Backer Christmas Show expects record crowd

More than 8,000 pet store owners and managers, distributors, boarding kennel operators, grooming professionals, mail order catalogue and speciality gift stores buyers are expected to attend the 39th Annual Pet Industry Christmas Trade Show and Educational Conference, October 7-9, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Chicago. Over 850 pet supply manufacturers and distributors will occupy more than 1,400 booths at the show. And the new online “ExpoPlanner” will help retailers navigate their way through the show by making it easier to find the products and companies.