Author: Greg Sleter
Pet Supplies Plus has 720 stores across the US DoorDash has partnered with PetSuppliesPlus to offer on-demand delivery of pet products from the retailer’s 720 locations. “Innovation continues to be a top priority for our brand as we assess how we can further meet the needs of our neighbors,” said Chris Rowland, CEO of Pet Supplies Plus. “This new partnership with DoorDash provides another option for our neighbors to get what they need to give their pets a happy and healthy life. We pride ourselves on being a one-stop-shop for pet parents, and now we can reach even more people…
The population of cats and dogs in the US is approximately 178 million. Like other product categories across retail, the pet segment is seeing strong growth in private label sales as an increasing number of consumers seek quality products for their friends with four legs that also offer strong value.At the recent Store Brands Webinar “Hot Trends in Pet Products,” sponsored by Simmons Pet Foods, panelists Paul Hunt, vice president of Private Brands at Chewy.comand Kurt McCracken, vice president at Simmons Pet Foodnoted that consumers remain focused on balancing product quality and price when shopping for pets.”Pricepoints are going to…
A line of scoops in Petco’s Reddy Kitchen collection. STORE BRANDS: Did Petco receive/use any feedback from consumers when developing the assortment?Kovacs: We are constantly looking at consumer trends, insights and shopping patterns to understand how we can better meet the needs of pets and pet parents. Our product design team approached the development of Reddy Kitchen with an empathetic design in mind. We have closely examined our own dogs at mealtime and identified specific needs that are not being met throughout the process. Paired with customer insights and competitive analysis of both human and pet products, the team identified…