U.S. Pet Market Outlook 2010-2011: Tapping into Post-Recession Pet Parent Spending
Mar 1, 2010
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Chapter 1: Market Performance
Introduction
Scope of Report
Report Methodology
Market Performance
Impact of Economic Recession and Recovery
Table 1-1: U.S. Pet Market Retail Sales by Category: 2009- 2011 (in billions of dollars and percent change over previous year)
Signs of Economic Recovery
Market Climate Favorable to Mass Retailers, Brands
Table 1-2: IRI-Tracked Sales of Pet Products: Total and by Food and Non-Food Category and Segment, 2009 vs. 2008 (in millions of dollars, units and pounds)
Strong Market Underpinnings Bode Well for Rebound
Table 1-3: Level of Pet Owner Agreement with Statement: “I Am Spending Less on Pet Products Because of the Economy,” February 2010
Table 1-4: Percent of Pet Owners Who Anticipate Spending Less on Pet Food/Supplies or Pet Services in Next 12 Months, February 2009
Table 1-5: Pet Owner Patterns: By Change in Financial Situation Compared With 12 Months Ago, 2009 (percent of U.S. pet-owning households)
Table 1-6: Pet Owner Population: By Change in Financial Situation Compared With 12 Months Ago, 2009 (number of U.S. pet-owning households in millions)
Table 1-7: Pet Owner Indexes: By Change in Financial Situation Compared With 12 Months Ago, 2009 (U.S. petowning households)
Human/Animal Bond Strengthens During Recession
Figure 1-1: “Consider My Pet(s) Part of the Family,” 2009 (percent of Pet, Dog/Cat, Dog and Cat Owners) Product Premiumization and Premium Demographics
Table 1-8: Change in Pet Market Consumer Base by Purchase of Selected Premium Pet Products: Flea/Tick Care, Treats, Heartworm Control Products, Scoopable Litter, 2005 vs. 2009 (number and percent of U.S. dog- or cat-owning households)
Pet Insurance: The Right Place at the Right Time
Impact of Pet Aging, Overweight
Table 1-9: Percentage and Number of Overweight and Obese Dogs and Cats: 2007 vs. 2008
Pet Market Momentum
Table 1-10: Number of New Pet Product Introductions: Reports and SKUs, 2005-2009 (percent)
Future Factors
A Societal Shift
Illustration 1-1: Electrolux Appliance TV Commercial—”Pet Birthday Party”
Illustration 1-2: Kenmore Washer TV Commercial with Dog
Illustration 1-3: Screen Shot of Glenn Close and Pet from Hit TV Series Damages
Additional Human Company Cross-Over
Human-Animal Correlation an Untapped Goldmine
Market Forecast: A $72 Billion+ Market by 2014
Table 1-11: Projected U.S. Retail Sales of Pet Products and Services, 2009-2014 (in millions of dollars)
Table 1-12: U.S. Pet Market Compound Annual Growth Rates by Category: 2005-2009 vs. 2009-2014 (percent)
Table 1-13: Percentage Share of U.S. Pet Market Retail Sales by Category: 2005, 2009 and 2014

Chapter 2: Marketing Trends
Competitive Overview
Overview
Pet Services Industry “Corporatization” Continues
VCA Antech, PetSmart/Banfield and Petco Continue as Leading Market Consolidators
Figure 2-1: PetSmart and Petco: Share of Pet Grooming, Boarding and Training Sales: 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012 (percent)
The Independent Pet Specialty Services Push
Franchising Altering Pet Services Terrain
Pet Products Market Structure and Competitive Shifts
M&A Activity Continues During Recession
Table 2-1: Timeline of U.S. Pet Product Market Mergers, Acquisitions and Sales: 2001-2009
Marketing Trends
Pet Parent Priorities Post-Recession
Figure 2-2: Important Factors in Product Selection: Percentage of Shoppers Rating Factor as “Important” or “Very Important”
Illustration 2-1: TV Spot for Multiple Purina Cat Food Lines
Illustration 2-2: Internet Banners for Petco’s 2010 President’s Day Sale
Wellness Is Primary Theme in New Product Introductions
Table 2-2: Top 25 Marketing Claims by Number of New Pet Product Reports: 2005, 2007 and 2009 (number and percentage of all product launches)
Wellness Plus “Human-Style”
Table 2-3: Selected Health & Medical Psychographics: Adults Overall vs. Pet Owners by Type of Pet, 2009 (percent and index)
Illustration 2-3: TV Spot for Purina Fancy Feast Appetizers
Illustration 2-4: Print Ad for Mars Cesar Sunrise “Breakfast Food”
The Senior, Weight Management, and Special Needs Thrust
Table 2-4: U.S. Retail Sales of Senior, Weight Management, and Special Needs Pet Products: 2004, 2008 and 2013 (in millions of dollars)
