Brainstorms

Why You Could Do with a Set of Wheels

Hit the road!

Published

4 years ago

December 16, 2019

PETS+ Staff PETS+ January 2020 Issue

VANS AND TRUCKS are common with groomers, but just about all pet businesses could do with wheels. Aunt Kerry’s Pet Stop in Wilmington, NC, added some recently with the purchase of a box truck that they converted to serve as a mobile outlet. “Stepping out of the box this year means hitting the road for AKPS,” said owner Kerry Bradley. “We can’t wait to pull up to festivals, events and fundraisers in our new ride.”

NASC Media Spotlight

At first it was just an idea: Animal supplements needed the same quality control that human-grade supplements receive. But that was enough to start a movement and an organization —the National Animal Supplement Council — that would be dedicated to establishing a comprehensive path forward for the animal supplements industry. In this Media Spotlight interview, NASC’s president, Bill Bookout, talks to PETS+ interviewer Chloe DiVita about the industry today: Where it’s headed, what’s the latest focus and why it’s vital to gain the involvement of independent pet product retailers.