Retail, Online & DTC
Round-up: Pet companies target new markets through launches and partnerships
Unicharm, BetterBone, WIMBA, COLLAR and Kormotech are expanding their international presence through market launches, distribution deals and retail partnerships.
Zooplus launches marketplace in Germany: will it scale across Europe?
The move follows the online retailer’s launch in France 2 years ago and adds 10,000 products to its German offering. GlobalPETS speaks to the company.
HR alert (II): Pet retailers and care companies announce key executive appointments
The latest leadership changes include new executives at Tractor Supply, Zoetis, Petco, Pets at Home and BARK.
Private label, quick delivery and sales incentives boost Grupo Petz Cobasi’s Q2 growth
The Brazilian pet retailer also strengthened profitability as operational and portfolio integration efforts progressed.
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.
VAFO takes over Pets Deli, targets €80 million in revenue by 2030
The Czech group plans to combine the German firm’s D2C position with its manufacturing and R&D capabilities to drive growth.
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.
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.