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EU GPSR Meets Black Friday 2026: What Pet Accessory Importers Must Show Before They Discount
Product identifiers became mandatory on EU e-commerce import declarations on 1 November 2026. A late-October check of 674 EU Shopify stores found most product pages still missing GPSR manufacturer details. With Black Friday on 27 November, buyers of toys, leashes, bowls, beds and carriers need factory identity, an EU responsible person, and stable SKUs.
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China's Pet Show Season, November 2026: Canton Fair Phase 3 Now, CIPS Next — A Buyer's Checklist
Canton Fair Phase 3 runs until November 4 and the 30th China International Pet Show (CIPS) opens in Guangzhou on November 12 with 1,400+ exhibitors. Here is how to use China's November pet show season — on site or remotely — to lock 2027 lines, plus the EU product safety basics to settle before you order.
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The Cat Economy Keeps Growing: September Sales Data, Multi-Cat Homes, and What It Means for Cat Accessory Buyers
US cat food sales grew 11% in September against 3% for dog food, 53 million US households now own a cat, and multi-cat homes are rising fast. Europe already has more cats than dogs. Here is what the shift means for buyers of cat furniture, litter and enrichment products.
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Holiday 2026 Pet Retail Check: Halloween Costumes, Sub-$10 Christmas Gifts, and What It Means for 2027 Seasonal Sourcing
US pet costume spending is projected at $920 million this Halloween, Petco's holiday collection keeps 70% of new gifts at $10 or less, and UK grocers start Christmas pet ranges at £1.50 — while Chinese cat-tree and pet-fence exports surge. Here is what buyers should take into 2027 seasonal planning.
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Q4 Pet Sourcing Brief, October 2026: Canton Fair Phase 3, Growth Categories, and US Duty Changes
Canton Fair Phase 3 opens October 31 with pet products in Hall 9.1, US data point to enrichment, senior and travel gear as durable growth categories, and China's pet supply exports keep climbing — while US duties on Chinese goods changed shape in 2026.
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SUPERZOO 2026 Signals: Private Label Fills the Middle, Enrichment Stays Hot
Field notes from SUPERZOO 2026 for brand buyers and wholesalers — private-label assortments, value-forward premium, and enrichment toys that still move on the floor.
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Cat Clothes for Wholesale & OEM: A Practical Style Guide
A buyer-facing intro to cat apparel for retail and brand OEM — tees, dresses, hoodies, and mesh suits, with notes on fit, season, and assortment planning.
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How to Choose OEM Cat Toys: A Practical MOQ Checklist for Buyers
A buyer-facing checklist for wholesale and brand teams sourcing OEM cat toys from China — what to confirm before you lock MOQ, packaging, and first production.
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