Retail, Online & DTC
Data insight: Pet gifting defies the holiday spending slowdown
While shoppers tighten budgets amid economic uncertainty, pets continue to rank among the top holiday priorities.
Analysis: Europe moves to close tax loopholes for low-value imports, targeting Shein and Temu
The bloc plans to end duty-free treatment for low-value goods and roll out a €2 ($2.33) handling fee.
US: Lowe’s expands into private-label pet products
Following 2 years of development, the home improvement retailer is responding to growing demand.
Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash break away from former parent company
The firms are now owned by a group of banks and PE firms, with the aim of pursuing growth and franchise expansion independently.
Petmall expands into eastern Bulgaria with new stores
One of Bulgaria’s largest pet retailers is moving beyond the capital, adding new locations nationwide.
Double-digit autoship gains: Chewy beats expectations in Q3
The American online pet retailer narrows its yearly outlook but expects to close the year with revenue exceeding $12.5 billion.
Petz-Cobasi required to divest 26 stores following merger
Brazil’s antitrust regulator will oversee the impact of the deal on prices and product availability.
India’s Supertails eyes up to $20M in funding
The potential investment comes as competition in the South Asian country’s pet care sector intensifies.
Fressnapf appoints new executives for Central & Eastern and Western Europe
The pet retailer group reinforces the management team to support its ambition to grow as Europe’s leading omnichannel pet retailer.
Financial snapshot: Retailers and health companies lead in Q3 revenue growth
Of 20 earnings reports analyzed, 12 companies achieved year-on-year revenue growth.









