Pet Retail news and trends

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...

Chewy Lays Off 200 Employees, Aiming to Become More Agile
eCommerce // 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, TechCrunch reported Tuesday (Nov. 14). They include some directors and higher managers. Chewy spokesperson Diane Pelkey told the media...

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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...

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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, TechCrunch reported Tuesday (Nov. 14). They include some directors and higher managers. Chewy spokesperson Diane Pelkey told the media outlet that the workforce reduction is part of the retailer’s […]