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Opportunity knocks for the aquarium segment
The dog and cat merchandise categories have assumed a dominant role in pet stores in most regions of the world. This is due among other things to the fact...View comment...
Aquatics - Market
A fluid market
How does the future look for aquariums? What are the trends? Where are retailers doing well and where not so well? PET worldwide asked experienced category... View article...
Taiwan - Euromonitor
From pets to family members
2017 was a stronger year for Taiwanese pet care compared to 2016, with 8 per cent value growth. According to Euromonitor International, Taiwan is the fourth-biggest market regionally with 909 mio dollars sales in 2017. View article...
Petco names Justin Tichy as chief stores officer
Petco has announced the appointment of accomplished sales leader and retail veteran Justin Tichy as chief stores officer (CSO). He will oversee all View news...
Animals die in Isle of Wight pet shop fire
A number of animals died in a fire at a pet shop on the Isle of Wight on 6 November. Five crews from across the island were called to the Wight Pet View news...
Accapi Group appoints European sales manager
The American dog accessories brand Kurgo has a new European sales manager in Goncalo Liz. He has been involved in sales for 16 years and brings View news...
Animalis celebrates its 20th anniversary
This year the French pet store chain Animalis celebrates its 20th anniversary. The company has launched a number of promotions for customers, View news...
Awards aplenty for Group55
Group55 have enjoyed a memorable 2018, with the company's recent achievements being recognised by a remarkable five industry awards since the start View news...
Amazon brings out its own pet food brand in Europe
Amazon is now marketing a complete dry food for dogs and cats in Germany under the Solimo private label. A 10 kg bag of cat food retails at 9.85 View news...
Pets at Home announces executive management team appointments
Pets at Home has announced the appointments of David Robinson (pictured) as COO of Retail and Jane Balmain as interim CEO of the Vet Group's First View news...
Rover acquires European dog-sitting rival DogBuddy
Dog-sitting platform Rover.com is snapping up its European rival DogBuddy. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. With this deal, Rover is essentially View news...
Exhibitor portraits Interzoo 2018
A great atmosphere, interesting new products and plenty of opportunities for networking: Interzoo 2018 in Nuremberg met all the expectations of the international pet supplies sector.
PET worldwide 5/2018
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Tom & Co. launches new-generation stores
The leading Belgian pet store chain Tom & Co. is also well established in France. In June it celebrates the opening of its 25th store in the country next door. View article...
Suppliers
The international pet food market
North America and Europe garner the majority of the sales volume on the international pet market. However more and more countries from other regions of the world are catching up. View article...
Focus
Organic products - BioPetFood
"Organic can chart steady growth"
Thanks to its consistent focus on organic pet food, BioPetFood now acts as Swiss general importer for many well-known organic manufacturers. View article...
Events
Global Pet Expo
More exhibitors, fewer visitors
The leading US pet trade show Global Pet Expo continues to grow in terms of exhibitors, but the number of visitors was slightly down compared with the 2017 edition. View article...