65% of owners buy their pets holiday gifts. Here’s what to get your dog.

There really is something to that “four-legged family member” mindset. If you’ve made it to this article, you’re probably at least thinking about getting a gift for your pet these holidays. You’re not alone: A 2018 report from Nielsen found that 65% of pet owners bought their pet a birthday or holiday present. Additionally, 95% of pet owners said they considered their pets to be members of the family. So go ahead, get a stocking for Fido, Spike, Whiskers, Scooby—all the silly or serious-named pets in your life. Not sure where to start? Here are eight well-designed, tech-savvy, and downright fun gifts for your four-legged family member(s).Read Full Story Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

[ Fast Company | 2019-12-13 11:05:20 UTC ]
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IPG Buys U.K Distribution Company United Independent Distributors

Independent Publishers Group has acquired U.K.-based United Independent Distributors. IPG CEO Joe Matthews called the deal a “game-changing acquisition,” and one that will make IPG one of the world’s largest book distributors for indie publishers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-10-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Question of the Day: The state of the holiday season for publishers

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Bookselling Spotlight: The Dog Eared Book

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The Owner of The Mysterious Bookshop Built His Dream House

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Nielsen Sets 2022 Pivot to Impressions-Based Local TV Buying

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Think of it this way: at least you're not locked down with drunken, misanthropic bookshop owner Bernard Black

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