Membership Benefits

The World Pet Association – the pet industry’s first trade association – has been leading and shaping the industry for close to 70 years. At the heart of it all are our members.

And it begins with you. 

Members Gain Exclusive Access To:

Proprietary Business Tools

Insights to help you stay ahead of the curve, plus opportunities to connect with the leaders shaping our industry today

  • Monthly WPA Business Action and Trend Reports, 1:1 Business Review with a top industry analyst, Retail Operation Report, and our Pet Industry Resource Guide.

Cutting-Edge Research

Connecting members with invaluable industry resources to unlock future growth

  • An exclusive partnership with Nielsen provides essential insights on point of sale data, global measurement and analytics, plus Packaged Facts and other WPA-led industry research.

Our Dedicated WPA Retail Relations Team

Assessing the industry landscape, evaluating needs and opportunities

  • We meet face-to-face with a wide array of pet retailers and service professionals throughout the year so we can serve you better – listening, adapting and sharing best practices.

Educational Opportunities

Top-rated programming and ongoing communications

  • A wide array of learning opportunities including our weekly eNewsletter, education at SuperZoo – the best program in the industry – as well as an exciting roster of upcoming eLearning, to help consumer-facing businesses stay competitive and profitable.

Affinity Programs

Big savings through WPA member-only discounts

  • Preferential member rates and rebates on shipping, credit card processing and merchant services, comprehensive web design with NextPaw, Pointy and Spectrum Marketing Services. Plus, discounted booth space at WPA trade shows.

Invaluable Industry Partnerships

Representing our collective interests

  • WPA is proud to collaborate with organizations such as Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council, Pet Leadership Council and The Pet Care Trust.

We’ve got you covered – propel your business forward with the power of the industry’s premier trade association behind you!