The American Pet Products Association is set to release the 2009/2010 APPA National Pet Owners Survey. “Since 1988, APPA has been collecting and publishing the industry's most comprehensive consumer research study of demographics, buying habits and other traits of owners of dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles, small animals and now equine.” 

Here at the House of Loo we are eagerly awaiting a copy of the survey. It’s a great insight into what our customers want and need for their pets.

“Published every other year, The APPA National Pet Owners Survey has become the premier resource of its kind for manufacturers, retailers and investment professionals alike. 

[1]The Survey monitors consumer habits on an ongoing basis in order to identify short and long-term trends in pet ownership, product and service consumption, and lifestyle and media habits.

“In addition to providing an expanded set of valuable in-depth statistics on current pet owner purchasing habits, this study pinpoints preferences on specific services, retail outlets and dollar amount spent per product category and retail outlet. The Survey is intended to develop a consumer profile including behavioral information and lifestyle and media habits such as internet usage, time spent listening to the radio, travel, work, television viewing, leisure activities, pet ownership and online shopping for pet products. Also included in APPA’s National Pet Owners Survey is a Lifestyle and Media Study which examines pet owners in easily understood consumer segments. The segments are defined in terms of what motivates pet ownership and relationships with pets, along with lifestyle and other demographic criterion. This winning combination of information gives you an inside track in the very people who determine where your business is heading: Pet Owners!”

Pup-Pee Solutions, proud APPA memebers! 

[1] http://americanpetproducts.org/pubs_survey.asp

March 18, 2009

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United Pet Group founder Mark Stern has left retirement to sanction a unique dog toilet from Australia he believes will be a smash hit with pet owners. The Pet Loo is a “back yard in a box” that fits inside homes, so animals can relieve themselves when owners can’t be there. Stern, who has been retired for three years, will join Pet Loo inventor Tobi Skovron to sell ‘the products for a twice-a-day problem through out the USA & Canada.’

Stern knows pet products – his businesses have been central to the massive growth of what is now a $60 billion plus industry. “When I met Tobi and Nicole and they showed me their product I was very impressed. The Pet Loo is a unique solution to an age old problem,” says Stern.

Membership Central  //  APPA Member News Brief

http://americanpetproducts.org/member/newsbrief.asp

With the upcoming American Pet Product Association Global Pet Expo (APPA), Pup-Pee Solutions announced that Mark Stern has joined their US operations based out of New York. 

Many suppliers, manufacturers and retailer in the industry will remember Mark.  

• Former President and CEO of “Eight In One Products”.
• Founder and President of United Pet Group 1997 to 2005
• United Pet Group's Board of Directors since 1997
• The BOD of American Pet Products Association from 1986 to 1997
• President of the American Pet Products Association from 1995 to 1996.
• Mark received his B.S. in Biology from Emory University 1976.

Under Marks control, United Pet Group (UPG) grew to become a leading global marketer and manufacturer of pet supplies with established brand names worldwide.  

Mark has recently come out of retirement due to the excitement he has for The Pet Loo & Pup-Pee’s core range. He recognises the need of the flagship brand and what it brings to the US and global pet markets. 

Mark shares Pup-Pee’s vision of dominating the category of pet waste management and will be at the APPA Global Pet Expo with the rest of the team from the US & Global Head Office in Australia mid February. 

Company Director Tobi Skovron is buzzing with excitement. He said “since Interzoo (May 2008, in Germany) Pup-Pee Solutions has really been in lock down in preparing for the APPA show. I believe that with the addition of Mark to our team, his wealth of experience will really allow Pup-Pee to expand and dominate the pet waste management category.  The company has come a very long way in a short amount of time, the addition of Mark is a massive step in the right direction. I believe we are ready for the major league (US Market) and having someone like Mark believe in our vision and on board reasserts that we are armed ready to play ball” 

Pup-Pee Solutions will exhibit at stand 3275 in Orlando Florida (12-14th February) for those retailers and distributors looking for that innovative point of difference!

Pup-Pee Solutions USA:
(USA Office)  +1646 383 8886 | usa@thepetloo.com | Fax: +1646 688 4429 | www.thepetloo.com/us

Pup-Pee Solutions Global Office
(Australian Office) +614 9415 8599 | info@thepetloo.com | Fax +613 9415 8419 | www.thepetloo.com/au