The Future of Pet: 2026 Pet Retail & Animal Health Outlook

Amazon is positioned to outpace the broader pet category in 2025, while most brick-and-mortar retailers trail behind. Pet brands are increasingly leaning into omnichannel strategies to capture growth, with many also expanding assortment and finding opportunities in the farm & home channel. But with shifting consumer behaviors and cost-to-serve pressures, the path forward is far from simple.

How can pet industry players best position themselves to win in 2026 and beyond?

Join CRC’s Pet Insights Council on Thursday, October 2 at 11:00 am ET as we break down key industry shifts and explore our early pet outlook for 2026.

Discussion topics include:

Macroeconomic factors impacting pet
Updated consumer sentiments
Retailer outlooks & strategic priorities
Top trends across animal health & vet clinics

Attendees will walk away with clear takeaways and strategies to stay competitive in an uncertain landscape.

Registration includes the on-demand replay we’ll share after the call.

About the Presenter

Claire Obertin

Pet Insights Council Lead

Cleveland Research Company

Claire is a Market Research Associate at Cleveland Research Company, leading the Pet Insights Council, identifying and communicating key insights and trends across both the Pet Retail and Animal Health channels. Claire previously worked on the Home Improvement team at Cleveland Research. Prior to joining CRC, Claire worked for J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

Claire holds a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain & Operations Management and Marketing from Miami University.