Tractor Supply: Dog food sales down 5%

The US farm and ranch retailer Tractor Supply has recorded declining sales in its pet business. According to a report by the US trade publication Petfood Industry, based on an analysis by YipitData, the company's dog food sales fell by 5 per cent in the twelve months to August 2026.

Overall, Tractor Supply's pet sales decreased by 3 per cent. The development varied considerably between product categories: while dog supplies registered a 7 per cent decline, sales of cat food and dog treats increased slightly, by 1 per cent each.

The YipitData analysis covers five US farm and ranch retailers, including Tractor Supply, Rural King and Murdoch's. Tractor Supply dominates this group, accounting for 76 per cent of its combined pet sales. However, two smaller competitors reported growth: Murdoch's increased pet sales by 22.1 per cent and Blain's Farm & Fleet by 9.2 per cent.

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