Pet Food news and trends

Bark Shifts Focus to Resonate With Consumers Beyond Subscriptions 
Subscription Commerce // June 06, 2023

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 and PetSmart Partner on Same-Day Delivery Across US
Delivery // 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 150 PetSmart stores in Canada, the companies said in a Tuesday (May 2) press release....

Grocery Shelf Space Fight May Not Be Worth It For Pet Brands
Retail // February 06, 2023

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...

Petco Ecosystem Expands as Pet Parents Seek Human-Grade Pet Care
Retail // 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...

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Petco Ecosystem Expands as Pet Parents Seek Human-Grade Pet Care

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 […]

Quick Reads
Are Pet Parents Finally Starting to Trade Down on Food?

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 […]

Instacart and PetSmart Partner on Same-Day Delivery Across US

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...

Pet Food Maker Wellness Pet Could Launch IPO This Year

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,...

Pet Food Sales Spike During Coronavirus Scare

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...