- by Daniel Granderson
- March 9 2021
- cats
- dogs
- ecommerce
- online purchases
- online retail
- pet industry
- pet market
- pet retail
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
- 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.
- by Daniel Granderson
- October 20 2020
- cats
- dogs
- economy
- pet
- pet parents
- pet products
- pet research
- pet retail
- pet supplies
- pet trends
- pets as family
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
- 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
- October 22 2019
- cats
- dogs
- functional foods
- pet
- pet health
- pet retail
- pet supplements
- pet treats
Dogs and Cats Sink Teeth into Functional, Healthy Pet Treats

In addition to unusual or exotic proteins, treat marketers are relying on functional ingredients to capture pet owners’ attention, making it possible for them to address pet health and wellness issues while enjoying “treat time.”
- by Daniel Granderson
- October 1 2019
- dog food
- pet food
- pet products
- pet retail
Room for Growth in Puppy Food

Examining the demographics of puppy food purchasers.
- 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
- August 8 2019
- pet medications
- pet meds
- pet products
- pet retail
- Petco
- veterinarians
- veterinary
Walmart, Petco, and Chewy Invest in $9 Billion U.S. Pet Medication Market

The pet medications future looks bright. With sales reaching $9 billion in 2018, up 8.5%, the market is expected to surpass overall pet market growth for the foreseeable future, spurred by a continued intensive focus on pet wellness, ongoing advances in veterinary medicine, and online and brick-and-mortar expansion of pet medication and veterinary service availability and options.
- by Daniel Granderson
- June 25 2019
- India
- pet food
- pet products
- pet retail
India: An International Pet Care Market to Watch

From 2012 to 2017, pet care sales in India grew exponentially and the market has enough momentum to expect even greater growth looking ahead to 2022.