Mass merchandiser Walmart leads in pet product sales
Walmart’s dominance shows the draw of competitive pricing and availability to pet owners.
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David Sprinkle
David Sprinkle is the publisher and research director at Packaged Facts, a leading supplier of market research on the US pet industry. He is also the author of Petfood Industry magazine's monthly column, "Market Report."
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Cats and dogs as supermarket pet food influencers
Supermarkets hold an interesting place among pet product purchasers, particularly cat owners.
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How shifting pet ownership economics impact pet food
While pet ownership is up across the board compared to a decade ago, wrinkles in the economic demographics of dog and cat ownership draw a more complex picture.
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Natural pet food claims continue to appeal to pet owners
As pet food needs become more diverse, the reasons behind pet owners' desire for "natural" pet foods continue to evolve.
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What do pet owners think of the pet food industry? (Part 3)
What do pet food consumers want?
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What do pet owners think of the pet food industry? (Part 2)
Consumer perceptions of scientific claims about pet food: Trust, skepticism and the role of vets
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What do pet owners think of the pet food industry? (Part 1)
Taking a look at the trust — or lack thereof — that pet owners have in pet food companies.
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What influences pet owner shopping channel choices?
The many shopping influencers on pet owners make pinning down their primary pet food channels a complex prospect.
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US pet food market to reach US$27 billion in 2018
With a stable economy and pet humanization a given, the pet food market should see solid growth in 2018.
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City pet owners influencing retail purchasing trends
While pet ownership rates have increased significantly outside of metropolitan areas, in absolute numbers those in metro areas continue to drive purchasing trends.
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August 2018
The August 2018 issue of Petfood Industry takes a closer look at the top pet food companies in each of four global regions.