North America
HR alert (I): Pet food manufacturers make key executive appointments across the US
From Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Mars to Simmons Foods and J.M. Smucker, several players have announced new executive appointments in the past few weeks.
US: The Farmer’s Dog and PetIQ drive latest pet M&A activity
Both US companies are expanding their portfolios through acquisitions focused on dog enrichment, wellness products and advanced pet nutrition.
Pet Valu benefits from loyalty as sales grow despite fewer trips in Q2
Repeat customers accounted for 90% of sales, with digital and subscription services also gaining momentum.
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.
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.
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.
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.