Since 1967, H.H. Backer Associates Inc. has tapped into all facets of the pet trade industry with its trade magazines, trade shows and educational conferences. As a highly respected and progressive force in the constantly evolving pet industry, H.H. Backer Associates Inc. delivers quality buyers and quality results.

Backer's 44th Annual Pet Industry Christmas Trade Show & Educational Conference, October 8-10, 2010, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont (Chicago), Ill. The Backer Christmas Show has made Chicago the No. 1 October destination for pet-industry professionals. The 2009 Christmas Show featured 728 manufacturers and wholesalers exhibiting in 1,187 booths and drew more than 8,800 retail buyers from around the world.

The 2010 Christmas Show will include the Celebration of Style Grooming Competition, a New Exhibitors Area, the Aquatic Answers Area, the All-Natural Area for organic or “green” products, a contest for attendees, an all-industry party, a Special Events Area show, educational seminars/demonstrations and more.

Visit our Web site beginning June 15, 2010 to register for the show, book your hotel room and learn more about the exciting things we have planned for the 2010 Pet Industry Christmas Trade Show.

Backer's 22nd Annual Pet Industry Spring Trade Show & Educational Conference, April 23-25, 2010, Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Md. The 2009 Spring Show attracted more than 5,300 registered buyers from 2,077 qualified firms. A total of 319 exhibitors displayed products in more than 520 booths. In addition, 66 companies were first-time exhibitors.

The 2010 Spring Show will feature the All-Natural Area for organic or “green” products, the Aquatic Answers Area, buyer contests, Special Events Area shows, educational seminars/demonstrations and more.

Visit our Web site beginning December 15, 2009 to register for the show, book your hotel room and learn more about the exciting things we have planned for the 2010 Pet Industry Spring Trade Show.

PET AGE, the award-winning monthly B2B magazine for owners and managers of independent and franchise/chain retail pet supply outlets, aquarium specialty stores, grooming businesses, boarding kennels, veterinary clinics, pet boutiques, online pet stores and other allied businesses. PET AGE offers fresh insights on pet industry trends and issues as well as practical how-to information to help busy pet retailers succeed in today's competitive market.

The ONLY publication containing the official show programs of H.H. Backer Associates’ Spring and Christmas trade shows, or endorsed by H.H. Backer Associates, is PET AGE magazine.

Any claims by other publications to be either the official show program of H.H. Backer Associates’ Spring and Christmas trade shows or sanctioned by H.H. Backer Associates are false.