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Pet Stores in The US Industry Report
Pet Stores in The US Industry Report
Industry Definition Pet stores sell a variety of pets, including shampoos, medication, toys, pet
dogs, cats, fish and birds. Stores also sell containers, dog kennels and cat furniture.
pet foods and pet supplies, such as Some stores also offer pet services, such
collars, leashes, health and beauty aids, as grooming and training.
Industry at a Glance
Pet Stores in 2017
Supplies Inc.
Million
200
22.9% 0
180
-2
-4 160
Year 09 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 Year 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
Revenue Employment
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Products and services segmentation (2017)
40.6%
Pet supplies
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Industry Performance
Executive Summary | Key External Drivers | Current Performance
Industry Outlook | Life Cycle Stage
Executive The Pet Stores industry purred along over go beyond traditional grooming, dog
Summary the five years to 2017 as cats, dogs, fish walking and training; today, premium
and birds remained popular home services, such as pet therapy sessions, are
companions. Pet parents, or pet owners on the rise. PetSmart Inc.’s PetsHotel
who treat their four-legged friends as offers 24/7 supervision for pets and
family members, grew increasingly boosts sales due to its added convenience
common and facilitated demand for pet as a one-stop shop for pet product
stores. Accelerated by economic recovery, purchases and services. These positive
the industry expanded strongly during the trends, combined with rising disposable
five-year period, despite increased income, are expected to increase profit
competition from supermarkets, mass margins over the period. While new
merchandisers and online retailers operators are joining the industry, Petco
typically offering consumers greater Animal Supplies Inc. and PetSmart
convenience and competitive pricing. account for more than half of industry
revenue and steadily increased their
respective market shares over the past
The
emerging trend of pet parents has five years.
bolstered demand for premium pet products Over the five years to 2022, the Pet
Stores industry is projected to maintain
and services strong growth. As the economy continues
its upward trajectory and consumers have
Despite mounting external competition, more discretionary income, revenue from
IBISWorld expects revenue to increase at premium products and services is
an annualized rate of 2.4% to $18.4 billion projected to increase. Moreover, the
over the five years to 2017. In 2017 alone, number of pet-owning households is
industry revenue is expected to grow 1.2% expected to continue rising, yielding
due to rising disposable income. greater demand for industry products. For
The emerging trend of pet parents basic pet supplies, however, competition
bolstered demand for premium pet from supermarkets, discount department
products and services. Since pets are stores and online-only retailers is expected
treated as family members, pet owners to accelerate and limit demand. In total,
frequently lavish them with all-natural over the five years to 2022, industry
and organic pet foods and treats, as well revenue is forecast to rise at an annualized
as high-end services. These pet services rate of 1.3% to $19.6 billion.
Key External Drivers Number of pets (cats and dogs) Per capita disposable income
As households adopt more cats and dogs, Consumers increasingly perceive pets as
demand for industry goods, such as pet members of their family, meaning
foods, medicine and accessories, products for pets can be considered
increases. According to the American Pet nondiscretionary. A decrease in
Product Association’s National Pet disposable income has little effect on
Owners Survey, the average dog or cat demand because households typically
owner spends between $200.00 and reduce spending on other household and
$300.00 annually on food for their pet. leisure products before cutting down on
The number of pets is expected to pet food and toys. A rise in per capita
increase in 2017, representing a potential disposable income, however, increases
opportunity for the industry. the propensity for households to
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Industry Performance
Key External Drivers purchase greater quantities of more stores, suppressing industry revenue. The
continued expensive goods and premium items. Per percentage of services conducted online is
capita disposable income is expected to expected to rise in 2017, posing a potential
increase in 2017. threat to the industry.
240 4
220 2
% change
Million
200 0
180 -2
160 -4
Year 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 Year 11 13 15 17 19 21 23
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Industry Performance
% change
on owners’ desires to pamper their pets. 3
In addition, rising pet ownership in the 2
United States led to overall higher
demand for pet food and supplies. 1
Consequently, industry revenue is 0
expected to increase at an annualized rate Year 09 11 13 15 17 19 21 23
of 2.4% to $18.4 billion over the five years
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Pets and products Higher pet ownership and to spend more than average on
accompanying demand for pet products pampering pets, supporting industry
supported industry growth over the past demand. Millennials were also more
five years. According to the 2017-18 likely to throw their pets parties and buy
National Pet Owners Survey published premium pet food products. Over the
by the American Pet Products five years to 2017, the number of pet cats
Association (APPA), an estimated 68.0% and dogs is projected to rise at an
of US households own a pet, with over annualized rate of 1.4%, translating to
42.0% of pet owners owning more than increased demand for pet supplies.
one. Most notably, the millennial Operators actively added pet services to
generation stands out as a driving force capture more of the consumer dollar.
for this industry. The survey highlights According to the APPA’s industry spending
that more than 10.0% of pet owners are figures and future outlook, total spending
new pet owners, the majority of which on US pets is expected to increase to $62.8
are millennials. According to the latest billion in 2016 (latest data available).
