Retail, Online & DTC

Spar and Shoprite are focusing on scale, private labels and in-store expertise to win over cautious consumers.

Veterinary performance and subscription growth supported financials during continued pressure on discretionary spending.

Mars Petcare, General Mills, Hill’s and Post Holdings are among the businesses naming new leaders across key strategic roles in recent weeks.

The new executives have been appointed to drive omnichannel, post-merger integration and long-term growth for European players.

A new study shows Italian pet owners are increasingly prioritizing nutritional claims, while interest in locally made products declines.

New industry data shows that pets are found in 54.5% of Italian households, while fish account for the largest share of the pet population.

Nearly 8 out of 10 sales in the country’s pet sector came from pet food, while e-commerce continued to increase its share of turnover over the year.

The Canadian pet retailer posted 3.2% revenue growth in the quarter, supported by higher retail sales and store expansion.

New product launches and a shift in channel toward value retail helped strengthen the US player’s portfolio.

Performance was supported by higher digital penetration, services and increased contribution from private-label products.