Illustration 2-5: Print Ad for Kong Senior Toys and Treats
The Natural and Organic Thrust
Illustration 2-6: Humane Society’s Humane Choice Organic Pet Food
Table 2-5: Percent of Pet Owners Who Purchased Natural/Organic Pet Products in Last 3 Months: Dog Owners vs. Cat Owners, February 2009 (percent of U.S. dog or cat owners)
Table 2-6: Percent of Pet Owners Who Would Buy More Natural/Organic Pet Products If They Were More Available or More Affordable, 2009 (percent of U.S. dog or cat owners)
Specialty and Functional Food Formulas
Figure 2-3: Percent of Pet Owners Who Purchased Specialty Formula Dog or Cat Food in Last 3 Months: Dog Owners vs. Cat Owners, February 2009 (U.S. dog or cat owners)
Illustration 2-7: Iams Premium Protection Functional Pet Food Line
Illustration 2-8: Pedigree+ Functional Pet Food Line
Pet Supplements and Nutraceutical Treats
Illustration 2-9: Dogswell Shape Up Brand Extension from Treats to Food
Illustration 2-10: Print Ad for Nestlé Purina’ FortiFlora Probiotic Supplement
Illustration 2-11: Print Ad for Merrick’s Elements Vision, Joints & Breath Supplement
Pet Medications
Focus on Product Safety
Celebrity Kick
Cause-Related Marketing
Illustration 2-12: TV Spot for PetSmart Charities “Second Chance for Love Adoption” Valentine’s Day Weekend Event
Good for the Planet, Good PR: Pet Marketers Embracing Sustainable Initiatives
Table 2-7: Selected “Green” Shopping Psychographics: Adults Overall vs. Pet Owners by Type of Pet, 2009 (percent and index)
Multiservice = Convenience = Value in Pet Services
Figure 2-4: Types of Services Pet Care Facilities Have Added in Past 5 Years, 2009 (percent)
Luxury Services Expected to Rebound
At-Home Pet Services Predicted to Soar
Pet Sitting
Mobile Grooming
Illustration 2-13: Petco Mobile Grooming Van
Mobile Veterinary Care
Veterinary Specialization
Geriatric Care
Specialized Care for Overweight Pets
Hospice Care
Canine Rehabilitation
Holistic/Alternative Care
Bereavement Services
Media Trends
Pet Market Advertising Expenditures
Table 2-8: Media Breakout of U.S. Advertising Expenditures on Pet Products, 2004-2008 (percent)
Human/Animal Bond More Important Than Ever
Illustration 2-14: TV Spot for Multiple Purina Cat Food Lines
Value-Focused Advertising
Illustration 2-15: TV Spot for Walmart Pet Brands
Illustration 2-16: TV Spot for PetSmart’s 20% Off Sale and Brands
Non-Traditional Media and Internet Advertising
Table 2-9a: Level of Pet Owner Agreement with Statement: “I Use the Internet to Help Find and Choose Pet Products,” February 2010 (percent)
Table 2-9b: Level of Pet Owner Agreement with Statement: “I Buy Pet Products Online,” February 2010 (percent)
Table 2-10: Selected Internet-Related Psychographics: Adults Overall vs. Pet Owners by Type of Pet, 2009 (percent and index)
Table 2-11: Selected Media & Marketing Psychographics: Adults Overall vs. Pet Owners by Type of Pet, 2009 (percent and index)
Social Networking Becoming a Pet Market Craze
Pet Retailers Also Turning to Blogs, Social Networking, Mobile Commerce

Chapter 3: Retail Channel Trends
Shopper Deal-Seeking, Retailer Promotions in Full Force
Figure 3-1: Deal-Seeking Behavior: Percentage of Shoppers Participating in Activity, 2008 vs. 2009
Table 3-1: Level of Pet Owner Agreement with Statement: “I Shop for Pet Products at a Variety of Stores to Find the Best Prices, Special Offers and Sales,” February 2010 (number and percent of pet owners)
Economic Concerns Intensify Cross-Channel Competition
Table 3-2: Pet Product Purchasing Patterns Among Dog or Cat Owners by Retail Channel: By Change in Financial Situation Compared With 12 Months Ago, 2009 (percent of U.S. dog- or cat-owning households)
Table 3-3: Pet Product Purchasing Indexes Among Dog or Cat Owners by Retail Channel: By Change in Financial Situation Compared With 12 Months Ago, 2009 (U.S. dog- or catowning households)
Pet Superstores vs. Discount Stores
Independents and Supermarkets Continue to Slide
Table 3-4: Pet Product Purchasing Patterns Among Dog or Cat Owners: By Retail Channel, 2007-2009 (percent and millions of number of U.S. dog- or cat-owning households)
Channel Loyalty Trends
