In the ever-escalating war for talent, employee perks have become strategic weapons. From unlimited PTO to fertility benefits, employers are constantly redefining the modern benefits package to match evolving employee values. The latest addition to the employee wellness bench? On-demand telehealth for pets. And it’s...
Walmart has announced expansions to its pet care offerings, including several new Pet Services centers. The retail giant said Tuesday (Oct. 8) that it is widening access to its in-person and virtual veterinary care, grooming services, pet prescription delivery and food supplies. “The pet category...
Pet health and wellness company Petco announced Joel Anderson as its new CEO Tuesday (Sept. 10) during its second-quarter earnings call. Anderson, who previously served as CEO at Five Below and Walmart, replaces interim CEO R. Michael (Mike) Mohan, who is transitioning to lead a...
From Fido-friendly taxis to doggy ice cream, brands are stepping up their pet offerings to meet consumers’ demand to give their fur babies human-grade luxury. Take Lyft, which announced Monday (Aug. 26) the launch of Pet rides, matching riders with a driver who is okay...
June 22, 2026
Prime Day is built for scale. Smallbatch Pets is built around the opposite idea: raw and freeze-dried pet food made in small batches from humanely raised meats and organic produce. From June 23 through June 26, the brand born in a San Francisco flat will use Amazon’s mix of digital and AI tools to win new […]
May 12, 2025
In the ever-escalating war for talent, employee perks have become strategic weapons. From unlimited PTO to fertility benefits, employers are constantly redefining the modern benefits package to match evolving employee...
December 19, 2022
Embracing platform efficiencies, Petco is serving deeper needs among growing ranks of pet parents. Pets have moved from the outside doghouse to inside the human house to hopping up on...
March 17, 2021
Adopting a dog has become a favored coping mechanism during the last year as pet adoptions boomed during the pandemic doubling in some areas. Dogs, for a lot of people, filled...
October 08, 2024
Walmart has announced expansions to its pet care offerings, including several new Pet Services centers. The retail giant said Tuesday (Oct. 8) that it is widening access to its in-person and virtual veterinary care, grooming services, pet prescription delivery and food supplies. “The pet category continues to be one of the most dynamic in retail, […]
August 28, 2024
Chewy said its investment in veterinary clinics is helping it attract new customers. The online pet product retailer released quarterly earnings Wednesday (Aug. 28) showing net sales increasing nearly 3%...
April 14, 2024
No pet parent relishes the idea of their dog traveling in a plane’s cargo hold. A new service by subscription dog treat company BarkBox aims to end that situation for pet...
September 20, 2023
Walmart’s latest venture into the healthcare space involves four-legged patients. The retailer announced in a Thursday (Sept. 20) press release the launch of its first pet services center, based in...