Small to midsize businesses in the pet industry can benefit from Lightspeed’s fully integrated new platform.

Dane Creek Capital Corp. and its subsidiary United Raw Pet Foods have purchased Growlies Pet Foods Inc., marking their first independent pet retail acquisition.

The pet retail franchise will purchase several existing Pet Valu locations in the Northeast United States that would otherwise be shut down due to COVID-19 impacts.

The latest round of the American Pet Product Association’s COVID-19 Pulse Survey shows slight changes in purchasing behavior, financial and economic sentiments among pet owners in the United States.

Independent Pet Partners, an organization comprised of four independent US pet retailers, has partnered with Uber to offer same-day contactless delivery to pet owners.

The dog-focused subscription-based toy, treat and food company serves more than 1 million customers per month.

The pet retailer’s same-day delivery services are now available nationwide, as well as a slew of new website and mobile app features.

The Honest Kitchen has partnered with the leading pet product retailer to expand availability of its human-grade pet nutrition products.

The two companies will leverage each other’s capabilities to develop new products and tools to help manufacturers and retailers succeed in a changing marketplace.

The e-commerce retailer continues to grow through the holiday season and is shifting focus to online veterinary and pet health platforms.