by Carol Frank | Jan 15, 2014 | The Pet Industry
I recently completed a research project to study the current and future landscape of the pet product distribution industry. Questions to be answered revolved around the active M&A activity and what does it mean for independent retailers, small distributors and...
by Carol Frank | Jun 20, 2013 | The Pet Industry
On June 27th, I’m excited to moderate THE FUTURE OF THE PET INDUSTRY: PROFITING FROM OUR CHANGING DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS. Our presenter will be Michael Johnson, Vice President of Marketing & Information at Chuck Latham Associates. Michael specializes in CPG / FMCG...
by Carol Frank | May 29, 2013 | The Pet Industry
The first four months of 2013 saw increased transaction activity in the pet industry, resulting in 10 announced transactions: 8 M&A deals and 2 private placements. Pet Transactions are on pace to exceed the total of 29 announced transactions in 2012. The pet...
by Carol Frank | May 29, 2013 | The Pet Industry
The first twenty years of my career in the pet industry were focused on the pet bird segment. When I opened my pet store in Dallas in 1987, the bird craze was in its infancy. Many of the birds I sold in my store were wild caught. Thankfully, the Wild Bird...
by Carol Frank | Mar 29, 2013 | The Pet Industry
AN INTERVIEW WITH FOUNDER CHRIS BENTLEY As a fellow Boulder resident, I know Chris Bentley through his many community activities, including serving with me on the University of Colorado Deming Center for Entrepreneurship Board of Directors. Chris heads up Deming’s...
by Carol Frank | Feb 20, 2013 | The Pet Industry
M&A Pet Transactions slowed after the first quarter of 2012, resulting in a total of 29 announced transactions in comparison to 41 announced transactions in 2011. The pet industry also continues to experience premium valuations compared to its consumer products...