APPA survey, millennials surpassed the Continued emphasis on pet services will be
baby boomer generation, accounting for a primary driver for sales. This is
35.0% of all pet owners surveyed. Baby particularly important as pet stores opt to
boomers accounted for 32.0%. differentiate from supermarkets and other
Moreover, millennials were also found retail outlets selling pet food and supplies.
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Industry Performance
Industry Performance
Premium products will IBISWorld expects natural and organic food manufacturers, such as Nestle’s
remain popular foods and treats will continue gaining Purina, Mars’s Pedigree and Del Monte
popularity over the five years to 2022, as Foods all now market natural products
households continue to view diets as a sold at major retailers. These high-
means of improving pets’ overall health. margin products will be lucrative sources
According to the research company of revenue and profit for pet store
Mintel, nutritional value and flavor are operators over the next five years.
two of the top reasons owners cite for With improving economic
choosing pet food, just after price and conditions, demand for specialized pet
value. Natural and organic foods were services is expected to continue rising.
once a niche segment; however, major Over the past five years, pet services
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Industry Performance
Premium products will served as primary drivers of growth 2022. With unemployment expected to
remain popular within the industry, a trend likely to remain low over the next five years,
continue as per capita disposable more consumers will use extra income
continued income is expected to grow an to pamper pets with services like
annualized 2.7% over the five years to grooming and boarding.
Industry Performance
Life Cycle Stage The industry’s contribution to the
economy is expected to grow
Product innovation and services are improving
Pet ownership is continuing to rise steadily,
expanding the industry’s target market
10
Pet Stores
-10
-10 -5 0 5 10 15 20
% Growth in number of establishments
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Industry Performance
Industry Life Cycle The Pet Stores industry is in the growth started offering premium pet food and
stage of its life cycle. While product treats as well as services such as grooming,
introductions and new service offerings training, walking and full-service boarding.
This industry are taking place within the industry, such Expansion of premium product offerings
is G
rowing growth is predominantly attributable to indicates the industry is still growing.
changing consumer sentiment toward pet As an industry made up of retailers
care and expenditure. Industry valued specializing in pet supplies, the industry’s
added (IVA), which measures the main threat comes from large general-
industry’s contribution to the US line retailers such as supermarkets and
economy, is expected to increase at an mass merchandisers and discount
annualized rate of 0.6% over the 10 years retailers such as Walmart stocking a wide
to 2022. In comparison, US GDP is variety of products at competitive prices.
projected to grow at an annualized 2.0% Online pet store retailers also pose an
during the same period. increasing threat as improved web
Over the five years to 2017, the industry interfaces and delivery systems make
posted strong sales driven by pet owners shopping online easier and less costly.
increasingly humanizing pets. To this Over the long term, both forces threaten
point, American Pet Products Association industry growth prospects as many
indicated a tipping point was reached in specialized retailers will not be able to
the mid-2000s, prior to the recession, compete with the economies of scale and
when people began rewarding pets in extensive distribution networks these
human terms. Consequently, new products retailers command. Specialty pet stores
and services emerged in this industry to will likely further diversify into services,
cater to this trend. For example, an away from their traditional product lines,
increasing number of pet stores have to stay competitive.
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4.7%
9.0% Live animals
Pet services
45.7%
Pet food
40.6%
Pet supplies
Products & Services litter, cages birds and reptiles, travel baths, toenail trimming and tooth
continued carriers and other various accessories brushing. This segment excludes
for pets. During the five-year period, this veterinary services. Other services may
segment’s share of revenue increased, include activities such as training,
largely due to rising consumer spending boarding and day camps. Greater interest
on over-the-counter medicine products, in pet pampering drove much of the rise
such as flea medicine. This segment of this segment. As more pet owners
accounts for 40.6% of total industry consider their animals as family
revenue. Spending on pet medicine members, demand for specialty pet
increased due to soaring costs of services also increased.
pharmaceuticals, as well as higher
standards of routine care. Other pet Live animal purchases
supplies and accessories sold by industry Live animals are the industry’s smallest
retailers also encounter competition segment at 4.7% of the total. This product
from supermarkets and grocery stores, segment is small because a pet is
namely because there are no regulations normally a one-off purchase, while
that limit their sale. To this point, pet products in other segments, such as pet
supplies are increasingly sold at a supplies and pet foods, need to be
variety of retail outlets such as home purchased throughout the life of the pet,
improvements stores. requiring repetitive spending.
Furthermore, major players in the
Services industry only sell small animals and fish,
Pet services were the fastest-growing and partner with local pet programs for
product segment for the industry over the cat and dog adoptions. Conversely,
past five years, reaching an estimated smaller operations often sell all types of
9.0% of the total in 2017. Pet services animals: cats, dogs, fish, rabbits, birds,
include full service grooming, haircuts, small animals and even reptiles.
Demand of demand. Frequent relocation or longer do not allow pets. The aging population,
Determinants work hours may reduce a household’s however, may increase demand for pets,
willingness to purchase a pet. In addition, since older demographics often purchase
continued
households living in apartments are less pets for companionship after children
likely to have pets since many apartments and grandchildren leave home.
