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Trends in the Pet Industry - MBA Thesis
1. Trends in the Pet Industry
Linda Evans
MBA 592
Dr. Jennifer Edmonds
2. Agenda
Introduction
Pet Industry Trends
Pet-Related Expenses
◦ Food Expenses
◦ Pet Supplies
◦ Veterinary Expenses
Humanization of Pets
◦ Pet Insurance
◦ Pet Travel
◦ Funeral Services
Other Accommodations
◦ Pet Boarding/Day Care
◦ Pet Grooming
◦ Pet Training
Conclusion
3. Pet Expenses
Introduction
Pet Ownership:
Year Pet Ownership %
1988 56%
2015 65%
1994 2015 2016
$17B $60.3B $62.8B
46% of households own more than 1 pet
4. Introduction
What is the Pet Industry?
38.3%
23.9%
25.4%
3.4%
9.1%
Food
Supplies
Veterinary Care
Animal Purchases
Pet Services
6. Most commonly owned pet?
Consumer Trends
31% 5%27% 25%
Pet Ownership by Demographic Groups
6%
16%
17%
25%
22%
11%
5%
< 25 25-34
35-44 45-54
55-64 65-74
> 75
7. Pets as part of the family
Feelings toward pets now
◦ 60% stronger feelings vs. as a child
◦ 67% care more vs. parents
Reasons for these trends
Consumer Trends
2011 2016
8. Supermarkets to pet retailers
Market share:
Retail Trends
37.2%
23.3%
39.5%
PetSmart
PETCO
Other
Year Revenue
2016 $18.5 billion
2021 $21.6 billion
Estimated Revenue:
9. PetSmart vs. PETCO
Established 1987
1,400 Stores (U.S., Canada,
Puerto Rico)
2016 expected revenue =
$7.2 billion
Offerings:
◦ Consumables
◦ Hard goods
◦ Pets
◦ Services
Established 1965
1,400 Stores (U.S., Mexico,
Puerto Rico)
◦ Unleashed
◦ Dr. Foster & Smith
2016 expected revenue =
$4.5 billion
Offerings:
◦ Food
◦ Supplies
◦ Pets
◦ Services
11. Definition
◦ Edible items purchased for pet consumption
◦ Expected expense of $24 billion in 2016
◦ Annual expenses:
Food Expenses
Expense Type Dogs Cats
Food $269 $246
Treats $61 $51
12. Consumer Trends
◦ Natural Products
◦ Health Conscious
◦ Special Needs
Retail Trends
◦ Places to purchase
Pet Retailers
Grocery Stores/supercenters
Veterinarian offices
Online
◦ Expanded food selection
Food Expenses
13. Definition
◦ Necessary vs. Luxury Items
Consumer Trends
◦ Environmentally friendly
◦ Demand for new products
Clothing
Furniture
Retail Trends
◦ Broad offerings
◦ Medication
Pet Supplies
14. Definition:
◦ Visits to the veterinarian for medical services
◦ Average Expense per year:
Consumer Trends
◦ Advanced health care
◦ Decreases in visits to the veterinarian
Retail Trends
◦ Vet locations/prescriptions in retail
◦ Specialized Training
Veterinary Expenses
Vet Expense Dogs Cats
Routine Visits $235 $239
Surgical Visits $551 $398
17. Definition
◦ Similar to human insurance: deductibles, co-
pays, etc.
◦ Differences
No network of veterinarians
Pay first, reimbursed later
◦ Other:
Waiting periods
Pre-existing conditions
Pet Insurance
18. Consumer Trends
◦ High Vet Expenses leads to demand for
insurance
Average pet claim: $547
80% of pets will experience a medical emergency
◦ Pets considered family
Retail Trends
◦ 10 U.S. Insurance Companies
◦ Employer offered pet insurance
Pet Insurance
19. Definition
◦ Expenses related to transporting a pet from
one location to another
Consumer Trends
◦ Willingness to travel after a pet
◦ Taking pets on the road
◦ Demographics
Retail Trends
◦ Airplanes
◦ Hotels
Pet Travel
20. Definition
◦ Services performed after a pet’s passing
Consumer Trends
◦ Humanization of pets
◦ Emotional expression
Retail Trends
◦ Pet memorial offerings at funeral homes
◦ Keepsake offerings
Funeral Pet Services
22. Definition
◦ Locations that care for
pets while owners are away
Consumer Trends
◦ Pet humanization
◦ Effects of socialization
Retail Trends
◦ Local Offerings
Assessments/applications
◦ Pet Store Offerings
Upgrade options
Pet Boarding & Day Care
23. Pet Grooming
Definition
◦ Products/services related to cleaning a pet
◦ Annual Expenses:
Dogs = $83
Cats = $33
Consumer Trends
◦ Humanization – Health & Hygiene concerns
◦ Awareness of ingredients
◦ Demographics on grooming
Retail Trends
◦ Products to use at home
◦ Grooming at pet stores
Expanded offerings
24. Definition
◦ Teaching skills for obedience and safety
Consumer Trends
◦ Busy schedules
◦ Humanization/Proper behavior
◦ Increase in Training Careers
Retail Trends
◦ Training classes
Different Levels
◦ One-on-one training options
Pet Training
25. Summary
◦ Pets are part of the family
◦ Expression of emotions
◦ Busy schedules
Conclusion
Opportunities
◦ Millennial spending
power
◦ Pet travel
◦ Restaurants
◦ Colleges
◦ Technology
Challenges
◦ Online competition
◦ Recessionary
periods
Opportunities Challenges
Effect on business
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