Opulent lodgings arise in Boston strictly for pets - The Boston Globe

Opulent digs arise in Hub strictly for the 4-legged set

The Boston Globe | Beth Teitell | 13 Apr 2011

With 91 percent of owners calling their pet a member of the family and with the economic downturn easing, there is increasing demand for luxury pet lodging, according to a report by Packaged Facts, a Maryland research firm. Many facilities have added upscale amenities, such as customized suites with individualized decor or advanced air purification systems, according to the company’s most recent report.

Unlike the kennels of the past, with their chain-link fences and concrete floors, luxury pet hotels offer more than just flat-screen televisions. There are webcams, spas, airy rooms, and, increasingly, cage-free sleeping arrangements that allow pets to sleep on a bed with a hotel employee or engage in slumber parties with other (well behaved) animals.

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What will be the next “big bang” in the U.S. pet market, and what can marketers and retailers do now to help expedite this all-important future sales driver?

What will be the next “big bang” in the U.S. pet market, and what can marketers and retailers do now to help expedite this all-important future sales driver? This and other key questions are answered in U.S. Pet Market Outlook 2011-2012, a new report from Packaged Facts’ senior pet market analyst David Lummis. Pet Market Outlook 2011-2012 features exclusive late-breaking national pet owner survey data collected by Packaged Facts and fresh insight Lummis gathered from this month’s Global Pet Expo 2011 – where he was a featured speaker – to gauge current and future consumer attitudes on numerous topics.  Now in its 3rd edition, Pet Market Outlook is the go-to source for an overview of U.S. pet industry trends and forecasts across all of the four core categories:  veterinary services, pet food, non-food pet supplies, and non-medical pet services (grooming, boarding, training, etc.).  More information: Price/Info   |   Table of Contents   |   Place an Order - (10% discount if order placed by April 1, 2011)

Trends in OTC and veterinary-dispensed pet supplements usage vs. usage of special-purpose nutritional formula pet foods and treats

Pet Supplements and Nutraceutical Treats Trends in OTC and veterinary-dispensed pet supplements usage vs. usage of special-purpose nutritional formula pet foods and treats are featured in Packaged Facts' latest pet market study. Based on proprietary survey data, the report breaks the market into two categories—supplements and nutraceutical treats—with a primary focus on products for dogs, cats and horses. Exclusive Insights Include: New Product Trends - Spot emerging opportunities and understand the underlying market forces impacting the pet supplement and nutraceutical treat market today. Competitive Trends - Benchmark your competitors with a detailed look at the companies making a mark on the industry. Market Forecast - Leverage our comprehensive sales coverage to strengthen your position and identify area for growth. Consumer Trends - Position your product to match the shopping patterns of your targeted clients. Using proprietary survey data from Packaged Facts’ fall 2010 pet owner survey, we charted the OTC usage trends and veterinary-dispensed pet supplements. More information: Price/Info   |   Table of Contents   |   Place an Order

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Study: Modest Growth in Pet Supplement Sector

Posted: January 11, 2011, 5:30 p.m., EDT | Pet Product News International

Growth of pet supplement and nutraceutical treat sales in the U.S. stalled in 2010, but the category is expected to gradually pick back up in the next five years, according to a report released today by market research publisher Packaged Facts.

“As the economy improves, so should all things pet, but that recovery continues to appear modest,” said David Lummis, senior pet market analyst for Packaged Facts. “Spending on supplements will increase, but restraint will likely continue to characterize how pet owners shop and what they buy during 2011 and even 2012, making value appeals based on pet health, safety, professionalism, practicality, and yes, pricing, more important than ever.”

From 2006 to 2010, sales of pet supplements and nutraceutical treats grew at a compound annual growth rate of about 4 percent, to reach $1.2 billion in 2010, according to the report.

Following zero overall growth in 2010, Packaged Facts forecasts U.S. retail sales of pet supplements and nutraceutical treats to begin to pick back up in 2011, with the annual sales gains regaining steam through 2015. By this account, the annual percentage increases will rise from 2.4 percent in 2011 to 6.5 percent in 2015, lifting sales to approximately $1.6 billion in 2015, according to the report.
Packaged Facts anticipates growth to be considerably faster on the small animal side, which includes dogs, cats, birds, small mammals and herps, than on the equine side, with the compound annual growth rates coming in at 7.4 percent and 2.2 percent, respectively. As a result, small animal is expected to account for 58 percent of the market by 2015, up from 52 percent in 2010.

