pet care

Petco Rethinks Its Merchandise to Woo Pet Parents as Sales Dip
Petco Rethinks Its Merchandise to Woo Pet Parents as Sales Dip
May 22, 2024  |  Earnings

With sales continuing to slide, Petco is launching a three-pronged strategy to engage pet parents. The pet care and pet supply retailer released earnings Wednesday (May 22) showing net...

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Walmart Adds Pawp’s Telehealth Service for Pets to Membership Program
Walmart Adds Pawp’s Telehealth Service for Pets to Membership Program
May 22, 2024  |  Retail

Walmart Adds Pawp’s Telehealth Service for Pets to Membership Subscribers to the Walmart+ membership program now have free, unlimited access to Pawp’s telehealth service for...

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Petco Steps Up Value After Being Blindsided by Deal-Seeking Consumers
Petco Steps Up Value After Being Blindsided by Deal-Seeking Consumers
March 13, 2024  |  Earnings

As shoppers continue to manage their budgets amid years of financial challenges, Petco has found itself caught unaware by the extent of pet parents’ pull...

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Petco Names Ex-Best Buy Executive Mike Mohan as Interim CEO
Petco Names Ex-Best Buy Executive Mike Mohan as Interim CEO
March 13, 2024  |  Personnel

Petco CEO, Chairman and board member Ron Coughlin stepped down from those roles Wednesday (March 13) and was succeeded by Interim CEO R. Michael (Mike)...

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

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...

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Blackstone Pays $2.3 Billion for Pet Care Brand Rover
Blackstone Pays $2.3 Billion for Pet Care Brand Rover
November 29, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Pet care marketplace Rover is set to be acquired by private equity firm Blackstone for $2.3 billion. “We are thrilled for this next chapter in the Rover story and...

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Petco Aims to Be the Go-to Retailer for All Things Pets
Petco Aims to Be the Go-to Retailer for All Things Pets
November 29, 2023  |  Earnings

As every retailer looks to define what value means to their customer, pet health and wellness company Petco is finding that offering pet parents solutions...

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How a Farmers Market Experience for Pets is Driving Sales
How a Farmers Market Experience for Pets is Driving Sales
October 27, 2023  |  Retail

Pet parents today have elevated their expectations when it comes to caring for their furry companions. Beyond mere ownership, pets are now considered beloved family...

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CareCredit Expands Payment Plans to 95% of US Veterinary Hospitals
CareCredit Expands Payment Plans to 95% of US Veterinary Hospitals
September 13, 2023  |  Credit Cards

Synchrony’s CareCredit card is now offered at 95% of veterinary university hospitals. The company announced the milestone Wednesday (Sept. 13), along with new partnerships with...

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