Retail, Online & DTC
Sponsored by G Mason Group
Sponsored by G Mason Group
From New York to EMEA: licensed pet ranges designed for local retail
With licenses spanning Disney, Warner Bros. and Dr. Seuss, G Mason Group is expanding into EMEA with pet ranges tailored to each retailer and the way its customers shop.
Pet care brands rethink the routes to international growth
Montego Pet Nutrition, ZuttoNyan, Bolt Pet Food, Globe Buddy and VEGDOG target new markets across Europe, the US and Asia. GlobalPETS has the details.
From Hollywood to Formula 1, pet brands court new audiences
Fancy Feast, Jinx, Canidae, The Farmer’s Dog, Feline Frenzy and VETRESKA are partnering with public figures to expand their reach, engage new audiences and support commercial growth.
VAFO grows health and nutrition portfolio with Pezz life investment, Sam’s Field launch
The initiatives expand the company’s presence in preventive health, strengthen its direct-to-consumer reach and broaden its premium nutrition offering.
Pet industry pulse (II): Manufacturers deliver growth despite uneven market conditions
Six of seven companies analyzed by GlobalPETS increased sales in Q2 2026, with a favorable price-volume mix and channel expansion offsetting market and cost pressures.
Pet industry pulse (I): Retailers post growth as expansion and loyalty drive sales
Store expansion, acquisitions and incentives supported faster growth, while loyalty and recurring revenue drove more modest gains.
General Mills: Cat food continues to lead pet portfolio growth
Strong category performance offsets weaker dog food sales and modest treats growth. GlobalPETS has the details.
Data: US pet sales shift further online as digital channels drive growth
NielsenIQ forecasts pet care revenue to grow 6% in 2026, with gains driven entirely by e-commerce as physical-store sales decline.
HR alert (II): US pet industry sees fresh executive appointments
PetMeds, Central Bark, Tractor Supply, Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Mars announce new appointments and revised executive roles.
HR alert (I): Swedencare, Leiber and Pets at Home reshuffle senior leadership
The European companies announce changes spanning CEO succession, commercial strategy and supply chain operations.