Sales of Pet Supplements for Dogs and Cats Not Recession Resistant, but Nevertheless Resilient

Sales of Pet Supplements for Dogs and Cats Not "Recession Resistant," but Nevertheless Resilient

New York, January 11, 2011 — Making good on its famed "recession resistance," the overall U.S. pet industry has fared well during the recession relative to many other consumer packaged goods industries, but pet owners have not been immune to the economic downturn. As a result, certain industry segments saw growth stall in 2009, including the pet supplements industry. However, Pet Supplements and Nutraceutical Treats in the U.S., 3rd Edition by market research publisher Packaged Facts forecasts a return to strength for supplement sales as the optimism of pet owners gradually recovers in harmony with the general economy.

"As the economy improves, so should all things pet, but that recovery continues to appear modest," says David Lummis, senior pet market analyst for Packaged Facts. "Spending on supplements will increase but ‘restraint’ will likely continue to characterize how pet owners shop and what they buy during 2011 and even 2012, making value appeals based on pet health, safety, professionalism, practicality, and yes, pricing, more important than ever."

Packaged Facts estimates total U.S. retail sales of pet supplements and nutraceutical treats at more than $1 billion in 2010, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4% during the five–year period beginning in 2006. Sales growth stalled in 2009 and 2010 as the recession took hold and held on, a slow–down attributable almost entirely to a downturn on the equine side. As a result, the small animal category–including products for dogs and cats–gained ground between 2006 and 2010, increasing from 45% to 52% of the market and surpassing equine as the larger category last year.

U.S. retail sales of pet supplements and nutraceutical treats are expected to begin to pick back up in 2011, with the annual sales growth regaining steam through 2015. By this account, the annual percentage increases will rise from more than 2% in 2011 to almost 7% in 2015, lifting sales to an estimated $2 billion. Growth will be considerably faster on the small animal side than on the equine side. For both animal classifications, the pace will be faster in nutraceutical treats, which will continue to gain ground because of their indulgence advantage and a steady influx of more heavily marketed products. Ultimately, small animals will account for 58% of the market by 2015.

Pet Supplements and Nutraceutical Treats in the U.S., 3rd Edition segments the market into two categories–supplements and nutraceutical treats (i.e., those containing supplements or novel botanical ingredients addressing specific health conditions, such as glucosamine for joint health)–with a primary focus on products for dogs and cats, but also extending to horses and other types of companion animals including birds, small mammals, and reptiles. The report provides a forward–looking examination of the market from every angle, including breakouts by supplement type and retail channel, analysis of the complex and evolving regulatory situation, competitive structure and marketing trends, new product tracking, and consumer profiling. For further information, please visit: http://www.packagedfacts.com/Pet-Supplements-Nutraceutical-2588715/.


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The $20,000 Pet

by Nancy Keates, published December 22, 2010, Smart Money

For Mary Cotter, the first sign of concern came when her 7-year-old, Logan, appeared dizzy. His regular doctor said everything was fine, but Cotter insisted Logan be seen by a neurologist, who after an MRI found a tumor in his inner ear. An operation followed, and for the next month Cotter took Logan on a four-hour round-trip trek every day from her home in Ledyard, Conn., to a specialty hospital in Boston for radiation therapy.

A new CT scanner at New York's Animal Medical Center boasts shorter scan time and higher-quality images.

The total bill for the tests, blood work, surgery and radiation came to $14,000 — not surprising in this age of sky-high medical costs. Except for one thing. Logan is a golden retriever. After another surgery for an unrelated illness, the total cost of Logan's care is approaching $20,000. Today Logan is healthy, but he has a new nickname: "20K."

It's no secret that Americans love their pets. But these days, all that love is leading to an unprecedented level of expense for millions of owners, who are only beginning to understand the pet-world concept of sticker shock. Caught up in a wave of new medical options and lured by an increasingly sophisticated cadre of veterinarians, pet owners across the country are forking over thousands — and even tens of thousands — of dollars to treat illnesses that would have gone undiagnosed or untreated just a few years ago. And then doing it again if they have to. Of course, pet owners and most vets have the animals' best interest in mind. But that doesn't make it any easier: With health insurance covering the humans in many families, it's not unusual for pet owners to spend far more money on health care for their cats and dogs than for their sons and daughters. Even the Great Recession failed to take a bite out of Fido's health care tab. According to a report by market-research company Packaged Facts, Americans spent $20 billion on veterinary bills in 2010 — an 8.5% increase from a year earlier and more than double the amount spent just a decade ago.

