Pet Retail news and trends

Chewy Leverages Autoship Subscription to Gain Share From Brick-and-Mortar
eCommerce // March 20, 2024

As online retail subscriptions gain share from physical stores, Chewy is leveraging its Autoship auto-fill program to win customers from its more traditional competitors. The company shared in a letter to shareholders accompanying its fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2023 financial results Wednesday (March 20)...

Chewy Health President: New Veterinary Clinics Complete Petcare Ecosystem 
Retail // January 16, 2024

The pet category is booming. Booming more than ever, one could say.   In fact, the global pet care market has reached $235.32 billion and is expected to keep growing from $246.66 billion in 2023 to around $368.88 billion by 2030.  But how did we get here?  The...

Synchrony Lets Pet Parents Put Doggie Daycare and Grooming on Payments Plans
Retail // January 09, 2024

Almost 1 in 5, or 23 million, American households welcomed a new furry friend during the pandemic. However, the significance extends beyond the surge in pet adoptions. People are increasingly acknowledging that furry companions occupy a special and cherished place not only in their hearts...

Why Shopping for Pets Is Getting Even Easier 
Retail // January 03, 2024

Amid the pandemic, it appears that 1 in 5 American households chose to add a new furry friend to their lives.   As the trend of being pet parents continues, the market for pet care products is booming. Notably, the market for fresh and frozen pet...

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Chewy Health President: New Veterinary Clinics Complete Petcare Ecosystem 

January 16, 2024
The pet category is booming. Booming more than ever, one could say.   In fact, the global pet care market has reached $235.32 billion and is expected to keep growing from $246.66 billion in 2023 to around $368.88 billion by 2030.  But how did we get here?  The pandemic and a growing interest in pet ownership have driven […]

Synchrony Lets Pet Parents Put Doggie Daycare and Grooming on Payments Plans

January 09, 2024
Almost 1 in 5, or 23 million, American households welcomed a new furry friend during the pandemic. However, the significance extends beyond the surge in pet adoptions. People are increasingly...

Lost Pet Posters Get A Digital Upgrade

June 14, 2019
The traditional method of finding a lost pet worked well enough. A distraught owner might tape or staple some homemade signs around the neighborhood, knock on doors, put out some...

Quick Reads
Walmart Expands Pets Offering As Spending on Pets Jumps

October 08, 2024
Walmart has announced expansions to its pet care offerings, including several new Pet Services centers. The retail giant said Tuesday (Oct. 8) that it is widening access to its in-person and virtual veterinary care, grooming services, pet prescription delivery and food supplies. “The pet category continues to be one of the most dynamic in retail, […]

Chewy Lays Off 200 Employees, Aiming to Become More Agile

November 14, 2023
Online pet supplies retailer Chewy has recently undergone a round of layoffs, impacting over 200 employees across multiple locations. The layoffs include roles in human resources (HR), recruiting, data and business intelligence,...