16.6%
Consumers aged 25 to 34
22.8%
17.6% Consumers aged 55 to 64
Consumers aged 35 to 44
The largest market for the Pet Stores The third-largest market consists of
industry includes consumers between the consumers between the ages of 35 to 44,
ages of 45 to 54, who account for an who account for 17.6% of revenue.
estimated 26.0% of total revenue. A large Consumers in this market typically have
proportion of this segment can be families or young children who wish to
considered pet enthusiasts, who consider have family pets. Given how pet
pets family members, according to companionship can benefit health and
PetSmart. Consumers in this age group are behavioral development in young
also likely the sole financial providers of the children, consumers in this age group
household, and therefore responsible for often decide to add a pet to the family.
household pet expenditures. Furthermore, According to the American Pet Products
consumers in this product market are Association, a reported 38.0% of
typically established in their careers and households with children under 18 years
have steady income streams, enabling them old own at least one pet.
to spend freely on pet supplies. It has also Consumers between the ages of 25 and
been suggested that members of this age 34 are estimated to account for 16.6% of
group look for pet companions to fill the the market. This demographic group
empty space in households after children accounts for a lower, but growing, share.
leave home. Consumers between the ages The smallest market is made of
of 55 and 64 are expected to represent consumers over the age of 75 (4.9%).
22.8% of the market; however, this figure is Consumers in these categories have
forecast to increase over the next five years limited income, decreasing their ability to
as consumers aged 45 to 54 increasingly own or spend on pets. In addition, these
enter this age range. two demographics tend to rent
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International Trade International trade activity is accounted and supplies is not readily available, as
for at the manufacturing level by they are categorized into broad segments
convention; this domestic retail industry containing large numbers of non-pet
does not technically have imports or related products. Trends in pet food trade
exports. Products and supplies in the Pet provide some insight into trends
Stores industry, however, are imported regarding overall pet-product trade
and exported at the manufacturing level, levels, and are included in the Animal
then sold in the domestic market. Precise Food Production industry (IBISWorld
export and import data on pet products report 31111).
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West
AK
0.2 New
England
ME
Great Mid- 0.6
Lakes Atlantic 1 2
NY 3
WA MT ND 7.7
5 4
3.2 0.2 MN
Rocky
0.3 1.5
WI
OR Mountains SD
0.2
Plains 1.8 MI
2.9
PA
4.4
6
7
1.9 ID IA OH 9 8
0.2 WY 3.7
0.2
NE
0.8
IL IN WV VA
3.7 1.7 2.6
West NV
0.5 0.3
KY
UT MO
0.9 NC
0.9
0.7 CO KS 1.6 2.7
2.6 0.8 TN
SC
Southeast
1.5
CA 1.2
13.5
OK AR GA
0.9 0.5 AL 2.3
AZ MS 0.8
2.6 NM
0.6 Southwest 0.4
TX LA
0.9 FL
6.1 8.2
West
HI
0.3 Additional States (as marked on map) Establishments (%)
1 VT 2 NH 3 MA 4 RI Less than 3%
0.3 0.8 2.4 0.4 3% to less than 10%
10% to less than 20%
5 CT 6 NJ 7 DE 8 MD 9 DC
20% or more
1.6 3.3 0.5 1.7 0.1
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%
Southeast 10
The Southeast holds the highest number
of industry establishments; 22.4% of pet
stores are estimated to be in the region. 0
The Southeast is the most populated
West
Great Lakes
Mid-Atlantic
New England
Plains
Rocky Mountains
Southeast
Southwest
region of the United States with one
quarter of the nation’s population. Given
the higher proportion of households,
there is greater demand for industry Establishments
retailers. Within the Southeast, Florida Population
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Competitive Landscape
Market Share Concentration | Key Success Factors | Cost Structure Benchmarks
Basis of Competition | Barriers to Entry | Industry Globalization
Market Share More than half of the Pet Stores Over the five years to 2022, PetSmart
Concentration industry’s revenue comes from two and Petco are expected to grow in their
specialty supply retailers: PetSmart Inc. share of the industry because big-box
and Petco Animal Supplies Inc. The retailers are able to offer customers a
Level
remainder consists of family-owned “best of both worlds” scenario, which
Concentration in this stores, small franchises and small includes providing broad and industry-
industry is M
edium chains of pet stores. Despite the specific product selections while
moderate degree of concentration, operating on such a scale that they can
small operators are still able to find purchase in bulk and pass savings on to
niche markets in their geographical consumers in the form of lower prices.
locations, rarely expanding beyond Consequently, these stores are expected
those areas. to grow at the expense of smaller stores.
Key Success Factors Attractive product presentation as major shopping precincts, to maximize
To appeal to customers and encourage store traffic and sales.
purchases, eye-catching promotions and
IBISWorld identifies displays are essential for pet stores. Economies of scope
250 Key Success Successful operators need a range of the
Factors for a Experienced work force most popular pets and pet supplies at
business. The most It is important to employ a highly capable different levels of price and quality.
staff with clear knowledge of the pet Offering a wider variety of products will
important for this
industry to better assist customers and attract a larger customer base.
industry are: boost sales.
Effective quality control
Proximity to key markets Operators must ensure that pet services
Operators need to be located in high- are up to standards for each specific
traffic and high-visibility locations, such animal and breed.