Much of that money is being spent on new medical technology. With some of the advances in human health care spreading to the animal kingdom, pet owners have many more options for treatment—and many more chances to fork over money to cure their pets or at least prolong their pets' lives. Dogs and cats can have pacemakers implanted at a cost of $1,000 to $1,500, while pets with kidney failure can get a kidney-clearing procedure that runs $20,000 to $25,000 for just the first few weeks. Not long ago a vet would most likely have recommended euthanasia for a cat or dog diagnosed with cancer or another serious illness. Today high-tech procedures and equipment, such as chemotherapy and MRIs — and yes, CAT scans — allow for better diagnosis and more-advanced treatment.

They also require highly trained specialists. In the past three years, the percentage of veterinarians who are board certified for small-animal surgery has more than doubled, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. Until the late 1980s, there were no board-certified veterinary oncologists, for a simple reason: There was no program for certification. Now vet schools offer oncology-specialization programs and have full-fledged cancer centers, while dozens of private centers have opened across the country with board-certified staff. At the Animal Cancer Center at Colorado State University, 14 veterinarians specialize in medical, surgical and radiation oncology. They're supported by a full nursing staff, residents and even a clinical-trials team focusing on diseases from canine lymphoma to feline sarcoma. Add it all up and "it's a revolution," says Stephen Withrow, the center's associate


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A very furry Christmas

By Eve Mitchell
Contra Costa Times

Posted: 12/17/2010 04:16:39 PM PST

Updated: 12/19/2010 03:39:01 PM PST

Just like a typical 3-year-old, Benny will be showered with gifts come Christmas morning. He will show his appreciation with cries of happiness -- and a lot of tail-wagging.

"He'll get plenty of toys. He's well-liked," said his adoring owner, Fran Tarr, 83, of Rossmoor, after picking up Benny, a Shih Tzu, from his grooming appointment at the Petco store in Walnut Creek last week. "The family will buy him toys. And I've got two at home that I haven't given him. He's like a little kid."

One of those holiday gifts will be from Tarr's neighbor Barbara McKenzie.

Walnut Creek resident Hirsh Morton and his dog, Toshi, visit with Santa Claus recently at Pet Food Express in Walnut Creek. (DAN ROSENSTRAUCH/STAFF )

"I think I'll get this little tiger," said McKenzie, 82, of the squeaky toy she purchased for Benny.
Tarr and McKenzie are doing what many holiday shoppers are doing: buying holiday gifts for the furry and not-so-furry.

A survey of pet owners showed that 51 percent of dog owners and 43 percent of cat owners purchased a Christmas present for their animals in 2008, the last year for which data is available from the American Pet Products Association, a trade industry group.

Cats and dogs are not the only pets with something under the tree. About 32 percent of owners of small animals bought their pets holiday gifts, while 31 percent of bird owners, 18 percent of horse owners, 9 percent of reptile owners and 6 parent of fish owners bought their pets holiday gifts, the survey said.
While pets can receive gifts, animal advocates do not recommend buying a pet as a holiday gift for a human. They say too many uncertainties are involved when giving a pet as holiday gift.

The association estimates that Americans will spend $47.74 billion during 2010 on pet food, supplies, veterinary care and buying pets, along with services such as grooming, boarding and pet sitting -- a projected 4.9 percent increase from 2009. (The association does not provide data for holiday gift spending.)
The pet market tends to be recession-resistant, said David Lummis, a senior pet market analyst for Packaged Facts, a division of MarketResearch.com.

Still, Lummis is projecting an overall growth rate of 4 percent in 2010 on U.S. spending for pet products and services, or down from a pre-recession growth rate that was close to 6 percent.
While he does not formally track holiday sales of pet gifts as a component of the pet market, he does expect such sales to be brisk this year.

"It's a good climate in the pet market right now for it to be a good holiday season," he said. "There is pent-up demand. The pet market is largely comprised of above-average income consumers who are more likely to bounce back more quickly from the recession, and also to just generally be less devastated by it."

