Dr. Mukund ParthasarathyDr. Mukund Parthasarathy worked for Ralston/ Nestle Purina for 12 years. He can be reached at [email protected]From the AuthorMarket Trends and ReportsResearch: What's in store for pet retailWith the deepening recession, credit crunch, and with consumers becoming frugal, the retail channels are responding to the new realities. With unemployment reaching double digits and fewer jobs being created consumers have changed their shopping habits.Page 1 of 1