Traditional brick-and-mortar pet supply stores may want to watch their backs, as digitally native players keep consumers at home with subscription options. By the Numbers The PYMNTS Intelligence report “The Replenish Economy: A Household Supply Deep Dive” drew from a survey of more than 2,000...
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 members, and as such, their care and well-being have taken center stage. The changing landscape in pet care has brought...
Walmart’s latest venture into the healthcare space involves four-legged patients. The retailer announced in a Thursday (Sept. 20) press release the launch of its first pet services center, based in Dallas, Georgia. “We know that pet services are essential for pet parents, but for many,...
Petco has teamed with dog nutrition brand Ollie to bring human-grade dog food to Petco customers. The partnership, announced Tuesday (Aug. 15), offers pet parents access to a service previously available only via online, direct-to-consumer subscription, making Petco the first nationwide pet retailer selling Ollie’s...
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 […]
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...
June 19, 2020
Pet care, no surprise, is big business. In the U.S. alone, pet owners spent $29 billion on veterinary care and product sales, as estimated by the American Pet Products Association....
November 01, 2019
While money cannot buy love, it can be a relatively good measure of love in some cases — particularly when looking at consumer spending. When vast sums are being expended...
April 14, 2024
No pet parent relishes the idea of their dog traveling in a plane’s cargo hold. A new service by subscription dog treat company BarkBox aims to end that situation for pet lovers who can afford it. As Bloomberg News reported Friday (April 12), Bark Air lets dog owners reserve flights on Gulfstream 550 private jets, with all members of the […]
September 20, 2023
Walmart’s latest venture into the healthcare space involves four-legged patients. The retailer announced in a Thursday (Sept. 20) press release the launch of its first pet services center, based in...
August 15, 2023
Petco has teamed with dog nutrition brand Ollie to bring human-grade dog food to Petco customers. The partnership, announced Tuesday (Aug. 15), offers pet parents access to a service previously...
March 23, 2023
In a bid to double its sales, candymaker Mars is upping its focus on pets. The maker of brands such as Snickers and M&Ms now derives 20% of its revenue...
