State of the Industry 2025: Opportunities for Growth Amid Disruption

About the webinar

2025 has brought undeniable headwinds to the pet retail industry, margin pressures, consumer behavior shifts, and slower brick-and-mortar performance. But beneath the strain lies a moment of transformation. You are invited to join us for this insider examination of data-driven insights from APPA’s National Pet Owners Survey and State of The Industry Report and real-world commentary from industry leaders to answer many questions: Is there a path forward, and how do I find it? From the continued growth of e-commerce and private label strategies to emerging technologies like AI and renewed interest from private equity, we’ll uncover the opportunities available to those ready to pivot, adapt, and lead.

What You’ll Learn:

• How your company compares to the current industry benchmark and what “healthy” looks like in 2025
• Where e-commerce is growing and how to position your brand to benefit
• How suppliers are leveraging private label partnerships and new channels for growth
• Why innovation is still a key differentiator and where AI and product development are gaining traction
• What Gen Z pet parents are signaling about the future of pet care and retail
• Actionable steps to strengthen operations, find strategic partners, and thrive in the year ahead