- 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
- May 6 2020
- pet industry
- pet market
- pet products
- pet retail
- pet trends
Amidst Coronavirus, Marketers Find Success Connecting with Pet Owners Online
Pet reptile owners are among those most likely to benefit from increased online connection with pet product companies and retailers, reports Packaged Facts
- by Daniel Granderson
- January 21 2020
- cats
- dogs
- pet
- pet industry
- pet market
- pet products
- pet supplies
Pet Litter and Clean-Up Products Eliminate the “Ick” Factor in Pet Ownership
Pet owners want products that will make their lives easier, allowing them to change the litter box less frequently, leave their dogs at home without worrying about “accidents,” and easily treat whatever stains, odors, and pet hair situations that do inevitably occur.
- by Daniel Granderson
- August 15 2019
- cat food
- cats
- dog food
- dogs
- pet
- pet food
- pet industry
- pet market
- pet retail
- Petco
- PetSmart
“Other” Pet Store Sector in Transition
Packaged Facts estimates pet product sales of pet specialty stores other than PetSmart and Petco at under $6 billion. These “other” pet chain or independent stores consist primarily of smaller- and mid-size formats, although also with some superstore-size outlets among the regional chains.
- by Daniel Granderson
- April 8 2019
- pet
- pet industry
- pet market
- pet market research
- pet products
- pet research
- pet retail
What We’re Reading: “Record Number of Buyers, Booths and Exhibitors at Global Pet Expo”
The record-breaking numbers are in. In total, 17,207 attendees--including David Sprinkle and Jeff Miller of Packaged Facts--took part in this year’s Global Pet Expo, reports Pet Age.
- by Daniel Granderson
- January 30 2019
- cats
- dogs
- pet
- pet industry
- pet products
- pet retail
Packaged Facts in the News - "Pets Are Going Digital: Brands Pioneering In The $565M Market For Smart Pet Products"
Forbes: "While smart-pet products is small with sales of $565 million in 2018; it is rapidly growing, up 11% from 2017."
- by Daniel Granderson
- April 6 2018
- cats
- dogs
- mergers and acquisitions
- pet food
- pet industry
- pet market
- pet retail
J.M. Smucker’s Acquisition of Nutrish Points to Larger Industry-Wide Shift to Premium Pet Products
Natural, premium, and superpremium pet foods and treats continue to rise in both sales and popularity with pet parents
- by Daniel Granderson
- April 3 2018
- cats
- dogs
- Gen Y
- Millennials
- pet industry
- pet market
- pet market research
- pet owners
After Millennials Have Pushed the Envelope as Pet Owners, What Can We Expect From Gen Z?
Millennials have set new standards for bonding with and spending money on pets. However, the future of the pet industry in America lies not only in the hands of Millennials, but also depends on their younger counterparts in Gen Z.
- by Daniel Granderson
- June 13 2017
- pet industry
- pet market
- pet market research
- pet trends
Puppy Love: Mental and Emotional Health Pet Services
There’s no question owning a pet is good for your health. It’s also a good way to help others.
