Consumer insights
Pet food e-commerce triples in Latin America as digital adoption reshapes the market
Online penetration rises steadily across the region, with Argentina leading adoption at 11.4%.
Analysis: Pet health players bet on retail and DTC channels as vet visits decline
Non-prescription medicine is also expected to boost performance, especially with high rates of tick infections.
Belgium: More than 60% of households own a pet in 2026
New data shows that specialized retail remains the leading channel, but online purchases are gaining ground.
US: Pet care emerges as one of the most digital grocery categories
The category ranks third among grocery categories for online penetration, behind health, beauty and baby care.
Pet ownership steady at 44% as pet population grows in the Netherlands
Cats remain the most common household pet, while aquarium fish record the strongest growth over the year.
World Cup 2026 fuels rise of pet-themed merchandise
New Rover data show that 75% of US and Canadian pet owners are factoring their pets into sports-related spending decisions this summer.
US pet parents cut back on personal spending to support pets
A recent survey reveals that the monthly pet care budgets rose by 20% over the past year, while owners anticipate inflation in services and supplies.
Pet parents in Spain: high ownership, steady spending and in-store loyalty
New 2026 industry data highlights strong offline purchasing habits, rising insurance uptake and dogs as the dominant pet.
Petco bets on wellness and cats to drive growth in FY2026
The US pet retailer hit $1.5 billion in Q1 revenue, supported by services as product sales remained under pressure.
Data: Amazon Pet Days generates nearly $400M in US pet supply sales
Dog products account for 60% of total revenue, while the cat category posts a 10.2% annual increase.