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USA

Capital: Washington | Area: 9.8 mio km² |
Population (2020): 330.1 mio | GDP (2020): € 17 071.6 bn

Pet Products Association (APPA)

Millennials and Gen Z are market drivers

The US pet market will grow from 147 bn dollars to 152 bn dollars by 2024. This was announced by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) at Global Pet Expo in Orlando.

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American Pet Products Association

Deepening connection

The new APPA Fish and Reptile Owner Insight Report revealsexiting shifts in pet care and shopping trends in the US like in-store shopping is preferred …

Distribution2/2025

24 to 26 March in Orlando

Registration opens for The Pet Summit

The American Pet Products Association (APPA) has now opened registration for Pet Summit 2025. The annual educational conference for the pet …

Events12. November 2024

Parent company of Pet Supplies Plus

Franchise Group Inc. files for bankruptcy

Franchise Group Inc. operates the speciality retail groups Pet Supplies Plus, The Vitamin Shoppe and Buddy's Home Furnishings. The …

Distribution12. November 2024

Effects on gut health

Study on BLP1 supplementation

Pro- and postbiotic supplementation shows effects on gut health in adult dogs – this is the conclusion of a clinical study by ADM investigating …

Suppliers5. November 2024

Cooperation provides insights

Interzoo Pavilion at the Petfood Forum

The cooperation between Interzoo and Petfood Forum promises exclusive access to decision-makers in the pet food industry and valuable …

Events29. October 2024

Online Pet and Animal Pharmacy

Tractor Supply to acquire Allivet

Tractor Supply Company announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Allivet, a privately held online pet pharmacy. The acquisition of…

Distribution29. October 2024

Augmentative Interspecies Communication Devices

Purina helps to give Dogs a Voice

Purina is investing in research with the University of California San Diego to understand if pets can leverage Augmentative Interspecies …

Suppliers24. October 2024

Kirk Haggard

Independence Pet Holdings names new CEO

Independence Pet Holdings (IPH), one of North America's leading pet insurance and services organizations, announced the appointment of Kirk …

Suppliers24. October 2024

Alan Schnaid follows on J.K. Symancyk

PetSmart announces CEO transition

PetSmart announced that J.K. Symancyk is stepping down from his role as President, Chief Executive Officer and board member, effective immediately…

Distribution10. October 2024

American Pet Products Association (APPA)

Dogs and cats in America

The American Pet Products Association (APPA) releases the 2024 Dog and Cat Owner Insight Report. Despite economic pressures, pet owners are increasing…

Events04/2024

Gabriel Millan

Mars Petcare announces new CFO

Mars named Gabriel Millan as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for their leading pet health, services, and nutrition business. He will join the business …

Suppliers24. September 2024

Jarrod Kersey

Alphia appoints new vice president

Alphia, one of the largest pet food manufacturers in the US, announces the appointment of Jarrod Kersey as Vice President of Food Safety & Q…

Suppliers12. September 2024

2nd quarter 2024

Chewy increases turnover to 2.86 bn dollars

Chewy has announced its results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, ended 28 July. According to the results, net sales increased…

Suppliers3. September 2024

John Bear

Alphia appoints new COO

Pet food manufacturer Alphia has announced the appointment of John Bear as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. In this role, Bear will be …

Suppliers13. August 2024

Growing numbers

APPA releases dog and cat owner insight report

The American Pet Products Association (APPA) has released the 2024 Dog and Cat Report. It provides comprehensive analysis and visuals…

Distribution8. August 2024

New Senior VP of Merchandising

Pet Supermarket appoints former Pet Family president

Pet Supermarket, a pet specialty retailer with over 225 locations in the Southeastern United States, has announced the …

Distribution1. August 2024

Joel D. Anderson

Petco appoints new CEO

Petco has announced that its board of directors has appointed Joel D. Anderson as chief executive officer (CEO) with effect from 29 July. Anderson has also …

Distribution30. July 2024

Fourth-quarter and full-year results

General Mills laments decline in sales

The American pet food manufacturer General Mills has published its results for the fourth quarter and the past financial year 2024. According…

Suppliers4. July 2024

Ambitious expansion plans

IQI presents a new sales director for Europe

IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients has announced the appointment of Arjan van Waes as its new sales director for Europe. Having joined IQI…

