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UK trade association

PetQuip, Gardenex and CHA cease operations

The Federation of Garden and Leisure Manufacturers Limited incorporating Gardenex, PetQuip and the CHA will no longer be trading with immediate effect. Post pandemic it became increasingly clear that it was an uphill …

Distribution5. February 2026

Expansion in Romania

Kormotech focuses on European retail chains

Kormotech, an international family business with Ukrainian roots, is continuing to expand its presence in Romania. The brand was r…

Distribution3. February 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

Relations revived

Pets Canada explores trade mission to China

Pets Canada is calling on members to help shape a potential Canada–China Pet Trade Mission in 2027, following significant recent …

Distribution29. January 2026

Spanish delivery app

Tiendanimal and Kiwoko expand collaboration with Glovo

Tiendanimal and Kiwoko, the largest Spanish pet retailers, have expanded their collaboration with the delivery app Glovo. …

Distribution29. 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

Dog food, supplements, and dental care

Nextin research report looks at dog trends in 2027

Nextin Research, the market research arm of the MarketPlace marketing agency, has released the new Nextin dog trends report. …

Distribution29. January 2026

Jollyes survey reveals

One in three pet parents skip or delay treatment

New research suggests that rising veterinary costs are leading a significant proportion of UK pet owners to delay or forgo …

Distribution29. 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

Strong growth in subscription sales and Vet Group

Pets at Home delivers solid Q3 performance

Although Pets at Home's retail sales declined by 1.1%, Vet Group sales increased by 5.0%. ‘Our dedicated pet care colleagues and …

Distribution28. January 2026

Record in France

Maxi Zoo opened 66 new stores in 2025

Maxi Zoo France surpassed itself in 2025: with a total of 66 new stores, 9 of which opened in December, the specialist retail chain set an …

Distribution27. 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

From family business to European player

Per Lausen celebrates 25 years at Eldorado

This year, Eldorado is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the company's owner and chief executive, Per Lausen. When Lausen joined …

Distribution22. January 2026

Three new stores in december

Pet Center has 10-15 openings in the pipeline this year

Pet Centar Croatia & Serbia has opened three new stores in December. ‘I’m incredibly proud of our team in Croatia — they…

Distribution20. January 2026

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