Competitive Landscape
Cost Structure Purchases consist of a range of pet food and focus was placed on labor over the five
Benchmarks pet supplies, including collars, leashes, years to 2017 as pet services have become
medication, shampoos, dog kennels and one of the fastest-growing sources of
continued
pet toys, and a range of pets, including industry revenue. Nonetheless, industry
dogs, cats, birds, fish, small animals and revenue grew at a faster rate than the
reptiles. Purchase expenses increased number of employees or wages, therefore
slightly over the five years to 2017. decreasing wages’ share of revenue.
According to Pet Business, a publication for
the pet and pet supplies retailing industry, Depreciation
much of this growth was due to higher Depreciation expenses are expected to
prices from upstream industries (i.e. account for 0.8% of revenue in 2017.
manufacturing and wholesaling industries) Minimal depreciation is typical for
that were passed down the supply chain. retailing industries, which are very labor
intensive and require minimal capital
Wages costs in operations. This figure is high
Due to the labor-intensive nature of the compared with other retailing industries
retail sector, wages are estimated to make because pet stores must acquire special
up the second-highest expense item for cages and tanks for animals in addition to
pet store operators, accounting for 13.5% shelving and cash registers for stores.
of the revenue in 2017. In pet stores,
employees are needed to provide care for Other costs
pets, maintain stock levels and provide Rent and utilities costs are expected to
customer service. Furthermore, added represent 9.9% of revenue. Operators
Average Costs of
all Industries in Industry Costs
sector (2017) (2017)
100 3.2 4.3 n Profit
9.1 n Wages
13.5 n Purchases
80 n Depreciation
n Marketing
n Rent & Utilities
n Other
Percentage of revenue
60
68.4 54.3
40
0.8 1.8
20
0.9 1.7 9.9
4.5
12.1 15.4
0
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Competitive Landscape
Cost Structure incur other expenses including 1.8% of revenue toward marketing and
Benchmarks administrative, insurance, security and advertising to generate traffic and
advertising costs. Companies invest boost sales.
continued
Competitive Landscape
Level & Trend industry may deter some potential Competition High
entrants. Nevertheless, there are various Concentration Medium
arriers to Entry
B niche markets available for new players Life Cycle Stage Growth
in this industry are to occupy, specifically those specializing Capital Intensity Low
Mediumand S teady in premium and innovative food, Technology Change Medium
products and services. Regulation & Policy Medium
A significant factor that can hinder an Industry Assistance None
operator from entering this industry is
High levels of competition and SOURCE: WWW.IBISWORLD.COM
Industry This industry is composed of a large therefore, this industry has a low level of
Globalization number of small players. Many of the globalization. The industry’s largest
smaller, independent pet supply player, PetSmart has a network of stores
retailers are family-owned businesses in Canada, while Petco expanded to
Level & Trend
that operate within a local or regional Mexico and Puerto Rico; however,
lobalization
G in this scope. In addition, the industry’s major international sales are still low relative
industry is L owand companies are domestically owned; to the United States.
the trend is S teady
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Major Companies
PetSmart Inc. | PETCO Animal Supplies Inc. | Other Companies
Major players
(Market share) PETCO Animal Supplies Inc. 22.9%
37.9%
Other
Player Performance Since its establishment in 1986, Phoenix- cat furniture, equestrian supplies, birdcages,
based PetSmart Inc. has become the top aquariums and filters make up the hard
specialty retailer of pet food and supplies. goods category. Pets sold by the company
PetSmart Inc. PetSmart operates over 1,500 stores, include fish, birds and reptiles. Larger
Market share: 39.2% typically located in regional shopping animals, such as cats and dogs, are not sold
centers near other superstores and in PetSmart; however, they are available for
warehouse stores. The company employs adoption through the PetSmart Charities’
over 55,000 people in the United States Adopt a Pet Program, which was co-
and Canada. By offering more than 11,000 developed with humane organizations.
pet products and providing various pet In addition to selling products,
services, PetSmart aims to provide a PetSmart expanded its service offerings to
one-stop shopping experience. In March include in-store boarding facilities,
2015, the company went private through grooming services, obedience training and
an $8.7 billion buyout by BC Partners. full-service veterinary services. PetSmart
PetSmart categorizes its merchandise offers a complete pet boarding and
into three main categories: consumables, day-care service called PetsHotel with
hard goods and pets. Consumables include 24-hour supervision, an on-site
pet foods, treats and litter, as well as veterinarian, air-conditioned rooms and
premium products, many of which are not daily specialty treats. Nearly 200
found in supermarkets or mass PetSmart stores include PetsHotel
merchandisers. Pet supplies such as collars, boarding facilities and Doggie Day Camps.
leashes, health and beauty aids, shampoos, PetSmart also offers full-service veterinary
medication, toys, pet carriers, dog kennels, hospitals in over 900 of its stores. Pet
Major Companies
Player Performance services are a growth segment for the operations is expected to increase at
continued company and currently account for more an annualized rate of 1.4% to $7.2
than 10.0% of revenue. In fiscal 2015, billion. Company growth was aided by
service sales as a percent of total revenue store expansions and rising sales of
grew 5.5%. In addition to expanding its premium and natural food products. In
services segment, PetSmart continues to addition, its pet services line
expand its retail presence nationwide experienced strong demand, enabling
through store expansions. In fiscal 2016, this category to consistently expand
the company opened 70 new locations. In faster than its merchandise-products
fiscal 2017, the company plans to open category. The company’s profit margin
over 70 additional new locations. also increased, passing the industry
average. This has been primarily due
Financial performance to higher profit margins from its
Over the five years to fiscal 2017, pet-service offerings and the rising
revenue from PetSmart’s US sales of premium food products.