The survey found that in terms of overall gift giving, dogs receive more gifts than cats do. Eighty percent of dog owners surveyed said they buy presents for their canines, spending an average of $45 throughout 2008 to purchase five gifts. Compare that to 61 percent of cat owners who said they spent an average of $24 throughout 2008 to purchase four gifts for their felines.

"People spend a lot more on dogs than on cats," said Michael Levy, president and founder of Oakland-based Pet Food Express, a chain of 35 pet food and supply stores in Northern California. Dog toys also tend to cost more than those for cats.

"Cat toys are relatively inexpensive. With dog toys, you have more of a range," he said.

One of the most popular gifts this year buy for pets are heated beds, he said. So are puzzle toys, which are designed to hide food or a treat and require the pet to open the toy before eating. Such toys can help dogs deal with separation anxiety, he said. Water fountains are popular gifts for both dogs and cats, he added.

"Northern California tends to be the most sophisticated market for pet products in general in the United States. Pets are truly way more like family than in any other place. "... If you ask people about their pet, they don't stop talking."

People are still talking about the recession, which economists say started in December 2007 and officially ended in June 2009. The poor economy has made some changes in the types of pet gifts that people are buying.

"I think they are buying somewhat more practical (gifts) where perhaps before they buying a lot of fanciful-type stuff, whether it was clothing boutique-type stuff, fancy collars or leashes or maybe that extra-special toy," said Lane Nemeth, founder and chief executive officer of Concord-based Petlane.com, a website that, among other things, sells pet products.

She is also seeing a trend of people buying holiday presents for the pets of relatives and friends, much in the way that McKenzie bought a gift for Tarr's dog.

"People will love you to do death if you bring something for their pet. We are a pet-centric country," she said.
Levy, of Pet Food Express, also is seeing that trend in his stores.

"There are pet grandparents," he said. "Definitely, gift card sales are way up at this time of year."

Choosing a gift for someone's pet also can be an alternative to trying to figure out what to buy for that person, especially if he or she is the type that has everything, Nemeth said.

"So many of us, especially the boomers, we don't want more stuff. So give us something for our pets, and we are happy," she said.

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The Future of Pet Insurance in North America

The North American market for pet health insurance has never been more competitive. During the past five years the number of established players has doubled, and all of the companies now in the market appear to be on solid ground. Where is this market headed? How will companies incorporating distinct trends now impact the industry in the next five years? Furthermore, what business strategies will maximize their bottom line?

Presentation authored and read by David Lummis, Senior Pet Market Analyst, Packaged Facts

Pet Insurance in North America, 4th Edition—Blog Entry



David Lummis



As the pet market analyst for Packaged Facts, I started covering this market in 2003.  Wow.  Talk about a market that’s come a long way—and yet still has a long way to go.  Back in 2000, the market was valued at under $50 million, with almost all of those sales coming from a single company, Veterinary Pet Insurance (which founded the market in 1980).  In the fourth edition of our report, released on Monday October 18, 2010, sales were at $354 million, with a dozen companies established in the North American market.

If that sounds like phenomenal 10-year growth it’s because it is, at approximately 600%.  But get this:  This figure still represents less than 1% of the 180 million-plus dogs and cats in North America.  That means (doing a little very rough math) that if the level rises to 10%, we’ll be looking at a market worth $3.5 billion, and with 25% of dogs and cats insured, a market worth nearly $9 billion.  This isn’t out of the question, since about one-quarter and one-half of dogs and cats are insured in the United Kingdom and Sweden, respectively.  There’s a lot going in the North American market right now too, including major insurance companies weighing in as underwriters, such as Aon with Healthy Paws, Aetna with Pets Best, and Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary Central States Indemnity Co. of Omaha with PurinaCare.

Still, marketers have their work cut out for them in dealing with the lingering impact of the recession.  In Packaged Facts’ September 2010 consumer survey, among those who did not have pet insurance, 42% cited as the reason “don’t want additional bill” and 37% said they “don’t want to spend the money for it.”  With economic recovery slow at best, this reticence does not seem likely to change overnight.  Packaged Facts does not expect consumers to throw open their pocketbooks any time soon, but rather to continue to practice moderation.  Thus value will remain a major marketing theme in 2011 and 2012 as pet insurance companies strive to communicate the benefits of their products and keep the pricing options as attractive as possible.  Expect to see more zero- (and other very low) deductible plans, following in the footsteps of Trupanion and, more recently, VPI (via its new Feline Select Plan).

