PetSmart

PetSmart Celebrates Launch of New Loyalty Program with the Ultimate Form of Loyalty -- Tattoos

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

PHOENIX, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent survey uncovered that 49% of pet parents have, or know someone who has, a tattoo they regret. However, a majority of those with regrets would not regret a tattoo of their pet,* which is why PetSmart is celebrating the launch of the new Treats Rewards loyalty program with the ultimate form of loyalty — tattoos.

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  • However, a majority of those with regrets would not regret a tattoo of their pet,* which is why PetSmart is celebrating the launch of the new Treats Rewards loyalty program with the ultimate form of loyalty — tattoos.
  • "Tattoos are the ultimate form of loyalty, but we know that sometimes the thing you thought you'd want to commemorate forever turns out to be…not so forever.
  • With more than 67 million loyalty members, the upgraded program will give pet parents more rewards than ever before.
  • "The new PetSmart Treats Rewards program offers more ways to engage, save and discover the extraordinary value that comes from being part of the program.

Ordergroove Sees New Business Growth of 152%, Powering Recurring Revenue for Ecommerce and Retail Giants

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

To help grow recurring revenue for these new customers, Ordergroove has signed 42 new agency partners who are certified to implement Ordergroove’s technology.

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  • To help grow recurring revenue for these new customers, Ordergroove has signed 42 new agency partners who are certified to implement Ordergroove’s technology.
  • The new business growth is matched by returning customers, with powerhouse brands like GNC and Tractor Supply Co. renewing their long-standing partnerships with Ordergroove.
  • "Following a record-breaking year where we empowered merchants to achieve profitable, subscription-driven recurring revenue growth, we're ramping up our innovation.
  • Ordergroove intends to widen its platform capabilities in the US and overseas to support the growing demand from brands to drive profitable growth through recurring customer relationships.

Global Pet Care Market Outlook & Forecast Report 2022-2024 & 2024-2028 Featuring Prominent Vendors - Nestle Purina, Mars, and J.M Smucker Co - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

The "Global Pet Care Market - Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Pet Care Market - Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global pet care market is expected to surpass $400 billion by 2028 from $295 billion in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 5.22%
    The global pet care market is highly fragmented as multiple players exist across various market attributes.
  • North America holds the most prominent share of the global pet care market, accounting for over 49% in 2022.
  • The dry pet food segment dominated the global pet care market, accounting for a share of over 42% in 2022.

Shoptalk Opens Registration for Inaugural Fall Event

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Shoptalk, the leading global event for retail innovation, today announces the registration, launch and preliminary agenda of Shoptalk Fall.

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  • Shoptalk, the leading global event for retail innovation, today announces the registration, launch and preliminary agenda of Shoptalk Fall.
  • “Shoptalk Spring has served as the annual touchpoint for the retail industry to come together to innovate, collaborate and redefine the retail ecosystem, but the call for another opportunity to connect has grown louder and louder” said Sophie Wawro, Global President, Shoptalk.
  • Shoptalk Fall participants will also have the opportunity to take part in Meetup—the world’s largest meetings program for the retail industry that will be facilitating more than 20,000 double-opt-in meetings during the event.
  • Registration for Shoptalk Fall 2024 is now open.

commercetools Announces Keynote and Programming Line Up for 2024 Elevate - The Global Commerce Summit™

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

MUNICH, Germany, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- commercetools, a global commerce company and the leader in composable commerce, today unveiled the full agenda and speaker lineup for its upcoming inaugural conference, Elevate - The Global Commerce Summit. On April 16-18, hundreds of industry luminaries and leaders, as well as commercetools customers and partners will come together in Miami Beach, Florida to discuss what the future of commerce looks like for enterprises across the globe.

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  • MUNICH, Germany, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- commercetools , a global commerce company and the leader in composable commerce, today unveiled the full agenda and speaker lineup for its upcoming inaugural conference, Elevate - The Global Commerce Summit .
  • At Elevate, attendees can expect keynotes led by commercetools leaders Mike Sharp, Jen Jones, and Kelly Goetsch as well as CEO and Co-Founder, Dirk Hoerig.
  • Breakout sessions highlighting the impact of composable commerce across industries and business models, as well as trends across marketing, commerce, technology and business.
  • Global Partner Day will bring together 230+ commercetools partners to explore the latest advancements and share insights on leveraging partnerships to drive commerce transformation.