Suppliers20. June 2024

Sponsorship for 15th anniversary celebration

Butcher’s cooperates with PSD

Butcher's Naturals, a US provider of natural dog treats and chews, has announced its latest partnership with Florida-based, not-for-profit Patrio…

Suppliers20. June 2024

Financial results for the first quarter of 2024

Chewy increases net sales by 3.1 per cent

Chewy has published its financial results for the first quarter of the 2024 financial year, which ended on 28 April 2024. According to the…

Suppliers11. June 2024

Company announcement

Mars Petcare US recalls 315 bags of Pedigree

Mars Petcare US is voluntarily recalling 315 bags of Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Foo…

Suppliers21. May 2024

Sales down three per cent

General Mills loses out on treats and dry food

American pet food manufacturer General Mills has reported that sales of pet food and treats fell by three per cent to 624 mio dollars…

Suppliers2. May 2024

USA

New board members at APPA

The US pet industry association American Pet Products Association (APPA) has announced two new board members for 2024. Kevin Fick, former CEO and current …

Suppliers23. April 2024

Termination with effect from 12 April

Petco parts ways with Darren MacDonald

The US pet shop chain Petco has parted ways with its chief customer officer Darren MacDonald with effect from 12 April.The company's board of…

Distribution18. April 2024

Record-breaking attendance at the 20th annual show

Global Pet Expo welcomed 20 000 attendees

The American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) hosted the 20th annual Global Pet Expo on …

Events9. April 2024

New pet food factory

Nestlé Purina celebrates opening in North Carolina

Nestlé Purina Petcare has celebrated the official opening of the company's newest pet food plant in Eden, North Carolina, with …

Suppliers4. April 2024

Pet telehealth on demand

Purina teams up with Petzey

Purina is teaming up with Petzey, an on-demand mobile pet telehealth and wellness app, to make access to quality veterinary care more convenient for …

Suppliers26. March 2024

Change at the top

Petco appoints R. Michael Mohan as interim CEO

The US pet store chain Petco has announced that the company’s board of directors has appointed R. Michael Mohan to serve as interim …

Distribution21. March 2024

Pet Sustainability Coalition

Sustainability section at Global Pet Expo

The Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC), the pet industry’s leading sustainability partner, is hosting the industry’s first-ever …

Events12. March 2024

First-quarter sales figures for 2024

Sales and profit down at J.M. Smucker

The American manufacturing company J.M. Smucker has announced sales figures for the first quarter of 2024. These reveal that net sales of pet …

Distribution7. March 2024

Mac Tillman succeeds Kevin Fick

Petwise names chief executive officer

Petwise has announced that Mac Tillman has been named CEO with effect from 5 February. As part of this appointment, Kevin Fick, who has served…

Suppliers20. February 2024

New study from Packaged Facts

“Cat category is a driver to pet market growth”

The percentage of US households owning pets slipped from 54 per cent in 2019 to 51 per cent in 2023. This is what the market …

Suppliers13. February 2024

Fiscal 2024 first quarter

Central: decreasing net sales in pet segment

Central Garden & Pet Company increased its net sales in its fiscal 2024 first quarter, which ended on 30 December 2023, by 1 per …

Suppliers13. February 2024

Fourth-quarter results

Hill’s increases net sales by 5 per cent

Hill’s Pet Nutrition has reported its fourth-quarter results (up to 31 December), which showed that the net sales of Hill's Pet Nutrition …

Suppliers8. February 2024

B2B marketplace

Wholesale Pet has a new owner

American B2B marketplace Wholesale Pet.com has been acquired by Tiny Fund I LP. The Canadian technology holding has taken over Retail Store Networks …

Distribution1. February 2024

Jim Lamancusa

Pet Sustainability Coalition welcomes new Executive Director

The Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC), the pet industry’s leading sustainability partner has appointed Jim Lamancusa …

Suppliers18. January 2024

Compelled by Curiosity

Kemin Industries introduces new global slogan

Kemin Industries has unveiled a new global slogan: Compelled by Curiosity. “The slogan will be used worldwide to illustrate the …

Suppliers18. January 2024

Dog deaths and child illnesses?

