United States

Dog and cat food lead private label unit sales in the US, but furniture, crates and litter boxes capture the highest market share.

Transparency, regulation and innovation are set to define the sector, from reporting emissions to circular packaging solutions.

The American pet retailer is betting on fresh food and its own brands to increase performance in 2026.

The country recorded a historic goods deficit, while services helped offset it. Pet food, meanwhile, posted a trade surplus in 2025.

American owners are shopping for pet food frequently and increasingly online, while Canadian pet parents are buying less often and prefer brick-and-mortar stores.

Investments in premium clay and alternative ingredients such as wood, tofu and olive pits meet consumer demands for innovation, efficiency and sustainability.

Combining small-format stores with services and a growing private label portfolio enables the US pet retailer to capture market share outside major metropolitan areas.

Falling interest rates and a booming financial market may increase the appetite for deals, but tight finances and uncertainty make companies in the sector cautious.

Despite making high demands, the e-commerce giant is significantly reliant on pet brands. How can producers leverage this dependency to their advantage?

As the competition intensifies, brands that manage feedback strategically can gain an edge in visibility, credibility and conversion.