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Store expansion, acquisitions and incentives supported faster growth, while loyalty and recurring revenue drove more modest gains.

Strong category performance offsets weaker dog food sales and modest treats growth. GlobalPETS has the details.

NielsenIQ forecasts pet care revenue to grow 6% in 2026, with gains driven entirely by e-commerce as physical-store sales decline.

The investment in a plant near Venice targets manufacturing flexibility, digitalization and wastewater treatment.

PetMeds, Central Bark, Tractor Supply, Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Mars announce new appointments and revised executive roles.

The European companies announce changes spanning CEO succession, commercial strategy and supply chain operations.

An analysis by GlobalPETS shows that retailers and manufacturers are allocating a larger portion of revenue to cover business operations.

Advances in microbiome science are reshaping how the industry thinks about nutritional value.

Half of UK consumers now prioritize quality over price, while convenience drives supermarket dominance in pet product purchases.

At the Goldman Sachs Consumer and Retail Conference, executives outlined plans to strengthen customer engagement, services and private label strategies.

France steps up enforcement, Australia backs digital prescriptions and Malaysia considers new animal welfare measures.

Nestlé and Betagro are increasing their footprints as the country’s pet food exports hit $1.4 billion in the first 5 months of 2026.