Player Performance Established in 1965, Petco Animal through the acquisition of Drs. Foster and
Supplies Inc. is the second-largest pet Smith in 2015. The company generated
supply specialty retailer in the United $4.0 billion in total company revenue in
PETCO Animal States. The company is headquartered in fiscal 2014. In August 2015, the company
Supplies Inc. San Diego and operates over 1,470 Petco filed for an initial public offering (IPO),
Market share: 22.9% stores, more than 128 smaller-format but withdrew its offering on February
Unleashed by Petco neighborhood shops 2016 following a $4.6 billion acquisition
Industry Brand Names
and 10 Pooch Hotel locations throughout by the Canada Pension Plan Investment
Unleashed by Petco
the United States, Mexico and Puerto Board and CVC Capital Partners.
Rico. The company expanded to Puerto Petco stores carry up to 10,000
Rico and Mexico in 2012 and 2013, different pet-related items, including pet
respectively. The company also food, collars, leashes, grooming products,
significantly expanded its e-commerce toys, health and beauty aids, kennels and
offerings in recent years, most notably pet houses. Like other industry
Major Companies
Player Performance participants, Petco offers a variety of considerably as consumers shift to the
continued grooming, veterinary and obedience online marketplace.
services for animals, but does not sell cats
or dogs. Instead, the Think Adoption Financial performance
First program is used in partnership with IBISWorld estimates that over the five
local animal welfare organizations. The years to fiscal 2018, the company’s US
company also operates an independent revenue generated from brick-and-
nonprofit organization, The Petco mortar stores will rise at an annualized
Foundation, which has invested more rate of 3.7% to $4.2 billion. Strong sales
than $167.0 million to support local of premium products were one of the
animal welfare groups since its inception company’s main drivers of growth. Petco
in 1999. invested heavily in this product segment
Petco has significantly expanded its amid the recession when it launched
smaller-store concept, Unleashed by Unleashed by Petco, a neighborhood
Petco. The smaller-store chain specialty store for premium, natural,
specializes in natural, organic and organic and raw pet foods. As Petco shifts
higher-end pet products and is geared focus to the smaller store model, the
toward expanding the company’s company will also concentrate on
presence into urban markets. Finally, increasing online presence through an
the company’s recent acquisition of Drs. acquisition strategy. From 2005 to 2015,
Foster and Smith in 2015, a mail order online sales reportedly increased from
and e-commerce company, is anticipated 1.2% to 8.5% of total revenue, according
to increase its online presence to the company’s 2015 IPO filing.
Other Companies PetSmart and Petco are the top dogs in the also to area developers that own all stores
Pet Stores industry, accounting for more in a designated market region. Pet Supplies
than half of the industry’s revenue. While Plus differentiates itself by providing
the industry is concentrated at the top, the all-natural food products. In addition, it
rest of the industry is composed of several offers a range of different services, such as
small and privately owned pet stores. In grooming, self-service pet wash stations
fact, more than half of companies are and adoptions.
nonemployers. Furthermore, more than Pet Supplies Plus stores are generally
80.0% of all companies employ fewer than located in high-traffic areas and are limited
five workers, and at the other end of the to about 5,000 to 6,000 square feet in size
spectrum, less than 10.0% have more than for smaller markets and 7,000 to 9,000
10 workers. Due to the fragmented nature square feet in larger metropolitan areas.
of the industry, most players do not The smaller store concept is designed to
individually account for a considerable keep operating costs to a minimum to offer
share of the industry’s revenue. pet food and supplies at competitive prices.
IBISWorld estimates that Pet Supplies Plus
Pet Supplies Plus will generate $741.9 million of industry-
Estimated market share: 4.0% relevant revenue in 2017.
Founded in 1988 in Livonia, MI, Pet
Supplies Plus is a franchise business with Pet Retail Brands
over 315 stores across more than 25 states. Estimated market share: 2.9%
Pet Supplies Plus offers franchises in select Pet Retail Brands is a chain retailer of
states to single store owner-operators and pets, pet supplies and wellness products.
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Major Companies
Other Companies The company was formerly known as Pet Coast. The company employs nearly
continued Supermarket, Inc. and was founded in 2,200 associates and sells more than
1973 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. In July 8,000 pet care products, including food,
2016, Pet Supermarket merged with Pet toys, medicine and clothing, as well as
Valu, Inc. to form Pet Retail Brands. Pet small animals, such as hamsters, guinea
Valu was founded in 1976 and is based in pigs, rabbits and tropical fish. The
Markham, ON. Pet Retail Brands now company offers a range of high-value pet
operates as a subsidiary of Pet products and luxury pet items.
