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Further expansion in France

Eight new Maxi Zoo stores in November

Following a record month in October with seven new stores and its first shop in central Paris, Maxi Zoo is continuing its expansion in France and has announced the opening of eight new stores in November alone:- Créteil…

Distribution4. December 2025

Musti ja Mirri

New tech for finding lost pets

A new technology is currently being tested in Finland to help find lost pets. It is estimated that thousands of pets run away from their owners every…

Distribution2. December 2025

Argentina

Steadily growing

The pet food sector in Argentina is growing steadily these days, thanks to the country’s ever-improving economic situation and the rising purchasing power of local…

Distribution4-5/2025

Back to basics

Pets at Home aims to stabilise retail business

Pet at Home has published the group's key financial figures in its half-year report for the 2026 financial year. These include …

Distribution2. December 2025

In former Poundlands shops

Jollyes opens six branches within six weeks

At the end of this week, Jollyes Pets, the UK's discount pet supplies retailer, will open the doors of its first of six new stores, …

Distribution27. November 2025

Ruinemans I long version

“We believe in quality“

The aquatics wholesaler Ruinemans from the Netherlands is turning 70 – and has long since ceased to deal exclusively in ornamental fish, instead broadening …

Distribution4-5/2025

30th store

A milestone for Pet Centar Serbia

Pet Centar Serbia, part of Pet Network International, has officially opened its 30th store – right in the heart of Belgrade, on Bulevar kralja …

Distribution27. November 2025

Expansion planned in Benelux region

Kölle Zoo gets off to a successful start in Belgium

Kölle Zoo, the German chain of pet experience stores, successfully launched its first branch in Belgium on 14 November. The …

Distribution25. November 2025

Kiriel

Four at once

The French garden centre chain, Kiriel, has opened four new stores in its home country. This brings it close to reaching the milestone of 100 branches.

Distribution4-5/2025

‘Much more than a symbol’

Dogsworld receives Top Trade Trophy and Trade Certificate

Dogsworld was awarded the Top Trade Trophy and Top Trade Certificate in the ‘Leisure, Hobbies & Information …

Distribution25. November 2025

Veneto, Trentino and Marche

Arcaplanet strengthens its presence with three acquisitions

Arcaplanet, Italy’s leading distributor of pet products, has simultaneously acquired Hobby Zoo, Green Pet and Miele, a…

Distribution18. November 2025

Pet Products Association (APPA)

All time high in cat ownership

In-depth data highlight four key trends in pet ownership, consumer behaviour, and product use throughout the year, states APPA’s new Dog and Cat …

Distribution4-5/2025

Award-winning dog care brand

The Dog Stop opens first Cincinnati location

The Dog Stop dog care brand has announced the opening of its first Cincinnati location at 5164 Kennedy Avenue on 8 November. The new …

Distribution18. November 2025

New Asia Office

Fressnapf Group expands global footprint

The Fressnapf Group has announced the opening of its Asia Sourcing Office in Hong Kong, marking a pivotal milestone in the company’s global…

Distribution13. November 2025

Comment

Not so bad at all

The headlines in this issue all point to one thing: things really can’t be that bad for the pet industry, with phrases such as “all-time high”, “steadily growing”…

Distribution4-5/2025