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 pet owners. Walmart’s introduction of this benefit comes after a pilot program in which Pawp became Walmart+’s most successful limited-time...
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 back, especially since this demographic was so reluctant to cut back in the first place. On a call with analysts...
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) Mohan. Coughlin will support the leadership transition as an advisor to the board, while the board has tapped a global...
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...
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 but also in their homes. This sentiment is now being […]
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...
September 05, 2022
Whether in-store, on the road or through virtual appointments, omnichannel veterinary care provider Petfolk wants to make it all better. To do so, the Charlotte-based direct-to-consumer (D2C) can connect with...
March 17, 2021
Adopting a dog has become a favored coping mechanism during the last year as pet adoptions boomed during the pandemic doubling in some areas. Dogs, for a lot of people, filled...
May 22, 2024
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 revenue of $1.5 billion, a 1.7% decline since the same quarter in 2023. While Petco’s consumables business rose 0.1% and its services/other business climbed 4.2%, this growth was offset by […]
May 22, 2024
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 pet owners. Walmart’s introduction of...
March 13, 2024
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) Mohan. Coughlin will support the...
November 29, 2023
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 look forward to the partnership...
