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Retailers & Pet Product Merchandisers

Your #1 connection to the best pet products & consumer insights

American Pet Products Association is the most trusted source of the latest pet products and comprehensive pet owner consumer research for retail buyers and independent stores.

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Thousands of Retail Buyers Attend Global Pet Expo Each Year

WHY APPA?

APPA is an Excellent Resource for Pet Retailers

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Industry Events

APPA offers a variety of events including Global Pet Expo, The Pet Summit, and more.

APPA Research and Insights

Quarterly Research

Gain insights from our annual pet owners survey regarding shopping trends & more.

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Thought Leadership

Connect with APPA for pet industry blogs, white papers, webinars, and more. 

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ABOUT APPA

We aim to build a connected community of pet-centered businesses.

The American Pet Products Association gathers the pet industry at educational and trade events, informs pet businesses with timely research on pet owner trends, and connects the community through networking and partnership opportunities.

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Tariff Update - May 1, 2025
Tariffs

May 01, 2025

Tariff Update - May 1, 2025

APPA's regulatory & legal team has compiled recent resources regarding tariffs to help our members. 

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APPA's 2025 State of the Industry is Here
Research

April 30, 2025

APPA's 2025 State of the Industry is Here

For decades, the National Pet Owners Survey has provided trusted insights that shape the pet industry’s direction.

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New Details: Industry Outlook Panel Keynote at Global Pet Expo 2025
Global

March 07, 2025

New Details: Industry Outlook Panel Keynote at Global Pet Expo 2025

This week, APPA and PIDA released more details about the Thursday morning keynote at the Global Pet Expo, "Turning Today’s Uncertainty into...

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