Canada

As pet ownership continues to grow at a steady pace, households in the country are showing new patterns of spending, care and brand loyalty.

American owners are shopping for pet food frequently and increasingly online, while Canadian pet parents are buying less often and prefer brick-and-mortar stores.

As tariffs and trade pressures mount, the Canadian pet retailer is updating its supply chain capabilities while expanding omnichannel capabilities.

As the competition intensifies, brands that manage feedback strategically can gain an edge in visibility, credibility and conversion.

Same-store sales rise 1.6%, supported by higher average spend per purchase despite a slight drop in traffic.

GlobalPETS examines the rises and falls in Consumer Price Index (CPI) rates across Europe, the UK, the US, Canada and Brazil.

The latest appointments in the region span finance, supply chain, marketing and general management roles. GlobalPETS has the details.

The French pet player expects a consolidated revenue of €200 million ($217M) in 2026 after the transaction.

Despite widespread awareness of potential benefits, recent research shows significant variations in the use of this type of complementary pet nutrition across different countries.

Major players, including Petco, Freshpet, Central Garden & Pet and Pets at Home, appointed executives this year.