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(PRESS RELEASE) PHOENIX, AZ — Jess Berger, Founder & CEO of Bundle x Joy has announced it has been recognized as a 2026 America’s Retail Champion by the National Retail Federation. In its eighth year, the program celebrates small retailers across the country who actively engage in public policy discussions impacting the retail industry at the local, state and federal levels.

(PRESS RELEASE) PALM BEACH, FL — The organic dog treat brand that launched out of a Brooklyn food incubator at Industry City in 2019 is going back to where it started. Lord Jameson today launches With Love From, New York, the second release in its Travel Inspired Gift Collection With Love From, available exclusively throughout New York State.

(PRESS RELEASE) CREVE COEUR, MO — Royal Canin, a global leader in pet health nutrition and one of the billion-dollar brands of Mars, Incorporated, named Jennifer Cullen as the General Manager of the U.S. Veterinary Business Unit for Royal Canin North America, effective June 2026. Cullen will serve as a member of the Royal Canin North America Leadership Team and as the executive sponsor of the organization’s Pride Associate Resource Group.

(PRESS RELEASE) CENTENNIAL, CO — Outward Hound (the “Company”) announced that funds affiliated with H.I.G. Capital have assumed majority ownership of the Company. The acquisition provides Outward Hound with additional support to build on its family of dog and cat brands, accelerate product innovation, deepen customer partnerships, and pursue expanded category opportunities. “This is an exciting moment for the Company,” said Jared Mosher, CEO of Outward Hound.

(PRESS RELEASE) FRISCO, TX — Kontota, one of America’s fastest-growing mobile pet grooming franchise brands, announced the launch of its new nationwide client engagement platform powered by Pet Connect Business. The investment reinforces Kontota’s ongoing commitment to providing franchise owners with industry-leading technology while delivering a more personalized, connected experience for pet parents.

(PRESS RELEASE) YORK, ME — RAWZ Natural Pet Food, a family-owned company dedicated to improving the lives of pets through minimally processed, nutritionally exceptional recipes, has released its new Best Practices for Independent Retailers resource and Retail Opportunity Checklist to help pet specialty retailers elevate the customer experience, increase engagement and drive long-term growth in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

(PRESS RELEASE) BOLOGNA — Following the success of the strategic partnership signed in 2025, Zoomark BolognaFiere Cosmoprof SpA and Petzoo Eurasia Ulusal Fuarcilik are taking their collaboration to the next level and embarking on a new milestone in their shared international growth journey.

(PRESS RELEASE) EDEN PRAIRIE, MN — As cat ownership continues to grow and today’s cat parents seek products that promote enrichment, exercise, and interactive play, Giddy Kitty is expanding its retail footprint through a new distribution partnership with Vermont Pet Food & Supply. Through this new partnership, Vermont Pet Food & Supply will distribute the full line of Giddy Kitty products that are in stock and available for immediate shipment to retailers.

(PRESS RELEASE) Wuffes, the dog supplement brand that has rapidly become the name to know in canine health, announced its launch at Pet Supermarket. The partnership marks Wuffes’ latest move into the Pet Specialty channel and further cements the brand’s expansion from a digitally native leader to a true omni-channel presence across the United States.

(PRESS RELEASE) COTTAGE GROVE, MN — American Distribution & Manufacturing Company (ADMC), a premier wholesale distributor, announced an expansion of its distribution network by adding Moodify Pet to their full footprint. Keeping your home fresh while living with cats can be difficult, and Moodify Pet saw this problem and jumped to create a solution.