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BlueCotton Launches “Spring of Hope” T-Shirt Line
BlueCotton, a custom T-shirt company based in Bowling Green, Ky., kicked off its “2009 Spring of Hope” line Friday by sending tees to the entire Obama family, including one specially made for the soon-to-arrive First Pet.
PIJAC Loses Long Time Employee
Howard Deardorff, long time PIJAC employee, passed away last Sunday, March 29, 2009, at his home in Stevensville, Maryland. Howard was 80 years old.
Skybark Event Mixes Pleasure with Purpose
On Feb. 6, Skybark, a Los Angeles-based pet-friendly party organizer hosted a fashion show and Awards party to kick off the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Search Engine Seeks to Raise $1 Million for Animal Welfare Group
A search engine hopes to raise at least $1 million for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals through 2009 in an effort to help animal shelters deal with increasing homeless animal populations and declining charitable donations spurred by housing and economic woes.
Soap Star Shows Support for Adoption Campaign
Zootoo.com’s “Adoption Is the Option” campaign, which aims to help homeless pets find families, features actress Rebecca Budig, of ABC’s “All My Children.”
Morris Animal Inn Hosts Grand Reopening
The Morris Animal Inn, a luxury pet resort and spa in Morristown, N.J., held a grand reopening celebration in November to mark the completion of a multi-million-dollar expansion and renovation project more than two years in the making.
Retailers-Only Program Planned for Global
The American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) plan to hold a “Pet Products Retailer Summit” at Global Pet Expo 2009.
Chromebones Releases New Line
Chromebones, Inc., a Los Angeles, Calif.-based manufacturer of pet products and apparel, has licensed designer Christian Audigier’s name for its new line of dog clothing and accessories.
Skybark Event Mixes Pleasure with Purpose
On Feb. 6, Skybark, a Los Angeles-based pet-friendly party organizer hosted a fashion show and Awards party to kick off the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Search Engine Seeks to Raise $1 Million for Animal Welfare Group
A search engine hopes to raise at least $1 million for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals through 2009 in an effort to help animal shelters deal with increasing homeless animal populations and declining charitable donations spurred by housing and economic woes.
Soap Star Shows Support for Adoption Campaign
Zootoo.com’s “Adoption Is the Option” campaign, which aims to help homeless pets find families, features actress Rebecca Budig, of ABC’s “All My Children.” Budig, who plays Greenlee Smythe on the soap, is speaking out on behalf of the millions of pets nationwide that are in need of homes in an effort to help drum up support for the campaign and raise awareness about the issue of homeless pet overpopulation.
Morris Animal Inn Hosts Grand Reopening
The Morris Animal Inn, a luxury pet resort and spa in Morristown, N.J., held a grand reopening celebration in November to mark the completion of a multi-million-dollar expansion and renovation project more than two years in the making. The ambitious project doubled the size of the facility from 12,000 square feet to 24,000 square feet and added a number of new amenities.
Retailers-Only Program Planned for Global
The American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) plan to hold a “Pet Products Retailer Summit” at Global Pet Expo 2009.
Chromebones Releases New Line
Chromebones, Inc., a Los Angeles, Calif.-based manufacturer of pet products and apparel, has licensed designer Christian Audigier’s name for its new line of dog clothing and accessories.
Luxury Pet Pavilion Adds More Tabletop Spaces
The Luxury Pet Pavilion trade show, set to take place March 7-8 in Los Angeles, has revised its floor plan to include more tabletop spaces.
LittleGifts Relocates to N.J.
LittleGifts Inc., a jewelry, giftware and pet products manufacturer, has moved its corporate offices and warehouse from New York, N.Y., to Secaucus, N.J., to better accommodate its growing customer base.
Boutique Opens with Style and Hosts Top Dog Model Casting Call
Doggy Chic, a new dog boutique in Boca Raton, Fla., is hosting a grand opening on Jan. 31 and posing pooches are invited. The America’s Top Dog Model contest, which is in its fifth year, kicks off at the event with its first casting call for the 2009 contest.
