Retail

The American pet retailer is betting on fresh food and its own brands to increase performance in 2026.

E-commerce and pet specialty are increasingly the first choice for pet food launches, while grocery stores are gradually playing a lesser role.

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.

Combining small-format stores with services and a growing private label portfolio enables the US pet retailer to capture market share outside major metropolitan areas.

A recent survey reveals how much consumers rely on online assessments posted by previous buyers – do they trust them and how do they affect purchasing decisions?

The Italian pet retailer plans to focus on flexible store formats and sustainable layouts to strengthen its national presence.

Mikko Forsström, currently based in Dubai, will oversee category development and assortment strategy at the German pet retailer.

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

Following the opening of 2 pilot stores in Hamburg, the companies plan to roll out the joint in-store offering in the near future.