Retail, Online & DTC

Higher investment weighs on net income despite customer growth and rising spend per user.

One-third of online shoppers use AI when buying, particularly younger consumers, to save time and compare products.

The Peruvian owner of pet retail chains Animalis and Tiendanimal plans to expand its store network and strengthen its omnichannel capabilities.

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.

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.

Despite setbacks, this segment is finding ways to grow as consumers opt for custom aquariums and shopping through online channels.

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.