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Gnaw on This: Natural Chews Give Pet Parents a Long-Lasting Dog Treat Option
Body part chews is an expanding treat category as consumers seek natural treats for their companion animals.
Brand Recognition, Emotional Connection Help Licensed Products Become a Force for Retailers
The licensed pet products market is booming. Traditional licensed products have involved such brand names as Disney, Marvel or college and pro sports teams. However, as pet humanization has grown […]
Bethany Beach Pet Boutique Yuppy Puppy Expands for Delaware Summer Season
A 600-square-foot pet boutique that has outlasted nearly 20 summers on the Delaware shore recently got a little more room just ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Yuppy Puppy in Bethany […]
Dog Food Market to Hit $97.4B by 2036 on Premium Nutrition, Functional Feeding, Pet Humanization
The expansion is being driven by pet humanization, increasing demand for premium nutrition, and growing adoption of functional diets for digestion, immunity, mobility, and life-stage support.
2026 Vanguard Awards: Meet the Cutting-Edge Innovations of the Pet Industry
The pet industry is overflowing with amazing origin stories, many of which have involved groundbreaking product discoveries that have changed the course of history. That’s what the Vanguard Awards is […]
American Made: Why Made-in-the-USA Pet Products are in High Demand Among Today’s Pet Owners
Pet stores across the country are leaning into red, white and blue merchandising as demand for “Made in the USA” pet products continues to surge. From pet food and treats […]
It’s Time to Bite Back: Retailers Play a Year-Round Role in Protecting Pets from Pests
They’re creepy and crawly… and they can transmit diseases that pose serious animal and human health risks. By the time you read this, veterinarians say fleas, ticks and other pests […]
Émilie in Paris: 3 Retail Signals Shaping the European Pet Market
When people talk about “the European pet market,” they often imagine one unified region. In reality, Europe behaves more like a collection of markets, each with its own retail strategies […]
Town and Country: The Ohio Hardware Shop That Builds Loving Pet Adoption Stories
Nobody walks into a hardware store expecting to fall in love. But at Town and Country on 1210 East High Street in Bryan, Ohio, it happens on a regular basis. […]
Boredom Busters: These Dog & Cat Toys Can Boost Retail Sales in 2026
The dog and cat toy categories are constantly evolving as they experience dynamic shifts driven by consumer values, changing lifestyles and product innovations.
From Windbreakers to Cooling Vests, Sprint to Success with Today’s Tail-Wagging Pet Apparel
Pet apparel has entered 2026 no longer as a niche accessory, but more a fully mature category driven by functional performance, seasonal readiness and fashion sensibility while being boosted by […]
A Dutch Pet Brand Growth Story: When Retailers Lead, the Market Follows
One of the most compelling European pet brand stories I’ve heard recently comes from a company that doesn’t look flashy at first glance, and that’s exactly the point. Prins Petfoods […]
