Despite the economic changes, pet essentials remain highly valued by pet parents. However, Bark, the omnichannel dog brand known for its BarkBox and Super Chewer pet subscription boxes, has faced challenges in securing a top position on consumers’ priority lists. The company reported net losses...
Instacart is now providing same-day delivery from 1,500 PetSmart stores in the United States. The expansion of this partnership into the U.S. follows the successful launch of the offering from 150 PetSmart stores in Canada, the companies said in a Tuesday (May 2) press release....
Traditionally, nabbing a slice of shelf space was invaluable for any brand hoping to gain recognition and market share. However, that may no longer be the case as over half of consumers have abandoned buying pet products in-store and instead embraced the convenience of eCommerce...
Embracing platform efficiencies, Petco is serving deeper needs among growing ranks of pet parents. Pets have moved from the outside doghouse to inside the human house to hopping up on the bed, and the old-school pet owner model is being rapidly replaced with a “pets...
December 19, 2022
Embracing platform efficiencies, Petco is serving deeper needs among growing ranks of pet parents. Pets have moved from the outside doghouse to inside the human house to hopping up on the bed, and the old-school pet owner model is being rapidly replaced with a “pets are people too” mentality that’s showing up in retail and […]
September 12, 2023
Are America’s dog and cat owners beginning to switch to cheaper pet foods? The grocery trade-down wave has been underway for months as inflation continues, but pet products managed to avoid that trend. But the tide could be turning, according to a Tuesday (Sept. 12) Wall Street Journal report that says pet lovers are eschewing costly gourmet brands or […]
May 02, 2023
Instacart is now providing same-day delivery from 1,500 PetSmart stores in the United States. The expansion of this partnership into the U.S. follows the successful launch of the offering from...
March 08, 2022
Pet food maker Wellness Pet Co. is planning to go public sometime this year, according to a Bloomberg report Tuesday (March 8). The company is backed by Clearlake Capital Group,...
March 27, 2020
The coronavirus crisis has caused a spike in pet food sales as people are panic buying food for their pets, according to a report by CNN. Pet food has joined...