Packaged Facts: Blog

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.

CBD Shining a Bright Light on the U.S. Pet Supplements Market

From medicinal marijuana to CBD-infused chewing gum, the human health and wellness market has experienced a surge of interest in cannabis products, a development that has spilled over with gusto into the pet supplements market.

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
April 17 2018
cats
dogs
mergers and acquisitions
pet food
pet market
pet retail

What We're Reading: 14 Acquisitions in Pet Food Industry So Far in 2018

So far in 2018, pet food companies and ingredient suppliers have announced at least fourteen mergers and acquisitions, according to PetfoodIndustry.com.

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
March 28 2018
pet market
pet research
pet retail

Channeling Fish, Bird, Small Animal, and Reptile Sales

It's clear that pet store chains are the most popular channel for pet owners looking to purchase something for their pet for fish, small animal, and reptile owners.