Pet Care

Technological advances in 2024 will continue to reshape consumer behaviour. This annual report explores the top five digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this report’s edition…

Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…

There has been a growing trend in pet parents treating their pets to some luxury with expensive clothing and accessories. While still a niche product area, pet parents are starting to explore fashion trends and ideas for their pets. As pets are…

Research into pet owners by Animal Medicines Australia shows that dog-owning households tend to spend an average of AUD349 on pet products and AUD323 on pet healthcare each year. This is significantly higher than the average annual spend for…

After a boom in pet adoption and demand for pet care during the lockdown years of 2020 and 2021, a sense of normalcy has returned, much like in other areas of society and in the economy. While the pet population is still growing, the rate is nowhere…

Following the surge in demand for pet care over 2020-2021, growth rates are becoming more subdued. Australians’ lives are returning to normal with the end of pandemic-related lockdowns and this is reflected in the slower growth of the pet population.…

Small mammal/reptile food recorded solid current value growth toward the end of the review period, with the pandemic having boosted the other pet population and ownership. This resulted in an increasing demand for associated food and products. Small…

Owning a pet is a financial luxury that many consumers cannot afford in Australia due to the rising cost of living, but small pets such as birds and fish can be a more affordable option for those who still desire a pet for companionship. Animal…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…