Packaged Facts: Blog

by David Lummis
August 27 2021
pet industry
pet market
pet market research

Fun Is a Prime Motivator for “Other Pet” Owners

The pet population boom that resulted from COVID-19 was especially pronounced in the “other pet” (non dog/cat) market, such that products for reptiles, small mammals, and fish were snapped up at historically high rates.

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
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.

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.