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BARK prioritizes profitability as quarterly DTC sales decline
Improved subscriber retention, stronger retail sales and growing demand for BARK Air helped offset continued revenue pressure.
VAFO takes over Pets Deli, targets €80 million in revenue by 2030
The Czech group plans to combine the German firm’s D2C position with its manufacturing and R&D capabilities to drive growth.
Trupanion bets on pet acquisition to reignite enrollment growth
The US pet insurer reported double-digit revenue growth and a 39% increase in net additions to its subscription pet base in the second quarter of 2026.
Spectrum Brands sees pet business gain ground despite aquatics decline
The firm credited pricing, favorable product mix and cost improvement actions for the strong performance of its companion animal segment in the last quarter.
Analysis: Pet retailers grow revenue, but profitability concerns weigh on investor confidence
GlobalPETS examines how specialty stores are adapting to margin pressure, shifting channels and changing consumer expectations.
Central Garden & Pet raises guidance despite 19% pet sales decline
The TRIXIE deal is set to boost sales while expanding Central’s international footprint as the US player offsets the impact of exiting pet distribution.
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Pets come first: US pet parents cut lifestyle spending as care costs rise
A survey reveals that the monthly budget for pet care rose 20% in one year, with preventive care and wellness spending driving much of the increase.
Italy: Cotecnica and Gimborn expand presence through new acquisitions
The Spanish cooperative enters the Italian pet food market with Life Pet Care, while Gimborn strengthens its cat litter portfolio through a majority stake in Cerberus.
i-Tail raises FY2026 outlook after Q2 profit jumps 21%
Pet treats overtook dog food as the company’s second-largest pet food category during the period.
Freshpet’s Q2 results beat expectations as heavy buyers drive 71% of sales
The pet food producer added 800,000 American households and boosted digital sales by 41% during the quarter.
Animal health companies report resilient Q2 and H1 results despite market pressures
Elanco, Virbac, Boehringer Ingelheim, ADM and Pet Service Holding post higher revenue and earnings.
Latest M&A deals in veterinary care, diagnostics and pet tech
Bond Vet, Zoetis and VetPartners are among the companies driving a new wave of consolidation across the pet health industry.