Supermarket. The combined business IBISWorld estimates Pet Retail Brands
operates 930 stores in North America, will generate $526.6 million of industry-
with 185 stores primarily on the East relevant revenue in 2017.
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Operating Conditions
Capital Intensity | Technology & Systems | Revenue Volatility
Regulation & Policy | Industry Assistance
Capital Intensive
Labor Intensive
Operating Conditions
Capital Intensity online pet supply retailers. This is do not require industry-specific
continued because the other stores do not retail pets knowledge. For online retailers, labor
directly, inherently requiring a smaller costs are exceptionally low as they are not
staff. In addition, these stores do not required to outlay expenditure on
incur costs associated with employee customer service, nor are they required to
training, since workers at these retailers have shelving, displays or cash registers.
Technology & Systems Over the past five years, there have been productivity increasing the speed at
few technological advances relevant to the which information is passed, greater
Level Pet Stores industry. Technological control over the distribution of goods
advances in this industry are generally and reduced errors along the supply
The level
of limited to those occurring in similar retail chain. New improvements will boost
Technology Change industries, such as computer scanning cash revenue for larger stores that can afford
is M
edium registers and automated inventory to invest in the technologies. For
equipment. The introduction of this example, larger retailers benefit from
technology has enabled retailers to better Radio Frequency Identification (RFID),
manage efficiency of operations and which provides real time information
inventory. Technology at checkout led to on inventory and help to reduce
computerized point-of-sale equipment, shrinkage problems as well as improve
which controls and records merchandising, efficiency. Many operators are small in
distribution, sales and stock markdowns. size and do not have the financial
Furthermore, bar code scanning resources to purchase expensive
offered the advantages of higher labor electronic equipment.
Revenue Volatility Pet stores sell discretionary (e.g. pets, discretionary, a large proportion of
toys and accessories) and expenditure on a pet is typically
nondiscretionary products (e.g. pet food). nondiscretionary; these include staples
Level
While purchasing a pet is generally such as food and medicine. Pet stores can
The level of
Volatility is L ow
A higher level of revenue Volatility vs Growth
volatility implies greater
industry risk. Volatility can 1000 Hazardous Rollercoaster
negatively affect long-term
Revenue volatility* (%)
Operating Conditions
Revenue Volatility offer discretionary services such as day however, accounts for the majority of
continued camp and training courses to boost industry revenue. This high level of
revenue. The nondiscretionary nondiscretionary demand keeps the
component of industry merchandise, volatility of this industry low.
Regulation & Policy There are industry-specific and general provided for certain animals that are bred
competitive regulations that apply to this for commercial sale, used in research,
industry. The transportation, handling transported commercially or exhibited to
Level & Trend and sale of small pets are governed by the public. Retail pet shops are not
he level of
T various federal, state and local covered under the Act unless the shop
Regulation is regulations. In addition, industry sells exotic or zoo animals or sells animals
Mediumand the participants are subject to environmental to regulated businesses. Pets owned by
regulations imposed by federal, state and private citizens are not regulated.
trend is S
teady
local authorities in relation to the Regulated businesses are required to keep
generation, handling, storage, accurate records of acquisition and
transportation and disposal of waste and disposition and a description of animals
biohazardous materials, and the sale and that come into their possession.
distribution of products. Many state and local governments
The Pet Animals Act 1951 deems it an have passed additional animal welfare
offense to open a pet shop unless it is legislation. Over 20 states have
granted a license in accordance with the regulations governing the sale of dogs
Act. When deciding to grant a license, and 15 states govern the sale of cats.
district councils need to consider whether These regulations stipulate the
there is suitable accommodation and information that sellers must provide at
enough food and water, whether the the time of purchase and various options
animals are sold at too young an age and buyers have if the purchased pet is sick.
whether reasonable precautions have been These states have regulations that enable
taken to curb the spread of disease. The consumers to obtain a reimbursement
Animal Welfare Act (AWA) protects certain when a sick animal is purchased from a
animals from inhumane treatment and pet store. This is known as a “lemon law”
neglect. The AWA requires that minimum that is designed to protect consumers
standards of care and treatment be that buy animals from pet shops.
Industry Assistance The Pet Stores industry does not receive which promotes pet ownership and
any specific government support, in the disseminates industry-related
form of subsidies, tax breaks or information to members. Another
Level & Trend otherwise. In lieu of government notable trade association is the
he level of
T assistance, the industry relies on trade American Pet Products Association.
Industry Assistance associations to represent the industry as Many veterinary associations also
is N
oneand the well as the latest products and trends for support the industry by reporting on
pet owners. The most notable among best practices and products
trend is S
teady
them is the American Pet Association, recommended for various pets.
