- by Daniel Granderson
- May 1 2017
- cats
- dogs
- pet
- pet market
- pet products
Modern Dog and Cat Products Must Serve and Delight Both Pet and Person
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At least as much as the needs of the pet, the needs of dog and cat owners are shaping petcare marketing and research & development (R&D).
- by Daniel Granderson
- April 4 2017
- dogs
- pet
- pet food
- pet food forum
- pet industry
- pet market
- pet market research
- pet owners
- pet parents
- pet products
- pet research
- pet retail
- pet trends
Pet Family Feud: Fun, Games, & Packaged Facts
While unlikely to ever appear on the Game Show Network, Pet Family Feud debuted on April 3, thrilling and informing the audience at the 25th Annual Petfood Forum in Olathe, Kansas. The gameshow/workshop activity was hosted by Packaged Facts’ research director David Sprinkle.
- by Daniel Granderson
- March 14 2017
- cats
- dogs
- ecommerce
- internet
- online retail
- pet
- pet industry
- pet market
- pet market research
- pet products
- pet retail
46% of Pet Owners Buy Pet Products Online, Reveals Packaged Facts Ahead of Upcoming Pet Expo Presentation
While online sales still pale in comparison to sales at physical stores, sales in the digital realm continue to grow at a rapid pace. On March 22, Packaged Facts will discuss trends in online purchasing of dog and cat products at Global Pet Expo.
- by Noah Miller
- February 7 2017
- cat owners
- cats
- dog food
- dog owners
- dogs
- Gen Y
- natural and organic
- pet owners
- pet parents
- pet products
- pet research
- pet retail
- pet trends
- pets as family
1 in 3 U.S. Pet Owners Millennials: What it Means for the Pet Food Market
Between their growing numbers and affinity for “natural” pet products, the Millennial cohort wields a significant buying power for the industry, an impact Packaged Facts explores in our report, "Millennials as Pet Market Consumers".
- by Daniel Granderson
- February 1 2017
- cat food
- cats
- dog food
- dogs
- natural and organic
- pet care
- pet food
- pet industry
- pet market
- pet market research
- pet owners
- pet packaging
- pet parenting
- pet products
- pet research
- pet retail
- pet trends
For pet marketers, the natural and organic segment is competitive catnip
Gone are the days when pet owners had to seek out their local independent pet store to find a decent selection of natural pet products. Today, natural, organic and eco-friendly pet products generate billions of dollars of sales annually across a wide range of channels--and the market just keeps growing.
- by Daniel Granderson
- January 12 2017
- candy
- cat food
- cats
- chocolate
- dog food
- dogs
- pet
- pet care
- pet food
- pet health
- pet industry
- pet market
- pet market research
- pet products
- pet retail
- pet trends
- Petco
- PetSmart
- veterinarians
- veterinary
Mars Inc.'s Acquisition of VCA: More Fidos, Fewer Sugars
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The VCA deal gives Mars further latitude for growth beyond the mass-market product arena. That’s especially important because it’s not just kibble sales that have flattened in the mass market; the same is true for candy. Even in the case of Mars, with its globally iconic portfolio of chocolate and non-chocolate (sugar) candy brands, confectionery manufacturers face considerable challenges to growth.
- by Daniel Granderson
- January 3 2017
- cat owners
- cats
- dog owners
- dogs
- Hispanic consumers
- Hispanics
- Latino consumers
- Latinos
- pet
- pet care
- pet health
- pet industry
- pet market research
- pet owners
- pet parents
- pet products
- pet research
- pet trends
Hispanic pet owners chart a different course
The past decade has seen a dramatic increase in the number of Hispanic pet owners in the United States. Between 2007 and 2016 the number of Latinos with pets in their homes skyrocketed from 11.4 million to 20.4 million as the pet ownership rate among Hispanics grew from 40% to 55%.
- by dgranderson@marketresearch.com
- April 1 2016
- pets
- pet products
- marketing
- social media
The mighty marketing ingenuity connecting pet parents to pet products
This blog is based on Pet Product Marketing Trends in the U.S.: Technology, Mobile, and Social Media. Find out more on the report by clicking here.
April 1 - Pet marketers across the spectrum of the pet industry can often be found practicing some of the latest cutting edge tactics to engage pet parents. Whether it’s through social media, geotargeting, personalization, content marketing or numerous other ways, there is no shortage of creative ideas out there. Sometimes the tactics are topical. ...
- by dgranderson@marketresearch.com
- February 23 2016
- pet treats
- pet food
- pets
- dogs
- pet products
Here’s something to bark about: A National Dog Biscuit Day discount from Packaged Facts
Feb. 23 - Celebrate National Dog Biscuit Day with a treat worthy of humans. Receive 10% off the Packaged Facts’ report Pet Treats and Chews in the U.S. Use promo code PFSAVE10 at checkout.
Pet Treats and Chews in the U.S. examines the market for treats and chews, breaking it out into four categories: indulgent treats, rawhide/natural chews, dental chews/treats, and nutraceutical treats. The report provides a broad overview of the market with a focus on future trends, including the importance o...
- by dgranderson@marketresearch.com
- January 11 2016
- cats
- pets
- pet products
- dogs
- pet oral care
Doggone doggy breath be gone!
Start the new year with savings from Packaged Facts. Receive 10% off Pet Oral Care Products and Services in the U.S. with code PFSAVE10.
Jan. 11 - For many pet owners, as much as they love their pets, there is nothing worse than a smelly “kiss” from a pet with bad breath. Unfortunately, breath odor can also signal a more serious underlying health condition-it is one of the main symptoms of periodontal disease, a serious condition that approximately 70% of cats and 80% of dogs develop by the ti...