That said, the level of competitive activity is at an all-time high, and with so many irons in the fire I’m not ruling out a “big boom” in the North American pet insurance market.  Such growth will, however, depend on the ability of marketers to move from what appears to be a stage of market cannibalization (and perhaps some retrenchment, even) to one of more uniform growth via an expanded consumer base.  One possible catalyst to higher-level growth would be the entry into the market of another mega-retailer, such as PetSmart (via its Banfield units) or Walmart, the latter of which is reportedly planning a Canadian launch as a Western Financial white label (although neither company could confirm this).

One thing’s for sure, given the currently very low level of pet insurance penetration and very high level of competitive activity—about a half dozen companies have entered the field just since 2004, including PetFirst, Pets Best, Embrace, Fetch/Petplan USA, Trupanion, PurinaCare, and Healthy Paws—the North American pet insurance party is likely just getting started.

~David Lummis, Senior Pet Market Analyst, Packaged Facts

Pet Insurance in North America, 4th Edition

Now in its fourth edition, Packaged Facts’ Pet Insurance in North America is the most comprehensive examination of the U.S. and Canadian pet insurance markets available and a must-have for any company interested in this dynamic industry. Although sales growth slowed due to the recession, revenues (measured as gross written premiums) remained in the double digits in 2009 while delivering a 2005-2009 compound annual growth rate of 21%. Packaged Facts expects the North American market for pet insurance to continue to chart strong annual increases over the next five years, with the high level of competitive activity helping to offset the slow economic recovery and ongoing challenge of communicating the value of pet health insurance to budget-watching consumers.

As of 2010, industry pioneer Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) continues to lead the market. However, both the U.S. and the Canadian pet insurance markets have experienced significant market share shifts during the past five years as more than a half dozen new companies have come onto the field. Each of these companies brings with it unique strengths, in some cases including potent co-marketing affiliations with powerful brands (e.g., PetPartners and the AKC, PurinaCare with its own famous name), and in other cases including important retail channel thrusts (e.g., PetFirst with Kroger and Petfinder.com, and Trupanion with Petco). The industry is also seeing more investment backing and large insurance companies coming into the market as underwriters, including Aon with Healthy Paws, Aetna with Pets Best, and Berkshire Hathaway with PurinaCare.

Pet Supplies and Pet Care Products: The U.S. Market and a Global Perspective

Even as the economic picture improves, consumers remain cautious about spending, including in terms of the pet products they buy. Having lived up to its “recession-resistant” reputation once again, the business therefore continues to face challenges that have retailers, marketers and product developers relying more heavily than ever before on the all-important notion of pets as family. Accordingly, themes including health, function, comfort, safety, gifting, travel, and yes pet pampering are all weighing heavily on the value scale as market participants look to strike the perfect balance in pet categories across the board.

Tapping into Packaged Facts’ extensive pet market report collection and analyst expertise, Pet Supplies and Pet Care Products in the U.S., 8th Edition: Pet Health and Pampering: The New Value Equation provides detailed market breakouts and insights not available elsewhere. Covering non-food pet supplies of all types and for all companion animal types, the report examines trends in flea/tick care products, cat litter, toys, rawhide chews, bedding, grooming products, supplements, clean-up products and many other product segments. Using 2009 as the base year, it charts sales since 2005 and forecasts sales through 2014; breaks the market out by animal type and product category in both the mass-market and pet specialty channels; presents dollar sales and market share for leading marketers and brands; analyzes competitive strategies and shifts; profiles top companies and market innovators; analyzes new product trends; and provides demographic and psychographic profiles of product purchasers.

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Natural, Organic and Eco-Friendly Pet Products in the U.S., 3rd Edition

Although the 2008-2009 recession took a notable toll, natural and organic pet products continue as a top-growth market segment on their way to becoming the standard for premium pet products in the pet specialty channel and other upscale venues. Doing their part, all of the major mass-market and cross-channel marketers are tapping into the trend as well, keeping pressure on smaller marketers to scale up their product offerings even further. Most recently, in mid 2010 Procter & Gamble rocked the pet food industry by acquiring Natura Pet Products, whose natural and organic pet food brands include Innova, Evo, California Natural and Karma—a move that suggests that the natural pet food party is just getting started on the mass-market side.