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Key Statistics
Industry Data Industry No. of pets -
Revenue Value Added Establish- Wages Domestic cats & dogs
($m) ($m) ments Enterprises Employment Exports Imports ($m) Demand (Mil)
2008 14,262.4 2,796.5 17,110 14,115 106,460 -- -- 2,040.6 N/A 165.0
2009 14,813.8 2,550.2 16,650 13,632 109,167 -- -- 2,031.8 N/A 171.0
2010 15,370.3 2,795.4 16,502 13,305 105,327 -- -- 2,057.6 N/A 164.6
2011 15,833.0 2,915.8 16,345 13,064 106,581 -- -- 2,108.3 N/A 164.4
2012 16,362.6 3,417.7 16,810 13,212 109,478 -- -- 2,256.0 N/A 171.7
2013 16,640.2 3,087.2 16,715 12,938 111,847 -- -- 2,255.2 N/A 178.9
2014 17,072.1 3,069.9 17,067 13,025 116,598 -- -- 2,267.5 N/A 171.3
2015 17,975.9 3,388.1 17,240 13,137 118,462 -- -- 2,417.5 N/A 163.6
2016 18,223.1 3,382.9 17,462 13,286 119,976 -- -- 2,452.1 N/A 173.8
2017 18,449.7 3,429.2 17,574 13,357 121,994 -- -- 2,494.3 N/A 183.9
2018 18,729.6 3,473.0 17,755 13,472 123,539 -- -- 2,530.9 N/A 195.1
2019 18,997.7 3,525.4 17,865 13,538 125,482 -- -- 2,573.6 N/A 206.8
2020 19,223.2 3,558.9 18,009 13,629 126,700 -- -- 2,602.8 N/A 212.5
2021 19,430.9 3,590.1 18,052 13,646 128,036 -- -- 2,633.2 N/A 218.5
2022 19,638.3 3,624.4 18,259 13,791 129,446 -- -- 2,664.8 N/A 224.9
Sector Rank 50/148 52/148 62/148 61/148 48/148 N/A N/A 50/148 N/A N/A
Economy Rank 558/1918 651/1587 397/1918 414/1918 375/1918 N/A N/A 675/1918 N/A N/A
Figures are in inflation-adjusted 2017 dollars. Rank refers to 2017 data. SOURCE: WWW.IBISWORLD.COM
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Liquidity Ratios
Current Ratio 1.7 1.7 2.0 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.3
Quick Ratio 0.5 0.4 0.5 0.4 0.5 0.4 0.3
Sales / Receivables (Trade Receivables
Turnover) 217.9 277.2 141.0 269.1 311.5 n/c 87.0
Days’ Receivables 1.7 1.3 2.6 1.4 1.2 n/a 4.2
Cost of Sales / Inventory (Inventory Turnover) 5.9 5.9 6.3 5.5 5.9 5.4 6.4
Days’ Inventory 61.9 61.9 57.9 66.4 61.9 67.6 57.0
Cost of Sales / Payables (Payables Turnover) 21.2 19.5 16.0 17.0 18.1 18.4 11.0
Days’ Payables 17.2 18.7 22.8 21.5 20.2 19.8 33.2
Sales / Working Capital 15.2 17.3 15.5 17.3 17.8 14.3 32.0
Coverage Ratios
Earnings Before Interest & Taxes (EBIT) /
Interest 12.4 7.0 5.9 9.7 9.0 25.9 7.8
Net Profit + Dep., Depletion, Amort. / Current
Maturities LT Debt 13.6 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Leverage Ratios
Fixed Assets / Net Worth 0.5 0.7 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.4 1.2
Debt / Net Worth 1.8 2.2 1.7 1.7 1.4 1.3 3.2
Tangible Net Worth 34.6 24.5 25.9 24.5 25.7 30.1 8.9
Operating Ratios
Profit before Taxes / Net Worth, % 36.0 40.9 34.0 33.8 40.8 32.8 n/a
Profit before Taxes / Total Assets, % 16.1 10.8 8.5 11.4 11.2 16.4 6.4
Sales / Net Fixed Assets 23.8 26.0 43.5 24.7 24.8 24.9 21.9
Sales / Total Assets (Asset Turnover) 3.6 3.9 4.3 4.1 3.9 4.3 3.9
Assets, %
Cash & Equivalents 13.6 13.3 12.0 14.2 16.1 11.8 9.4
Trade Receivables (net) 8.6 6.5 9.2 7.4 7.6 5.0 10.5
Inventory 44.7 44.9 47.9 43.1 38.7 51.1 49.7
All Other Current Assets 1.4 0.7 4.6 2.9 2.9 2.8 3.1
Total Current Assets 68.2 65.4 73.7 67.6 65.3 70.7 72.6
Fixed Assets (net) 23.7 22.7 16.3 20.8 22.6 15.1 22.5
Intangibles (net) 4.7 5.2 4.1 5.0 4.1 9.4 1.6
All Other Non-Current Assets 3.3 6.6 5.9 6.6 8.0 4.8 3.2
Total Assets 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Total Assets ($m) 719.3 362.6 936.1 729.3 50.5 146.4 532.4
Liabilities, %
Notes Payable-Short Term 9.8 10.8 12.5 14.9 18.4 6.7 12.6
Current Maturities L/T/D 2.2 1.5 1.3 4.4 5.2 4.4 1.0
Trade Payables 13.9 17.1 24.5 19.6 18.7 16.9 28.1
Income Taxes Payable 0.2 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2
All Other Current Liabilities 14.6 14.9 9.6 8.4 5.7 13.1 12.6
Total Current Liabilities 40.7 44.3 48.2 47.4 48.1 41.3 54.5
Long Term Debt 15.0 20.0 14.3 16.2 16.9 6.8 29.4
Deferred Taxes 0.2 0.1 0.2 0.1 n/a 0.2 0.4
All Other Non-Current Liabilities 4.8 5.8 7.4 6.8 5.1 12.1 5.1
Net Worth 39.3 29.7 30.0 29.5 29.8 39.5 10.5
Total Liabilities & Net Worth ($m) 719.3 362.6 936.1 729.3 50.5 146.4 532.4
Source: RMA Annual Statement Studies, rmahq.org. RMA data for all industries is derived directly from more
than 260,000 statements of member financial institutions’ borrowers and prospects.