Where Do Pet Store Hamsters Come From? Last Chance for Animals Exposes Animal Suffering in Hamster Breeding Mill

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Following an in-depth undercover investigation, Last Chance for Animals (LCA), an international animal rights group, is launching a campaign to urge PetSmart, Petland, and Petco to stop selling hamsters and other small animals.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Following an in-depth undercover investigation, Last Chance for Animals (LCA), an international animal rights group, is launching a campaign to urge PetSmart, Petland, and Petco to stop selling hamsters and other small animals.
  • The investigation exposes animal suffering at a commercial small-animal breeding mill that breeds and sells tens of thousands of hamsters annually.
  • Breeding mills subject hamsters to unimaginable horrors, much like the puppy mill industry.
  • Hamsters from these types of mills can end up in pet stores like Petco, PetSmart, and Petland.

commercetools Accelerates Global Momentum, Announces Strong 2023 Business Results

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

2023 was a standout year for commercetools.

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  • 2023 was a standout year for commercetools.
  • Our robust business momentum and fiscal results are evidence of the value customers find in commercetools and composable commerce," said Dirk Hoerig, co-founder and CEO of commercetools.
  • Customer base is now equally split across EMEA and the Americas, solidifying commercetools' global expansion and underscoring the company's strong foothold in the American market as a European SaaS company.
  • In the last 18 months, the company announced six new products, including commercetools Connect , commercetools Checkout and commercetools Foundry , making it easier than ever to infuse composability into the modern commerce stack.

Nominations Open for Human Animal Bond Innovation Awards

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) announced today at Global Pet Expo that the public is now invited to submit nominations for the Human Animal Bond Innovation Awards, a program designed to recognize individuals, companies and organizations beyond pet care that are advancing the human-animal bond and creating a more pet-friendly society.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) announced today at Global Pet Expo that the public is now invited to submit nominations for the Human Animal Bond Innovation Awards, a program designed to recognize individuals, companies and organizations beyond pet care that are advancing the human-animal bond and creating a more pet-friendly society.
  • "HABRI is inspired by so many dedicated individuals, companies and organizations that are honoring the human-animal bond," said Steven Feldman, president of HABRI.
  • "Although there are amazing pet care innovations on display here at Global Pet Expo, we are specifically looking for nominations from outside of the pet space.
  • "PetSmart Charities is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor for the Human Animal Bond Innovation Awards," said Aimee Gilbreath, president of PetSmart Charities.

Guitar Center Appoints Kristin Shane as Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Guitar Center, the world's largest omni-channel musical instrument retailer, today announced the appointment of Kristin Shane as Guitar Center's Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer, effective immediately. Reporting directly to CEO Gabe Dalporto, Shane will oversee the integration of the marketing and merchandising functions to enhance the end-to-end customer experience. Shane will be responsible for product, promotions, visual merchandising, omni-channel experience, and activations.

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  • Retail Leader to Enhance End-to-End Customer Experience, Reinforce Guitar Center's Market Leadership
    WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Guitar Center, the world's largest omni-channel musical instrument retailer, today announced the appointment of Kristin Shane as Guitar Center's Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer, effective immediately.
  • Reporting directly to CEO Gabe Dalporto, Shane will oversee the integration of the marketing and merchandising functions to enhance the end-to-end customer experience.
  • "As a visionary leader and a world-class merchant, we are thrilled to welcome Kristin Shane to our executive team," said Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto
    "As a visionary leader and a world-class merchant, we are thrilled to welcome Kristin Shane to our executive team," said Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto.
  • Shane transitions to her new role at Guitar Center from PetSmart, where she served as Senior Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer, driving billions in incremental sales and market expansion.

PetSmart Charities Teams Up with Hill's Pet Nutrition for National Adoption Week, Celebrating 30 Years of Pet Adoptions

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Monday, March 18, 2024

PHOENIX, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate 30 years of helping adoptable pets find loving families, PetSmart Charities® – the leading funder of animal welfare in the U.S. – challenged all PetSmart U.S. stores and their local shelter/rescue partners to each find new homes for 30 pets in 30 days during National Adoption Week (March 18-24, 2024) alongside Hill's Pet Nutrition.

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  • As PetSmart Charities inches closer to its 11 millionth in-store pet adoption, Hill's Pet Nutrition has joined forces to sponsor PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week this year.
  • In addition to sponsoring this event, Hill's is also the official feeding sponsor of PetSmart Charities, providing food to all the Adoption Centers in PetSmart stores across the United States.
  • Hill's and PetSmart Charities share a commitment to helping pets find loving families and to strengthening the bond between pets and their people.
  • During PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week, potential pet parents will have the chance to interact with adoptable pets from local shelters, including cats, kittens, dogs, puppies and small pets at PetSmart stores.