Class action suit against Mid America Pet Food

The US pet food manufacturer Mid America Pet Food is facing a class action lawsuit brought by two dog owners. Prior to the action, …

Suppliers11. January 2024

US pet supplies trade

Rich Tannenbaum joins Pet Supermarket as CEO

Pet Supermarket, a leading specialty pet supply retailer with over 225 locations across the US Southeast, welcomes Rich Tannenbaum as …

Distribution22. December 2023

David Reeder

Chewy has a new chief financial officer

Chewy has announced the appointment of David Reeder as chief financial officer (CFO) with effect from 14 February 2024. Upon his arrival, …

Suppliers14. December 2023

Third quarter 2023

Chewy increases sales by 8.2 per cent

The American pet food manufacturer Chewy has published its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2023 ending on 29 October. These …

Suppliers12. December 2023

New member services

APPA acquires The Pet Summit

The American Pet Products Association (APPA) has acquired The Pet Summit, an educational conference and online platform dedicated to bringing together …

Events7. December 2023

Third quarter of 2023

Petco reports net sales of 1.49 bn dollars

In the third quarter of 2023, the US pet store chain Petco reached net sales of 1.49 bn dollars. The figure equates to a decline of 0.5 …

Distribution5. December 2023

More than 1 000 exhibitors

Global Pet Expo sold out at 92 per cent

The next edition of the US pet trade show Global Pet Expo will take place 20 to 22 March in Orlando, Florida. Co-produced by APPA and PIDA, …

Events30. November 2023

US pet food market

“Big confidence in lower-priced pet food products”

Although inflation in the US pet food market has leveled off in the second half of 2023, pet food consumers are still facing …

Suppliers30. November 2023

Results for the 4th quarter

Central Garden & Pet further increases sales

Net sales at the American specialist retailer Central Garden & Pet rose by six per cent to 750 mio dollars in the fourth quarter, …

Distribution28. November 2023

Result of cutbacks

Chewy.com is laying off jobs

The US American online pet retailer Chewy.com is laying off more than 200 workers. The layoffs affect workers at the company’s Plantation headquarters …

Distribution23. November 2023

October figures

Inflation in the USA declines

Consumer prices in the USA rose by 3.2 per cent in October compared to the same month last year. This has been announced by the US Department of Labor…

Suppliers16. November 2023

Pet grooming franchise

Woof Gang announces six new salons

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, a leading franchisor of pet grooming in the United States, is expanding further, this time in Florida. After a …

Distribution7. November 2023

Claims on both dog and cat food

Suit against Nestlé Purina in the USA

Nestlé Purina Petcare is currently facing a class action lawsuit in the USA. It is claimed that the company uses synthetic ingredients in pet …

Suppliers7. November 2023

New acquisition

Central Garden & Pet acquires TDBBS

The US pet supplies company Central Garden & Pet has acquired TDBBS, a Virginia-based provider of premium natural dog chews and treats, from…

Suppliers7. November 2023

USA

New report on pet dietary supplements

The US pet dietary supplement market is projected to be worth 4 269.1 mio in 2023, capturing an impressive market share of 24.9 per cent in …

Suppliers31. October 2023

strategic change of name

Worldwise changes name to Petwise

Worldwise, an American supplier of pet products, has announced a strategic change of name to Petwise. The company says this ushers in a new g…

Suppliers26. October 2023

Personnel

Christoph Heyn to join Mars Petcare as chief digital officer

Mars has announced that Christoph Heyn, current global vice-president of digital at Ikea, will join the company as …

Suppliers24. October 2023

Acquisition

IQI Trusted Petfood joins OSI Group

With effect from 18 October, IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients, a provider of premium ingredients to the pet food industry, has joined OSI Group, …

Suppliers24. October 2023

Health solutions for pets

Nutramax and ADM extend their distribution partnership

Nutramax, located in Lancaster (USA), and ADM, which has a number of sites globally, are extending their long-standing d…

Suppliers17. October 2023

New book

A story of tenacity and determination

Jim Dougherty, founder of PetSmart and Petsense by Tractor Supply, has just published his latest book: Pet Project – How a simple idea …

Suppliers12. October 2023

Significant debt and stagnant sales

Petco threatened by bankruptcy

The US store chain Petco is one of a number of retailers to be threatened by bankruptcy this year, according to a report in industry magazine Retail …

Distribution5. October 2023

United States

Woof Gang opens its 300th store

The US pet retailer Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming has opened its 300th store. The company has continued its expansion in 2023, extending its …

Distribution3. October 2023

Premiere in Dallas/Georgia

Walmart unveils first pet service centre

The American retail giant Walmart has announced the opening of its first Walmart Pet Services Centre in Dallas (Georgia), according to …