L.A. Dog Boutique Gets Ultimate Makeover
Woof Dog Boutique was featured on The Style Network's Peter Perfect.
National Retail Federation Recommends Sales Tax Holidays
The National Retail Federation (NRF), a Washington, D.C.-based trade association with about 2,200 members, has asked President-elect Barack Obama to incorporate a series of national sales tax holidays into upcoming economic stimulus legislation.
Pet Fashion Week New York Spring Show Canceled
Pet Fashion Week New York, well-known for its annual luxury pet industry trade show in August, canceled a second show it had planned for February of this year.
Dublin Dog Announces Photo Contest Winners
Dublin Dog Co., Inc., a Charlotte, N.C.-based manufacturer of pet accessories and owner apparel, revealed yesterday the winners of its “How Do You Dublin” photo contest.
RocknRollK9 Launches Human T-shirts
RocknRollK9, a pet fashion brand based in Marblehead, Mass., is making it easy for pets and their owners to dress alike.
Luxury Philadelphia Residence Caters to Pets
Pet owners living in Philadelphia’s The Residences at Two Liberty Place don’t need to travel far to pamper their furry companions.
Pet Estates Launches Consulting Service
Don and Mary Lynn Gagnon, owners of Pet Estates Inc., a pet resort based in Melrose, N.Y., in September launched a new consulting service that offers everything from training to custom-built pet condos.
Dog Daycare opens in Delaware
Dogtopia, a dog daycare, spa and boarding franchise, has opened a new location in Wilmington, Del.
Joe Corbi’s Now Offers Dog Treats
Joe Corbi’s, a Baltimore,Md.-based food fundraising company, is now serving up treats for dogs.
Pupcentric Owner Appears on ‘Oprah’
Jamye Hickman, owner of Pupcentric, an East Point, Ga.-based manufacturer of pet products, had a brush with fame this fall when she appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show as a featured guest.
Anne & Jane Celebrates its 20th Anniversary
Anne & Jane, a sterling silver jewelry manufacturer in Fort Bragg, Calif., is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the launch of a limited edition collection.
Sao Paulo Hilton Starts New Pet Program
The Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi in Brazil aims to relinquish pet-related tensions among couples with its “No More Doggy Drama” getaway package.
Animal Medical Center Auctioning Luxury Pet Houses on eBay
The Animal Medical Center, a non-profit animal hospital located in New York City, this week unveiled three luxury pet houses that will be auctioned off as part of its annual benefit.
Luxury Pet Pavilion Cancels "Cash and Carry" Event
Due to concerns from several industry professionals, Luxury Pet Pavilion has cancelled the “cash and carry event” which was to take place at its Los Angeles 2009 Spring Show on March 8.
PetEdge Sponsors Grooming Equipment Giveaway
PetEdge, a nationwide distributor of professional pet are supplies and equipment, is offering a chance to win grooming merchandise as part of its special “Holiday Giveaway” running Oct. 27 to Dec. 19.
Washington Humane Society Benefit Will Combine Canines and Couture
Fashion for Paws, the Washington Humane Society’s third annual fundraising fete, is scheduled for March 28, 2009, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., at the Embassy of Italy in Washington, D.C.
ASPCA Benefit Set
Animal lovers are invited to attend the Young Friends of the ASPCA’s annual benefit for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Luxury Pet Pavilion’s Spring Show to Commence with Celebrity Fundraiser
Luxury Pet Pavilion will kick off its Los Angeles 2009 Spring Show with a celebrity fundraiser on March 6 benefiting the Ruff Houzen Animal Rescue Foundation.
Pets to Feel Pinch This Holiday Season
Nearly one out of three pets can expect less from its owner this coming holiday season, according to market research firm TNS Retail Forward, which provided further detail on upcoming holiday season this morning.
