Packaged Facts: Blog

by David Lummis
April 5 2021
cats
dogs
pet
pet industry
pet market research
pet trends

U.S. Pet Population in the Wake of COVID-19

When the initial impacts of COVID-19 started being felt beginning around March 2020, the pet industry anticipated that dog ownership especially would get a boost among a national population that found itself homebound, socially isolated, and well aware of the mental and physical health benefits of pet ownership, including in relation to stress.

Pet Industry's E-Commerce Growth Will Outlast Pandemic

Even before the pandemic, e-commerce sales were a primary pet market driver. David Sprinkle, research director for Packaged Facts, discusses this and other trends at Global Pet Expo Digital Access on March 24.

by Daniel Granderson
February 2 2021
cats
dogs
pet care
pet health
pet supplements
pet trends

During Pandemic, CBD Products a High Point in Pet Supplements

New Packaged Facts report "Pet Supplements in the U.S., 8th Edition" examines how CBD supplements are trending and boosting sales in the pet market.

by Daniel Granderson
November 17 2020
cats
dogs
pet market
pet owners
pet products
pet retail
pets as family

Pet Owners Working—and Playing—at Home Boost Sales of Durable Pet Products

Packaged Facts expects the pet durables market to increase 10% in 2020 bringing sales to $5.7 billion, with steady annual gains projected for the market through 2024.

How to Return to Work Without Stressing Your Pets

As more Americans return to work, it may be time for you to prepare your pet for the new routine of office work.

by Daniel Granderson
October 1 2020
Canada
cat food
cats
dog food
dogs
pet food
pet products

Digital Pet Care and E-Commerce Becoming Essential During Pandemic

For over a decade, online sales have been booming. But the pandemic has fast-tracked e-commerce and digital pet care like never before.

by Daniel Granderson
August 26 2020
cats
dogs
pet health
pet industry
pet market
pet products
pets as family

Examining America’s Aging Pet Population

Older pets have a profound impact on the U.S. pet industry.

by Daniel Granderson
August 12 2020
cat food
cats
dog food
dogs
pet
pet food
pet industry
pet market
pet products
pet retail

Finding the Silver Lining in Pandemic-Era Pet Food

COVID-19 has wrought vast and ongoing changes and challenges for U.S. businesses. Nevertheless, the pet food market has been living up to its recession-resistant reputation, highlighting the “silver lining” the overall pet market has experienced as a result of the pandemic.

by Daniel Granderson
February 5 2020
cats
dogs
pet health
pet medications
veterinarians

Strong Veterinary Market Underpins Pet Medications

This new blog based on Packaged Facts' "Pet Medications in the U.S., 6th Edition" analyzes the important role pet medications play in the operations of veterinary clinics.