Retail Channel Monthly $ Update – December Final & January Advance

January sales were up from 2021, but largely due to inflation.

“Petflation” 2021 – A Closer Look at the CPIs for the Pet Industry

Overall, Pet Prices inflated in 2021, but at a slower rate than the overall market.

2020 U.S. Pet Spending by Generation – Boomers’ Spending Surges

Baby Boomers’ emotional commitment to their Pet “children” produced a huge lift in spending!

Retail Channel Monthly $ Update – November Final & December Advance

Record sales in December wrap up a record breaking year!

PET STORES – CHAINS vs INDIES

The “big guys” rule the Pet Store Channel but small chains can also be a powerful force in local markets!

Retail Channel Monthly $ Update – October Final & November Advance

November sets all time sales records for both Total Retail and the Relevant Retail Group!

2020 U.S. TOTAL PET SPENDING $83.74B…Up ↑$5.31B

Pet Parents focused on needed segments – Food & Veterinary. Discretionary segments suffered but overall pet spending increased by more than $5B!

2020 U.S. VETERINARY SERVICES SPENDING $24.85B…UP ↑$3.05B

Strong inflation but even stronger spending….74% of the growth was “real”!

Retail Channel Monthly $ Update – September Final & October Advance

Retail Sales growth was strong and widespread in October . In fact, the Relevant Retail Group had their 2nd biggest month in history!

2020 U.S. PET SERVICES SPENDING $6.89B…Down ↓$1.73B

As expected, the Pandemic had the biggest negative impact on this most discretionary segment of the Pet Industry.