Distribution28. September 2023

Interim chief executive officer

Central Garden & Pet appoints Beth Springer

Central Garden & Pet Company has announced that Tim Cofer, chief executive officer since October 2019, has informed the board of his…

Suppliers28. September 2023

Purina cooperates with Zigzag

Puppy training app

Purina is cooperating with the UK company Zigzag to offer busy dog owners in the USA customised puppy training lessons. “The Zigzag puppy training programmes are…

Suppliers5. September 2023

2nd-quarter 2023 financial results

Chewy increases net sales by 14.3 per cent

The American chew specialist Chewy has published its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2023, which ended on 30 July.The…

Suppliers5. September 2023

Pet food manufacturer in the USA

PAI Partners acquires Alphia

PAI Partners, a French private equity company based in Paris with seven international offices, has reached agreement with the American risk capital …

Suppliers31. August 2023

18 000 come to Las Vegas

Superzoo reports an increase in visitors

Superzoo was staged in Las Vegas from 16 to 18 August. According to the closing report of the organiser, the World Pet Association, almost …

Events29. August 2023

Second-quarter earnings

Tough times for Petco

Petco has reported its second-quarter 2023 financial results, revealing a net loss of 14.6 mio dollars compared with net income of 13.5 mio dollars in the …

Distribution29. August 2023

Strategic investment

PetSmart secures capital from Apollo Funds

BC Partners, majority shareholder in the American store chain PetSmart, has reached an agreement regarding the sale of a minority holding…

Distribution1. August 2023

From 15 to nearly 300 stores

Lowe's and Petco extend their cooperation

Lowe's and Petco have announced the expansion of their store-in-store concept. The intention is to increase the number of Lowe’s branches …

Distribution27. July 2023

Better Chicken Commitment

Campfire Treats joins animal welfare initiative

Campfire Treats, an American manufacturer of natural dog treats containing just one ingredient, has announced that it now meets all …

Suppliers27. July 2023

pet supplies market USA

Continuing to grow

The pet supplies market in the USA remained in the ascendancy in 2022 despite high inflation rates. Spending on products and services for pets increased from 123…

Distribution3/2023

Hive-off of hardware and DIY store merchandise group

Spectrum Brands focuses on pet segment

Spectrum Brands (brands including Tetra) has completed the sale, already announced, of its hardware and DIY store division to Assa Abloy in a…

Suppliers27. June 2023

Shannon Brown

Packaged Facts names new pet brand manager

The market research company Packaged Facts, a brand within The Freedonia Group, a division of MarketResearch.com, has announced Shannon …

Suppliers8. June 2023

250th franchise agreement and rising

Woof Gang continues to grow

American speciality retail chain Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming has announced the signing of its 250th franchise agreement. The agreement covers two …

Suppliers30. May 2023

Helen Warren-Piper and Melodie Nye

Female power at Mars Pet Nutrition

Helen Warren-Piper has been named global vice president for Strategic Initiatives for Mars Pet Nutrition. She was formerly the company’s chief …

Suppliers25. May 2023

First quarter earnings

Petco reports net revenue of 1.56 bn dollars

In the first quarter of 2023, Petco Health and Wellness Company delivered net revenue of 1.56 bn dollars, up by 5.4 per cent compared …

Distribution25. May 2023

Q1 figures

Sales up at Hill’s

The pet food manufacturer Hill’s Pet Nutrition clocked the highest year-on-year sales growth for Colgate-Palmolive in the first quarter, despite continued …

Suppliers23. May 2023

Surprise, Arizona

PetSmart celebrates opening of new store

PetSmart continues to expand and has opened a new store in Surprise, Arizona. The store has a retail area of over 1 500 m², providing a …

Distribution4. May 2023

Transaction

Mars acquires Heska

The leading international pet food manufacturer Mars Petcare will acquire Heska, a global provider of advanced veterinary diagnostic and speciality products, …

Suppliers11. April 2023

Fiscal 2022

Chewy increases sales by 13.6 per cent

Chewy, the American online retailer, has published its results for the 2022 fiscal year, which ended on 29 January 2023. These show that net …

Suppliers11. April 2023

Global Pet Expo

Winners of the New Products Showcase Awards recognised

The American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) announced the winners of the …

Events28. March 2023

New US report

Good prospects for pet stores

Pet stores in the USA will achieve sales of 29.4 bn dollars in 2023, according to a recent report by industry research organisation IBISWorld. The …

