Retail Channel Monthly $ Update – November Final & December Advance
In 2023 Relevant Retail sold only 0.3% more product than last year, a small lift but much better than -0.2% in 2022.
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Petflation 2023 – December Update: Turns up to +5.1% vs 2022
Petflation rose to +5.1% but ended the year at +8.0%, the 2nd highest rate in history!
2022 Pet Food Spending was $38.69B – Where did it come from…?
Pet Food bounced back as 82% of demographics spent more generating a $4.29B (12.5%) increase and a new record high!
2022 Pet Products Spending was $60.63B – Where did it come from…?
A $4.29B lift from Food overcame a $1.86B drop in Supplies as 70% of demographic segments bought more Pet Products.
Retail Channel Monthly $ Update – October Final & November Advance
For the 1st time in 2023, the Relevant Retail Group is positive in all measurements vs 2022, 2021 & 2019. GREAT NEWS!
Petflation 2023 – November Update: Down to +4.3% vs 2022
In November Petflation slowed from 5.2% to 4.3% but it is still 1.4 times higher than the national rate.
2022 Total Pet Spending was $102.71B – Where did it come from…?
Big lifts in Food & Services overcame big drops in Supplies & Veterinary. Overall, spending became a little more balanced.
2022 U.S. Pet Spending by Generation – Gen X Stays on Top!
Gen X stays on top but Gen Z “gets in the game” by doubling their spending!
Retail Channel Monthly $ Update – September Final & October Advance
Inflation continues to slow and sales grew from September but the lifts vs 2022 were small.
Petflation 2023 – October Update: Down to +5.2% vs 2022
Petflation fell from 5.7% to 5.2% but it is still 1.6 times higher than the National CPI rate.