Table 3-5: Retail Channel Loyalty in Pet Product Purchasing Among Dog or Cat Owners, 2007-2009 (percent and in millions of number of U.S. dog- or cat-owning households)
Table 3-6: Overview of Retail Channel Loyalty in Pet Product Purchasing Among Dog or Cat Owners, 2004 vs. 2009 (percent and in millions of number of U.S. dog- or cat-owning households)
Figure 3-2: Percent of Pet Product Customers Who Shop Across Channels: By Major Retail Sector, 2004 vs. 2009 (U.S. dog- or cat-owning households)
Walmart Strengthens Pet Market Push
Figure 3-3: Share of U.S. Pet Product Sales: Walmart vs. PetSmart/Petco and Other, 2005 vs. 2009 (percent)
Table 3-7a: Level of Pet Owner Agreement with Statement: “When I Want to Buy Specialty Brand Pet Products, I Usually Shop in Pet Superstores or Pet Stores”, February 2010 (percent of pet owners)
Table 3-7b: Level of Pet Owner Agreement with Statement: “I Usually Shop for Pet Products in Pet Superstores or Pet Stores Because They Carry the Specialty Brands I Like,” February 2010 (percent of pet owners)
Down Economy Gives Store Brands a Boost
Table 3-8: IRI-Tracked Private-Label Sales of Pet Products: Total and by Food and Non-Food Category and Segment, 2009 vs. 2008 (in millions of dollars)
Table 3-9: Private-Label Share of IRI-Tracked Sales of Pet Products: Total and by Food and Non-Food Category and Segment, 2009 vs. 2008 (percent)
PetSmart and Petco Continue to Shape Pet Market Landscape
Table 3-10: PetSmart and Petco Sales and Number of Stores: 2001-2009 (cumulative, in units and millions of dollars)
Martha Stewart Line to Debut as PetSmart Exclusive in Mid 2010
Petco Launches “Unleashed” Store Format, Staff Training Program, and Consumer Educational Campaign
Illustration 3-1: Petco Pet Food Label Evaluation Tips
Retailer Exclusivity
Illustration 3-2: Humane Choice Organic Pet Food Retail Display
Independent Pet Stores: An Evolving Breed
Non-Traditional Channels, Internet Going Strong
Illustration 3-3: Orvis Dog Bed Selector Website Banner

Chapter 4: Pet Ownership Trends
Number of Dog and Cat Households Trending Upward
Figure 4-1: Household Penetration Rates for Selected Dog- or Cat-Owning Classifications: 2003 vs. 2009 (percent of U.S. dog- or cat-owning households)
Table 4-1: Change in Pet Market Consumer Base: Number of Dog or Cat Owners, 2005 vs. 2009 (U.S. dog- or cat-owning households)
Higher-Income Households Playing a Growing Role
Table 4-2: Change in Pet Market Consumer Base: Household Income $60K or More vs. Household Income Under $60K, 2005 vs. 2009 (U.S. dog- or cat-owning households)
Figure 4-2: Share of Total U.S. Pet Market Expenditures: $70K+ vs. Under $70K Income Households, 1998-2008 (percent)
Figure 4-3: $70K+ Household Share of U.S. Pet Market Expenditures: By Category, 1998 vs. 2008 (percent)
Figure 4-4: Average Household Spending on Pet Products and Services by $70K+ Households, 1998 vs. 2008 (in dollars) 17 Million “Premium Pet” Households
The Boomer Factor
Figure 4-5: Dog or Cat Ownership Rates by Age Bracket: 2003 vs. 2009 (percent of U.S. households)
Table 4-3a: Household Penetration Rates for Selected Pet- Owning Classifications by Generational Cohort: Gen Y Adults vs. Gen X Adults, 2009 (percent and number)
Table 4-3b: Household Penetration Rates for Selected Pet- Owning Classifications by Generational Cohort: Boomers vs. Seniors, 2009 (percent and number)
Table 4-4: Indexes for Selected Pet-Owning Classifications: By Generational Cohort, 2009 (U.S. households)
Table 4-5: Number and Share of Total U.S. Population Growth for Selected Age Brackets: 2010, 2015 and 2020 (in thousands of number and percent)
Role of Gen Ys and Gen Xers
No-Kid Pet Household Clout
Table 4-6: Change in Pet Market Consumer Base: Households with Kids vs. Households Without Kids, 2005 vs. 2009 (U.S. dog- or cat-owning households)
Table 4-7: Childless Dog or Cat Owners by Household Composition: Dog/Cat Ownership Rates and Share of Total Dog/Cat Owners: 2003, 2006 and 2009 (percent)
Pet Ownership Trends by Minority Group
Table 4-8: Dog and Cat Ownership Trends by Race/Ethnicity, 2005-2009 (percent and number of U.S. dog- or cat-owning households)
Table 4-9: Change in Pet Market Consumer Base: White Non- Hispanics vs. Minorities, 2005 vs. 2009 (number and percent of U.S. dog- or cat-owning households)
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