

Nestle Purina PetCare has announced plans to build a $320 million manufacturing and distribution center in Hartwell, Georgia.  The factory is expected to add 240 new jobs over the next five years to the Purina workforce (which currently boasts more than 8,000 employees).  Purina hasn’t opened a new U.S. factory

Free Dog Grooming Book Available

by Mary Hope Kramer - 09252

Have you considered a career (or side hustle) as a dog groomer?  Do you groom your own pets, or want to learn how to do it yourself?  Either way, it may be worth your while to check out the free dog grooming book that was just made available by Andis

Two Competitions Announced for Pet Entrepreneurs

by Mary Hope Kramer - 02279

Are you launching (or have you recently launched) your own pet business or pet product?  If so, consider entering these two high dollar competitions backed by major pet industry entities: The Pet Care Innovation Prize offered by Nestle Purina is back for 2017 after a successful debut last year.  The PCIP

Have You Been to BarkWorld?

by Mary Hope Kramer - 02785

BarkWorld isn’t a theme park for dogs (though that would be completely awesome and now we’re hoping someone has built one).  It’s actually a well known event for pet professionals involved in blogging, publishing, social media, or just about any type of pet related business venture. Currently under way in Atlanta