Petflation vs “Human” Inflation
Except for Pet Food vs Groceries, Petflation exceeds Human Inflation.
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Petflation 2025 – September Update: Jumps up to +3.5% vs Last Year
The National CPI rose slightly to 3.0% from 2.9%, but Petflation jumped up to 3.5% from 2.5%.
2024 Top 100 U.S. Retailers – Sales: $3.04 Trillion, Up 3.7%
Retail is definitely concentrated as 10 companies generate 21.8% of all Retail $.
INFLATION’S IMPACT ON RETAIL SALES GROWTH – August 2025
After a strong July, progress slowed in August!
Retail Channel $ Update – July Monthly & August Advance
Relative Retail $ were +3.7% vs 2024, -21% below their average lift!
Petflation 2025 – August Update: Slows to +2.5% vs Last Year
The National CPI rose to 2.9% from 2.7% but Petflation slowed to 2.5% from 2.6%. August was a mixed and complex month!
INFLATION’S IMPACT ON RETAIL SALES GROWTH – July 2025
After a May>Jun pause, progress in YOY lifts restarted in July.
Retail Channel $ Update – June Monthly & July Advance
July was much better than expected. 3 Big Groups and 5 channels had above avg YOY lifts!
Petflation 2025 – July Update: Jumps up to +2.6% vs Last Year
Prices rose for all segments from June and Petflation jumped up to 2.6%, the highest rate iin 2025.
INFLATION’S IMPACT ON RETAIL SALES GROWTH – June 2025
The slow progress has paused in May>Jun, but Ytd most channels are doing better than Y/E 2024.