Pet Product News International, the top monthly business news magazine that informs, educates and entertains the professional pet industry, has chosen TailsSpin Pet Food and Accessories as its prestigious “2015-2016 Pet Retailer of the Year.”  Born in Savannah, TailsSpin has expanded to four stores in Savannah, Pooler, Macon, and its newest location on Whitemarsh Island, Georgia.   

Pet Product News Editor in Chief Ellyce Rothrock said that while choosing the Retailer of the Year is an often-difficult process, “this year it was easy. TailsSpin embodies the best of small business: offering a carefully curated product selection, educating customers to give pets their best life, giving back through a deep commitment to community, treating staff with generosity and inclusion, and so much more.”

Jusak Yang Bernhard and Jeffrey A. Manley, owners of TailsSpin, along with its management team of Nathan Burkiett, Chief Operating Officer, Ben Giddens, Marketing Director, Rose Casesi and Kristen Watson, Managers, attended the Awards Ceremony during the 2015 Superzoo National Show for Pet Retailers July 21^st to 23^rd at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Superzoo is the second largest pet products trade show in the country and one of the 25 fastest-growing trade shows in the United States.

“It’s an amazing honor to be recognized by our peers in the industry” said Bernhard.  “As TailsSpin is Savannah born, we are doubly excited.  For us, participating in our surrounding community and providing excellent customer service are the key reason of our continued success.  This is why we value and emphasize education in product knowledge and customer relation to all of our “pack members,” Manley noted, “Marketing is more than just running television and print ads, it’s about being involved with the community and fulfilling TailsSpin’s mission.”

TailsSpin delivers its promise to the community by raising funds for local pet rescues and other non-profit organizations, as well as by working closely with the local government on pet-related programs, such as the creation of dog parks.

“We’re so very proud to congratulate TailsSpin Pet Food & Accessories on being selected Pet Product News International’s 2015-2016 Retailer of the Year,” added Ellyce Rothrock. “Since Pet Product News International was first introduced to TailsSpin several years ago, its business has grown so much and become such an integral part of its community, and we’re honored to bring its great story to a wider audience.”