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Conscious and innovative

Tiendanimal outlines key trends for 2026

Tiendanimal has outlined the key trends it anticipates for 2026 in a press release. The care of and coexistence with pets will evolve towards a more conscious, innovative and responsible approach at every level, it says…

Distribution15. January 2026

Bergen op Zoom

Pets Place opens new flagship store in the Netherlands

Pets Place has opened a new flagship store in Bergen op Zoom, strengthening its retail presence in the Netherlands, according…

Distribution15. January 2026

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

More store openings

Jollyes Pets delivers strong Christmas

On 12 January Jollyes Pets reported total sales growth of 10.4 per cent and like-for-like growth of 6.0 per cent for the key trading period …

Distribution13. January 2026

Swiss people have lots of cats

One in four pets sleeps in bed

Half of all European households have pets. The Swiss have a particularly large number of cats, while Italy has a penchant for dogs. What's more, in …

Distribution13. January 2026

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

Jesper Hojer leaves

Tom&Co: Pascal Clouzard appointed chairman of the board of directors

Tom&Co Group, the Belgian leading pet retailer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pascal Clouzard a…

Distribution13. January 2026

Health reasons

Timo Huwer takes a break, Erich Huwer returns as Globus CEO

Timo Huwer, spokesperson for the management board of Globus Baumarkt, is stepping back from operational business for an …

Distribution13. January 2026

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

Former Migros Do it + Garden

New Fressnapf store in Switzerland

Following the opening of the new Fressnapf store after its move to the Avry Centre shopping centre a few weeks ago, Fressnapf Switzerland opened …

Distribution13. January 2026

Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo

Florian Wieser takes on full responsibility as Group CFO

Florian Wieser officially took over the position of Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo on January …

Distribution6. January 2026

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

As of March 30

Pets at Home appoints new CEO

Pets at Home, the UK-based pet care products group, has announced in a press release the appointment of James Bailey as Chief Executive Officer, …

Distribution6. January 2026

Collaboration with Kiwoko

Community of Madrid launches pet adoption campaign

The Community of Madrid has launched the campaign ‛El Plan es Adoptar’ (The Plan Is to Adopt) to promote responsible pet ownershi…

Distribution18. December 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