Study Finds Online Retailers Optimistic
Despite an economy arguably in recession, the majority of online retailers continue to be cautiously optimistic about how their businesses will perform during the next 12 months, according to a Shop.org study conducted by Forrester Research, Inc.
Retail Group Predicts ‘Meager’ Holiday Gains
The National Retail Federation recently forecast sales would increase 2.2 percent for the 2008 holiday season, the slightest increase since 2002, when holiday sales rose 1.3 percent.
Pet Boutique Industry Loses a Friend: Jami Jones
Jami Gail Jones of Osceola, Ind., owner of Canine Crazy pet boutique in Granger, Ind., died suddenly on May 1. She was 38.
ABKA Changes Name to Pet Care Services Association
In an effort to better reflect its existing membership and changes within the industry, the ABKA has changed its name to the Pet Care Services Association, effective immediately.
Pet Spending to top $43 Billion
Americans will spend $43.4 billion on pets in 2008, a 5 1/2 percent growth from 2007, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association.
Luxury Comes to Los Angeles, Red-Carpet Style
The Luxury Pet Pavilion, which made its debut last year during Pet Fashion Week in New York City, brought the red carpet event to Los Angeles in February.
L.A. Trade Show Caters to the Intimate Buying Experience
In Los Angeles this February, L.A. Pet Designers launched its first trade show, The Showroom, designed to provide attendees with a more relaxed and intimate buying experience at the Los Angles Convention Center.
European Fashion Scene
More than 300 people attended the fifth annual dog fashion show hosted by Harrods, the London-based upscale department store.
Education at FIT Includes Pet Fashion
New York City’s Fashion Institute of Technology is launching its first pet product design courses this spring and plans to implement a fuller curriculum in the future.
Pet Fashion Week Attendance Soars
The second annual Pet Fashion Week New York saw its number of buyers go up by 1,000 people, a 66-percent increase over last year’s premiere event.
Supreme Court Overturns Ban on Minimum Pricing
By a narrow margin, the Supreme Court of the United States has overturned a 1911 decision that made it illegal for manufacturers and resellers to agree on minimum resale prices.
Sherpa Pet Group Forms with Multiple Brands
A new company, Sherpa Pet Group LLC, will encompass several existing pet product brands under one name.
SkyBark Hosts Pet Fashion Event
Los Angeles-based SkyBark, a place where people can enjoy the nightlife with their pet, is rolling out the grass red carpet for its Dogs Allowed event at The Vanguard in Hollywood, Calif., on June 19.
Protecting the Planet
Eco-friendly products help manufacturer stand out from the crowds.
Coordinating Fashions
In fashion, as in gymnastics, coordination is key, according to Onleash Inc., a Charlotte, N.C.-based company that sells coordinating fashion accessories for dog owners and their companion.
Spending on Pets to Top $40 Billion
United States pet owners will likely spend more than $40 billion in 2007 on pet-related expenses, including food, accessories, veterinary care and gifts, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association.
Shopping Center Plots Mass Canine Wedding
Aspen Grove Lifestyle Center, an upscale shopping center in Littleton, Colo., plans to hold a mass canine wedding in May in a fund-raising event that will support the Denver Dumb Friends League
Study Shows Dog Ownership Influences Lifestyle
Ninety-nine percent of dog owners own a dog for companionship and 88 percent of dog owners regard their dog as a beloved family member.
Kippy's Sparks Quick Response
Karen Spitzer, owner of Coats n Totes, reported she received re-orders for the new Kippy’s Collection within a month of debuting the line at SuperZoo pet industry trade show in September.
Zoomark Online Registration Begins
Online buyer registration for Zoomark International 2007, May 10-13 in Bologna, Italy, begins in February at the event’s website (www.zoomark.it).
Cain & Able Commence Model Search
Cain & Able Collection Inc. began its 2007 “Haute Dog Super Model Search” for a 2007 canine cover dog in February. |