Consumer insights

How pet parents will shop for their pets this Christmas
A new survey takes the pulse on holiday shopping trends in the UK, including popular categories and average spending.

The resurgence of the pet-sitting industry
The increase in travel and return to the office is positively impacting the sector in the US. These are the insights.

Arcaplanet: new digital features, more stores and sustainable targets
The biggest Italian pet retailer shares with GlobalPETS the achievements in 2023 and plans for the upcoming year.

2024: an optimistic year for these 2 insect pet food players?
Insect supplier Entobel (Singapore) and insect pet food manufacturer Percuro (UK) share their plans with GlobalPETS.

From profit to loss: Chewy’s Q3 in a nutshell
The online pet retailer increased sales by 8.2% but slightly reduced its full-year guidance.

American dog owners cutting costs on vet care, pet insurance and grooming
According to a survey, two-thirds of dog owners admit they cut back on personal needs to cope with the financial strain.

Analysis: Global consumer trends that will shape the pet care market in 2024
What fast-moving trends are expected to gain traction in the year ahead? Euromonitor shares the key insights.

Regional report: Eastern Europe - Snapshot of a pet care market in turbulent times
Inflation causes fluctuations in the Eastern European pet care market post- pandemic. But pet humanization and health

Understanding feline food and treat trends
With 35% of US households owning a cat, the category has a lot of potential. Let’s take a look at the current trend

Key considerations in the direct-to-consumer shift
What are the opportunities and challenges for pet food companies when expanding their direct-to-consumer footprint?

Diving into the world of homemade and raw food
Alternative diets are popular, but the limited available research on the benefits and risks for both pets and people

Next-generation skin and coat care products
Trending ingredients, category innovations and recent launches – here’s a round-up of the year-end highlights for

Consumer preferences in the booming grooming sector
How frequently do owners take their dogs to the groomer? What do they value most when choosing a professional? How do

Artificial Intelligence in the pet start-up scene
New technology is helping young companies to optimize their processes and their communications with customers. But to

Ever seen a dog on a wobble board?
In recent years, a new trend has been steadily gaining momentum in the pet world: gyms for dogs!

Europe softens organic qualification criteria for pet food labeling
Now that the rule has been changed from 100% to 95% organic agricultural ingredients, will this accelerate the pet fo

What can we expect from Black Friday?
Nearly 3 out of 10 shoppers are expected to purchase pet supplies in tomorrow’s discount festivity. GlobalPETS lear

How much does it cost to have a pet in Italy in 2023?
Nearly 6 out of 10 pet parents in the country experienced increased pet-related costs. These are the details.

Alternative pet diets: who's trying them and why?
A new survey reveals the level of acceptance of nutrition trends like BARF and homemade pet food among pet parents in

The impact excess weight in dogs has on their owners
A new survey unveils the emotional influence obese dogs have on pet parents. Here are the details.