GROOM'D Ran Sessions in Atlanta. None of Them Change What's on Your Shelf.
A grooming trade show ran education sessions. Zero of them told a buyer what to stock or a brand where to send the rep.
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H&H's Pet Division Grew Revenue but Shrunk Inside Its Own Company. That's the Signal.
The parent company grew 23.9%. Pet grew 1%. The mix drop is the decision a buyer should notice if these brands sit on your shelf.
5 min read · Sep 2
Why a Dog Fashion Week in Manhattan Isn't Actually a Story About Pet Retail
A daycare in Manhattan is staging designer pop-ups and runway shows for dogs. The consensus: it's a retail trend signal. The truth: it's a service play with zero distribution component.
3 min read · Sep 1
What Do Colorado's New Pet Store Rules Actually Ban? (And When Do You Have to Stop Stocking It?)
The law takes effect January 1, 2028, but the exemption list is longer than the ban, and most independents already fit one.
4 min read · Sep 1
Why a Single Pet Supplies Plus Opening in Brookhaven Isn't Actually News for Independent Retailers
The franchise added one more unit to a 725-location build-out. That's a data point, not a signal to change your category strategy.
4 min read · Sep 1
Coles Walked From the $2.9B Greencross Deal in Three Weeks. The Valuation Gap Is Now the Story.
TPG wanted $2.9B. Coles did the math and walked. If you're planning an exit, the gap between those two numbers matters more than the deal itself.
3 min read · Sep 1
Lily's Kitchen Bets Shelf-Stable Fresh Will Land With Stores That Skipped the Cooler
Three SKUs, ambient-stable, £3.95 per pouch. The format bet is whether fresh sells without refrigeration.
2 min read · Sep 1
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