Closing the Year Strong: Holiday Strategies That Sell
The holidays are crucial for pet retailers, with 87% of dog owners and 78% of cat owners buying gifts for their pets. Join expert Scott Benedict as he shares strategies to forecast, promote, and attract last-minute shoppers online and in-store. This session offers essential insights for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to finish Q4 strong and prepare for the upcoming year.
We are excited to invite you to a session in collaboration with the Pet Sustainability Coalition, where we discuss how the pet industry can align growth and innovation with impactful environmental and social practices. This webinar covers the latest trends, data, and actionable strategies that drive sustainability while enhancing business performance.
Unpacking Tariffs: What Pet Businesses Need to Know
In this essential webinar, three industry experts—Dan Swartz (Crowe LLP), Rebecca Rizzuti (Progressive Trade Consulting), and Mike Bober (Government Affairs Expert)—will provide clear, actionable insights into the current state of U.S. tariffs and what it means for manufacturers, distributors, retailers and suppliers across the pet sector.
State of the Industry 2025: Opportunities for Growth Amid Disruption
Watch this insider examination of data-driven insights from APPA’s National Pet Owners Survey and State of The Industry Report and real-world commentary from industry leaders. From the continued growth of e-commerce and private label strategies to emerging technologies like AI and renewed interest from private equity, we’ll uncover the opportunities available to those ready to pivot, adapt, and lead.
What's Next for Pet Food Labeling Ingredient Regulations?
The pet food industry is facing some of the most significant regulatory changes in years, and staying ahead of these updates is critical for compliance and business success. To help our members stay informed, APPA is pleased to host Austin Therrell, Executive Director of the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). AAFCO is leading the conversation on Pet Food Label Modernization (PFLM) and the evolving regulatory pathways for ingredient approvals.
In our fourth update, we discuss the new trade deal between the US and China and its impact on the current tariff landscape, the implications of new trade deals with Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand, as well as updates from Canada and more.
In our third update, Patrick O’Brien, Chief Marketing Officer of the American Pet Products Association (APPA), sits down with Rebecca Rizzuti, Head of Progressive Trade Consulting, to discuss Supreme Court Timelines, US Port Fees, new tariffs and more.
In our second update, Patrick O’Brien, Chief Marketing Officer of the American Pet Products Association (APPA), sits down with Rebecca Rizzuti, Head of Progressive Trade Consulting, to discuss the recent Federal Circuit ruling on IEEPA tariffs, China tariffs, and more.
Welcome to Trade Talks With APPA, your go-to resource for understanding how global trade developments—and especially new and evolving tariff regulations—are impacting the pet products industry.
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