Suppliers23. March 2023

New insights report from ADM

Factors boosting the pet supplies industry

Today’s pet parents are increasingly concerned about the holistic, individual health and wellness of their pets. This heightened focus …

Suppliers23. March 2023

US market

Record-breaking year for private labels

Powered by a double-digit increase in sales, private label set new records in the US in annual volume as well as in dollar and unit shares …

Distribution16. March 2023

“Next stage of expansion”

Scholtus acquires Big Creek Foods

Via its US entity Scholtus Petcare, Scholtus Group Holding (Scholtus), a leading supplier of dog and cat treats in Europe, and Big Creek Foods …

Suppliers23. February 2023

International cooperation

Superzoo and Pet Fair SEA work together

The organisers of the US trade show Superzoo (16-18 August in Las Vegas) and Pet Fair South East Asia (25-27 October in Bangkok) have …

Events21. February 2023

Impressive figures

35.27 mio tons of pet food

In its report Agri-Food Outlook 2023, the US company Alltech states that international production of pet food exceeded a volume of 35.27 mio tons in 2022…

Suppliers21. February 2023

22nd facility owned and operated by Purina in the US

Nestlé Purina buys pet treats factory from Red Collar

Nestlé Purina Petcare has announced plans to acquire the pet treats factory of Red Collar Pet Foods in Miami, Oklahoma, from …

Suppliers14. February 2023

American Pet Products Association

Pets as a cost factor?

The American Pet Products Association (APPA) has published a study looking at how the economic situation is impacting pet owning in the USA.

Distribution1/2023

Consumer switch triggers failure

US pet retailer files for bankruptcy

The American pet supplies retailer Independent Pet Partners (IPP), based in Woodbury, Minnesota, has filed for chapter 11 in the US Bankruptcy …

Distribution9. February 2023

Pet care start-ups

Purina announces pet care prize winners

Nearly 140 companies applied for the Purina’s Pet Care Innovation Prize. Now five pet care start-ups from across the US and Canada have been…

Suppliers2. February 2023

APPA survey

Where do pet owners shop?

The US industry association, the American Pet Products Association (APPA), has brought out a study looking at the impact of the economic situation on pet …

Suppliers12. January 2023

Cooperation with the Broad Institute

Mars Petcare creates database of dog and cat genomes

Mars Petcare is partnering with the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, a world leader in the genetic and molecular analysis of…

Suppliers12. January 2023

New study

Online retailing in the USA

Last year, online sales of pet products in the USA attained a volume of 30.7 bn dollars, accounting for 36 per cent of overall sales. This information …

Distribution10. January 2023

2nd quarter results

General Mills increases net sales to 5.2 bn dollars

The American food producer General Mills, which also serves the pet food market with its Blue Buffalo brand, has reported …

Suppliers5. January 2023

3rd quarter of 2022

Chewy’s sales up by 14.5 per cent

The American online retailer Chewy has released its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2022, which ended on 30 October 2022. These …

Suppliers15. December 2022

Start-up partnership

WZF working with Watt Global Media

For the Petfood Forum 2023, organiser Watt Global Media has announced a new partnership with the organiser of Interzoo, Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft …

Events13. December 2022

3rd quarter of 2022

Petco increases sales, but income is down

The American pet store chain Petco has released figures for the third quarter of 2022. According to these, Petco’s net sales totalled 1.5 …

Suppliers1. December 2022

North America regional president

Mars Petcare appoints Alanna McDonald

Mars Petcare announced Alanna McDonald as the regional president for its Mars Pet Nutrition division in North America. She joined the company …

Suppliers22. November 2022

Acquisition of 42 stores

Earth Wise Pet continues to expand

American pet store chain Earth Wise Pet has announced the acquisition of 42 franchise stores and independent stores. The takeover brings the …

Distribution17. November 2022

Comment

Farewell thoughts

“Stop when it’s at its most beautiful” is an old saying. I will take this advice and retire on 1 …

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Pet Products Association (APPA)

Millennials and Gen Z are market drivers

The US pet market will grow from 147 bn dollars to 152 bn dollars by 2024. This was announced by …

Distribution03/2025

Assalco Report

Dynamic growth market

In 2024, 65 mio pets were living in Italy, and sales of dog and cat food increased by 13.4 per cent…

Distribution03/2025