Pets at Home – executive interview

In this interview, Peter Pritchard, CEO of Pets at Home, discusses the company’s recent Q1 trading update which indicated that the pet market and the company itself is in good health. Peter then outlines Pets at Home’s strategy including the large investment to develop its omni-channel business and the benefits this will bring in future years. He explains how the company uses analytics on its database of 5.6 million engaged shoppers and how this aids management’s decision making to identify opportunities and drive growth. Given most viewers are likely more familiar with the retail side of the business, Peter takes the opportunity to discuss the dynamics and growth opportunity of the company’s Vets business and how its ecosystem of products and services differentiates Pets at Home from its competitors. Finally, he highlights the company’s initiatives with respect to responsible corporate citizenship and being a responsible retailer.

Pets at Home is the UK’s leading pet care business, providing pet owners with everything they need to be able to look after their pet – from food, toys, bedding and grooming services, through to first opinion veterinary care and world class specialist veterinary hospitals.