Industry insights
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.
Confidence rises among Australian firms trading in China, with pet opportunities emerging
Despite geopolitical tensions and rising competition from domestic brands, Aussie companies continue to invest in the Asian giant.
Customer service becomes the battleground for pet retailers
Players are gaining recognition for customer service leadership, supported by training programs and digital innovation.
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.
Inflation snapshot: Pet product prices cool in May while services remain under pressure
Pet inflation sent mixed signals across the EU, UK, US, Brazil and India in May. GlobalPETS dives into the latest CPI data.
Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo delivers 6.6% sales growth in first quarter of 2026
The European pet retailer expanded its store network in France, Italy and Poland, and opened a new e-commerce fulfillment center.
Round-up: Fast delivery gains momentum in global pet retail
From quick deliveries to nationwide logistics partnerships, companies are strengthening fulfillment capabilities to meet evolving consumer expectations.
Analysis: US pet companies’ valuations slide to multi-year lows
Slower sales growth and weaker consumer demand are driving a re-rating of retail and manufacturing stocks.
Chewy lowers FY2026 sales forecast after solid first quarter
Active customers topped 21.5 million, and autoship sales grew at a double-digit rate, yet Chewy is taking a more cautious stance for the year ahead.
Zooplus and Arcaplanet lead Italy’s online pet retail landscape
The pet category ranked fourth for mobile app penetration among leading e-commerce companies operating in the country.