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U.S. Retail Trade – 2019 $ales Update by Channel – Internet/Mail Order Wins Gold!

April 14, 2020/in Pet Market/by John Gibbons

The Internet/Mail Order retail channel passes Supermarkets to take the lead in $ales!

U.S. PET INDUSTRY $ALES IN 2019: $95.7B – TAKING A CLOSER LOOK

March 31, 2020/in Pet Market/by John Gibbons

The biggest driver in the 2019 increase was… inflation!

Comparing the Spending Demographics of the Industry Segments – SIDE BY SIDE

March 17, 2020/in Pet Market/by John Gibbons

As Boomers fade, the younger groups step up for more balanced spending and evolving demographics.

2018 Veterinary Spending was $21.23B – Where did it come from…?

March 3, 2020/in Pet Market/by John Gibbons

Now we will turn our attention to the final Industry Segment – Veterinary Services. We’ll see some similarities to Services but some big differences from the Product Segments. For years, Veterinary Services prices have had high inflation. This has resulted in CU income becoming the most dominant factor in spending behavior and a reduction in […]

2018 Pet Services Spending was $8.72B – Where did it come from…?

February 18, 2020/in Pet Market/by John Gibbons

The best year ever for this segment, largely driven by the younger groups!

2018 Pet Supplies Spending was $19.8B – Where did it come from…?

February 11, 2020/in Pet Market/by John Gibbons

Spending flattened out in the second half but Supplies still had a modest gain with far less turmoil than the other segments.

Attending Global Pet Expo 2020? – The Showcase of the U.S. Pet Industry – You Definitely Need a Plan!

February 4, 2020/in Pet Trade Shows/by John Gibbons

If you nothing else but work the show floor, you can spend 1 minute and 21 seconds with each exhibitor. You need a plan!

GLOBAL PET EXPO 2020…Showcasing The World of Pets!

January 28, 2020/in Pet Trade Shows/by John Gibbons

Still THE place to find whatever you need or want in terms of pet products!

2018 Pet Food Spending was $28.85B- Where did it come from…?

January 21, 2020/in Pet Market/by John Gibbons

A $2B drop in spending…but some good news. 47% of 92 demographic segments actually spent more on Pet Food.

2018 Pet Products Spending was $48.65B – Where did it come from…?

January 7, 2020/in Pet Market/by John Gibbons

A $1 Billion increase in Supplies wasn’t enough to overcome the $2B drop in Food.