The data shows the leading pet specialty chains in North America in 2015, based on the number of stores. In that year, San Diego-based PETCO operated 1,433 stores in North America. The total number of pet specialty stores amounted to 5,553.
Pet specialty chains
The pet store industry continues to grow in spite of increased competition from supermarkets, mass merchandisers and online retailers which offer consumers more convenience at lower prices. In 2016, the U.S. pet store industry generated roughly 18.53 billion USD in revenue.