Note: For a full description of the ratios refer to the Key Statistics chapter online.
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Industry Jargon INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGA type of public offering PET PARENTSPet owners who are enthusiastic about
in which shares of a company are usually sold to their pets and treat them as members of their family.
institutional investors who, in turn, sell to the general
public on a securities exchange for the first time.
PET BOARDING AND DAY-CARELong- and short-term
options for owners who need assistance looking after
their pets. Services include feeding, walking, grooming
and lodging.
IBISWorld Glossary BARRIERS TO ENTRYHigh barriers to entry mean that INDUSTRY CONCENTRATIONAn indicator of the
new companies struggle to enter an industry, while low dominance of the top four players in an industry.
barriers mean it is easy for new companies to enter an Concentration is considered high if the top players
industry. account for more than 70% of industry revenue.
CAPITAL INTENSITYCompares the amount of money Medium is 40% to 70% of industry revenue. Low is less
spent on capital (plant, machinery and equipment) with than 40%.
that spent on labor. IBISWorld uses the ratio of INDUSTRY REVENUEThe total sales of industry goods
depreciation to wages as a proxy for capital intensity. and services (exclusive of excise and sales tax); subsidies
High capital intensity is more than $0.333 of capital to on production; all other operating income from outside
$1 of labor; medium is $0.125 to $0.333 of capital to $1 the firm (such as commission income, repair and service
of labor; low is less than $0.125 of capital for every $1 of income, and rent, leasing and hiring income); and
labor. capital work done by rental or lease. Receipts from
CONSTANT PRICESThe dollar figures in the Key interest royalties, dividends and the sale of fixed
Statistics table, including forecasts, are adjusted for tangible assets are excluded.
inflation using the current year (i.e. year published) as INDUSTRY VALUE ADDED (IVA)The market value of
the base year. This removes the impact of changes in goods and services produced by the industry minus the
the purchasing power of the dollar, leaving only the cost of goods and services used in production. IVA is
“real” growth or decline in industry metrics. The inflation also described as the industry’s contribution to GDP, or
adjustments in IBISWorld’s reports are made using the profit plus wages and depreciation.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis’ implicit GDP price INTERNATIONAL TRADEThe level of international
deflator. trade is determined by ratios of exports to revenue and
DOMESTIC DEMANDSpending on industry goods and imports to domestic demand. For exports/revenue: low is
services within the United States, regardless of their less than 5%, medium is 5% to 20%, and high is more
country of origin. It is derived by adding imports to than 20%. Imports/domestic demand: low is less than
industry revenue, and then subtracting exports. 5%, medium is 5% to 35%, and high is more than
EMPLOYMENTThe number of permanent, part-time, 35%.
temporary and seasonal employees, working proprietors, LIFE CYCLEAll industries go through periods of growth,
partners, managers and executives within the industry. maturity and decline. IBISWorld determines an
ENTERPRISEA division that is separately managed and industry’s life cycle by considering its growth rate
keeps management accounts. Each enterprise consists (measured by IVA) compared with GDP; the growth rate
of one or more establishments that are under common of the number of establishments; the amount of change
ownership or control. the industry’s products are undergoing; the rate of
technological change; and the level of customer
ESTABLISHMENTThe smallest type of accounting unit
acceptance of industry products and services.
within an enterprise, an establishment is a single
physical location where business is conducted or where NONEMPLOYING ESTABLISHMENTBusinesses with
services or industrial operations are performed. Multiple no paid employment or payroll, also known as
establishments under common control make up an nonemployers. These are mostly set up by self-employed
enterprise. individuals.
EXPORTSTotal value of industry goods and services sold PROFITIBISWorld uses earnings before interest and tax
by US companies to customers abroad. (EBIT) as an indicator of a company’s profitability. It is
calculated as revenue minus expenses, excluding
IMPORTSTotal value of industry goods and services
interest and tax.
brought in from foreign countries to be sold in the
United States.
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IBISWorld Glossary VOLATILITYThe level of volatility is determined by WAGESThe gross total wages and salaries of all
averaging the absolute change in revenue in each of the employees in the industry. The cost of benefits is also
continued past five years. Volatility levels: very high is more than included in this figure.
±20%; high volatility is ±10% to ±20%; moderate
volatility is ±3% to ±10%; and low volatility is less than
±3%.
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