Also underpinning steady market advancement is consumer demand for products perceived to be safer, an appeal that got a big boost from the Spring 2007 recalls and one that continues to define the way marketers formulate and position products. According to pet owner surveys conducted by Packaged Facts, 40% of dog owners and 38% of cat owners purchase natural/organic pet products; nearly half of pet owners would buy more natural/organic pet products if they were more affordable; and almost two-fifths would do so if they were more available. Featuring exclusive consumer data such as these, the report homes in on food and nonfood purchasing trends across multiple categories, as well as attitudes and demographic characteristics of natural and organic pet product purchasers.

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U.S. Pet Market Outlook 2010-2011: Tapping into Post-Recession Pet Parent Spending

As the U.S. economy moves out of recession and into recovery, the purse strings of many pet parents will loosen, but shoppers will continue to demand greater value in the pet products and services they purchase as well as from the channels they shop. U.S. Pet Market Outlook 2010-2011: Tapping into Post-Recession Pet Parent Spending provides essential insights into the U.S. pet market overall as well as each of its four core categories: veterinary services, pet food, non-food pet supplies, and non-medical pet services (grooming, boarding, training, etc.).

Benefiting from many current trends and “future factors,” the market will rise from $53 billion in 2009 to over $70 billion in 2014, the report forecasts, with strong demand for products and services that both enhance pet health and pamper lifting many boats as pent-up pet parent demand begins to kick in during 2010.

Continuing the market tracking and forecasting of the previous edition of Packaged Facts’ annual report (see U.S. Pet Market Outlook 2009-2010: Surviving and Thriving in Challenging Economic Times— http://www.packagedfacts.com/prod-toc/Pet-Outlook-Surviving-2154192/), the 2010-2011 edition projects sales, market growth drivers, and competitive and marketing opportunities. In a new focus discussion, it details...

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Petailing2010 Leadership Conference

Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas

Pet Business and APPA present the first Petailing Leadership Conference scheduled for October 27 & 28, 2010 at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas. This two-day event will feature key industry insiders and experts speaking on various topics that concern retailers and suppliers in the pet industry.

David Lummis, a senior market analyst for Packaged Facts will be presenting the State of the Industry, accompanied by a series of breakout sessions on topics such as social media, identifying customer insights to increase revenues, the role of distributors in the market and much more. Presentation comences at 1:00 PM on October 27, 2010.

About the Presenter:


David Lummis, Senior Pet Markey Analyst

David Lummis is the senior pet market analyst for market research publisher Packaged Facts. He is also author of the monthly “Market Outlook” column in Pet Product News International, and a regular contributor of articles and market insight to other pet industry magazines as well as major business media including The New York Times and CNNMoney. Mr. Lummis also is president of New Orleans-based Marigny Research Group, Inc., a producer of custom market research reports for Packaged Facts. Since 1986, MRG has prepared more than 175 studies on consumer packaged goods markets and developed full report lines covering pet, demographic, retail and financial markets.

For more details please visit the event website here.

Petailing2010 Leadership Conference

Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas

Pet Business and APPA present the first Petailing Leadership Conference scheduled for October 27 & 28, 2010 at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas. This two-day event will feature key industry insiders and experts speaking on various topics that concern retailers and suppliers in the pet industry.

David Lummis, a senior market analyst for Packaged Facts will be presenting the State of the Industry, accompanied by a series of breakout sessions on topics such as social media, identifying customer insights to increase revenues, the role of distributors in the market and much more. Presentation comences at 1:00 PM on October 27, 2010.

About the Presenter:


David Lummis, Senior Pet Markey Analyst

David Lummis is the senior pet market analyst for market research publisher Packaged Facts. He is also author of the monthly “Market Outlook” column in Pet Product News International, and a regular contributor of articles and market insight to other pet industry magazines as well as major business media including The New York Times and CNNMoney. Mr. Lummis also is president of New Orleans-based Marigny Research Group, Inc., a producer of custom market research reports for Packaged Facts. Since 1986, MRG has prepared more than 175 studies on consumer packaged goods markets and developed full report lines covering pet, demographic, retail and financial markets.


For more details please visit the event website here.