Pets

Petco’s IPO, New Name Highlights Surging Pet Commerce Category
Petco’s IPO, New Name Highlights Surging Pet Commerce Category
January 14, 2021  |  Retail

With “renewed clarity” and “reignited vision,” shares of Petco began trading on Thursday (Jan. 14) after the owner of 1,500 pet stores completed its third...

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Walmart Rolls Out Omnichannel Pet Care Suite
Walmart Rolls Out Omnichannel Pet Care Suite
November 12, 2020  |  Retail

As it continues to grow its complete suite of pet offerings, Walmart is rolling out its Walmart Pet Care omnichannel product. The merchant is harnessing...

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Petco Offers Pet Owners New Subscription Option
Petco Offers Pet Owners New Subscription Option
October 05, 2020  |  Retail

The pandemic has triggered various shifts in the digital-first economy, and Petco has just notched another one. The company last week announced a cross between...

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How Telemedicine Is Going To The Dogs (And Cats, Too)
How Telemedicine Is Going To The Dogs (And Cats, Too)
June 19, 2020  |  Healthcare

Pet care, no surprise, is big business. In the U.S. alone, pet owners spent $29 billion on veterinary care and product sales, as estimated by...

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Creating Pet-Perfect Retail With Customization
Creating Pet-Perfect Retail With Customization
November 06, 2019  |  Retail

Innovation in retail comes from many places, and that includes pets. People are willing to spend a lot of money on their pets — and that...

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Scratchpay: Teaching An Old Veterinary Industry New Payments Tricks
Scratchpay: Teaching An Old Veterinary Industry New Payments Tricks
November 01, 2019  |  Payment Methods

While money cannot buy love, it can be a relatively good measure of love in some cases — particularly when looking at consumer spending. When...

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Redesigning Doggie Daycare With Customization
Redesigning Doggie Daycare With Customization
August 12, 2019  |  Retail

Finding a good dog sitter in a crowded urban metro area can be challenging — particularly if one is looking for an offering with flexibility....

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Building A Ridesharing App For Pets (And Their Owners)
Building A Ridesharing App For Pets (And Their Owners)
July 25, 2019  |  Retail

SpotOn Founder Aparna Srinivasan was inspired to start her company because of her dogs. When she was traveling with them, it was tough for her...

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