Retail, Online & DTC

The British retailer saw revenue growth accelerate despite changes to its loyalty membership base.

The retailer’s ongoing pet category reset targets premium nutrition, exclusive brands and an expanded cat wet food assortment.

Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo, Chewy and Absolute Pets are reshaping their leadership teams to support growth, innovation and customer-focused strategies.

Exceptional growth in Norway helped the retailer, but investments and expansion are weighing on profitability.

Strong performances in Europe and manufacturing offset softer demand in North America. Amazon sales and veterinary partnerships are expected to drive margins in the next quarter.

Veterinarians, specialty stores and informal retail still play a significant role across categories.

Outward Hound, Musti Group and Pet Media Group are among the companies investing in their next phase of growth.

New industry data reveals that 5 European countries account for nearly half of all direct-to-consumer pet food brands in the region.

Digital channels hold steady at 28% for dog food and 21% for cat food, while supermarkets remain the dominant retail channel.

The British pet retailer shares plans to double its brick-and-mortar footprint over the next 5 years.