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June 11, 2013
Weis Markets raises $189,000 for Paws for Pets

Weis Markets’ stores raised $189,000 in donations and pet supplies for more than 90 local animal shelters and rescue organizations during its month-long Paws for Pets program, the grocer announced.

June 5, 2013
Telemedicine has just gone to the dogs

Retail pharmacy may soon have another product to showcase as part of a comprehensive pet care set — a mobile health device to track activity for dogs.

June 4, 2013
Reports: Zyrtec launches virtual pet-walking Facebook app

Johnson & Johnson division McNeil Consumer Healthcare has launched a new marketing campaign around the allergy medication Zyrtec, according to published reports.

May 9, 2013
FidoPharm launches VetTrust line of pet supplements

FidoPharm announced the launch of a complete line of pet supplements under the VetTrust brand.

April 21, 2013
Pets fetch specialized OTC segment

While the recession has caused some pet lovers to cut back spending on toys and treats, when it comes to their pets' health, consumers aren't skimping.

February 25, 2013
Consumers pamper pets with good health

Pet supplies may have had limited growth this past year, but the stars of the segment are healthcare-related products. Pet supplies saw a 2% increase, bringing sales to $11.1 billion, according to Packaged Facts. The market research firm projects that this year, pet supplies will grow 4% over 2012 sales.

February 7, 2013
Sergeant's Pet Care Products taps Tiffani Thiessen for pet health awareness campaign

Sergeant's Pet Care Products embarked on an awareness campaign alerting pet owners on how to keep their pets healthy.

January 9, 2013
Small pet market rebounding after recession, report says

For most Americans who own pets, that word refers to the kinds with four legs and a predilection for purring or tail wagging. But more than 100 million Americans also own pets other than cats and dogs, representing a significant share of the market, according to a new report.

November 30, 2012
Bayer introduces Resultix tick spray for cats and dogs

Bayer HealthCare's animal-health division has introduced a new spray for killing ticks in cats and dogs, the company said.

October 12, 2012
Pet meds provide new way to draw in customers

One of the most common reasons that retailers give for pet-medication programs is that pets are part of the family.

October 11, 2012
Kinn introduces products for administering pet meds

Anyone with pets knows that the challenge of getting them to swallow pills is up there with giving them baths.

October 9, 2012
Treating furry friends to good health

Pet products have moved into the OTC aisles and even behind the pharmacy. Sales of pet supplies/OTC medicine are expected to reach $12.56 billion in 2012, according to the American Pet Products Association. 


June 21, 2012
Shoppers still spending on pets

American consumers still are spending on their pets. The American Pet Products Association estimated that consumers will spend nearly $53 billion on their pets this year, an increase of nearly 4% over 2011 spending.


June 19, 2012
Weis Markets raises $191,000 for Paws for Pets

Weis Markets on Tuesday reported its Paws for Pets program generated $191,000 in donations and pet supplies for 94 local animal shelters and rescue organizations in its five-state market area, nearly double the total raised in 2011.

May 16, 2012
Sam's Club to launch online pet care portal

Sam's Club has signed a deal with Triad Retail Media to provide pet care information on its website, Triad said Wednesday.

May 11, 2012
Could pet meds be the new flu shots?

The past two weeks have seen two new additions to the list of retailers selling prescription drugs for pets, showing that this space, while still small, is growing in importance.

May 2, 2012
Weis Markets launches fourth annual 'Paws for Pets' program

Weis Markets on Tuesday launched its fourth annual Weis Paws for Pets program, offering customers the opportunity to donate money, pet food and supplies to local animal shelters and rescue organizations in May.

April 13, 2012
Pet meds barking up retail’s tree

A typical retail pharmacy is equipped to handle most of the prescription needs of its customers, whether they have a skin rash, chronic illness or the need for a vaccination against the flu or shingles.


March 22, 2012
Adams Smart Shield applicator makes retail debut

Central Garden and Pet has launched a topical flea and tick control delivery device under its Adams brand.

March 21, 2012
Minute Maid debuts light lemonade line

Minute Maid is shaking up the juice aisle with a lighter version of its lemonade beverages.

November 30, 2011
Packaged Facts: Pet drug sales to reach $6.7 billion in 2011

While sales figures for pharmaceuticals are frequently reported on, drugs for people's four-legged friends also are a money maker.

October 11, 2011
Flavored waters run deep

Sales of plain PET bottled water may be flat, but there’s significant action in flavored and enhanced waters. Glaceau’s Vitaminwater Zero saw triple-digit sales increases in all three channels (excluding Walmart) for the 52 weeks ended Aug. 7, according to the SymphonyIRI Group.

September 6, 2011
Honest Tea shows off new look

Honest Tea has unveiled its redesigned labels for its PET line of Honest Tea and Honest Ade products.

July 19, 2011
PepsiCo Beverages Canada unveils 7UP EcoGreen bottle

PepsiCo's Canada operations has introduced its first soft drink bottle made from 100% recycled PET plastic.

July 13, 2011
PepsiCo Beverages Canada introduces soft drink bottle made from 100% recycled PET plastic

PepsiCo Beverages Canada has introduced the 7UP EcoGreen bottle, Canada's — and North America's — first soft drink bottle made from 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, plastic, the company reported Wednesday.

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