Corporate Strategy

BC Partners split PetSmart and Chewy into independent entities

PetSmart splits from Chewy

10.28.2020

By Jordan Tyler

The pet industry retailers will part ways, according to BC Partners, the private equity owner of both.

APPA to host virtual bootcamp for pet industry businesses

APPA to host virtual bootcamp on pet industry business strategies

09.23.2020

By Jordan Tyler

The online conference will take place from Nov. 10 to 12 and feature discussions on business basics, pet industry-specific business lessons, and growth strategies.

Freshpet marks 33% sales growth in second quarter

Freshpet ‘hitting on all cylinders,’ sales up 33% in Q2

08.05.2020

By Jordan Tyler

Despite disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the fresh pet food company has delivered strong growth so far in 2020.

Smalls collects funding for a grand total of $12 million in Series A

Smalls raises $9 million in capital funding

08.05.2020

By Jordan Tyler

The company has secured $12 million in total Series A funding, which it plans to use to expand its product offerings and its team.

Rob Ferguson speaks on cat product innovation for Smucker's

Smucker’s shares cat product innovation strategies

07.31.2020

By Jordan Tyler

Rob Ferguson, general manager of pet food and snacks for The J.M. Smucker Company, highlighted the company’s success in “reinvigorating” its cat food and treat portfolio.

Resources for pet food and treat manufacturers to remain resilient through COVID-19

7 tips for building a resilient business to withstand challenging times

07.07.2020

By Jennifer Semple

Pet food and treat companies share their success strategies for adapting to obstacles and staying strong during the COVID-19 pandemic.

L Catterton Latin American partners with Petlove to drive growth

Brazilian pet e-commerce platform secures strategic investment from L Catterton

06.23.2020

By Jordan Tyler

Petlove’s founder and chief executive officer will work with the private equity firm to further develop the company’s online presence throughout the country.