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Italian pet care leadership strengthened

Arcaplanet acquires Animal Store

Italian pet care retail chain Arcaplanet has acquired Animal Store, a specialist retailer with deep regional roots in Calabria, adding 12 stores to its national network, Arcaplanet reported on LinkedIn. The acquired …

Distribution2. June 2026

Opening in Kiruna

Arken Zoo continues to expand further north

It will be the northernmost branch of the Arken Zoo chain in Sweden: on 1 June, the specialist is opening a new outlet in Kiruna – …

Distribution28. May 2026

French pet food sector

Steadily developing

Due to the continuous growth in demand and consistent sales, the French pet food sector is undergoing steady development.

Distribution2/2026

Celebration in Ludvika

New Arken Zoo store opened

Arken Zoo finally opened its doors in Ludvika at 21 May. The new store is located in the Lyviksberget retail park at Granitvägen 2 and offers a modern …

Distribution22. May 2026

15-time winner

Fressnapf Hungary is again a Superbrand

Fressnapf Hungary shared the news that is has been awarded the Superbrands title for the 15th time. ‘It is a meaningful confirmation that we…

Distribution22. May 2026

Indonesia I long version

High Potential with Hurdles

Indonesia’s fast-growing pet sector offers real potential for foreign businesses – provided they navigate the market wisely.

Distribution2/2026

Free parking and click & collect

Jollyes opens in Lincoln

The newest Jollyes Pets superstore opened this week at Unit 1, Moorlands Centre, Lincoln, on 18 May. The National Foundation for Retired Service Animals …

Distribution22. May 2026

On the right track

SuperZoo is one of the ‘Czechia Best Managed Companies’

Super Zoo has just been awarded the ‘Czechia Best Managed Companies’ prize by Deloitte, making it one of the 41 best-managed…

Distribution22. May 2026

Artificial intelligence

AI in recruiting

Why the human factor is becoming a strategic advantage for Europe and why recruitment will not become a technology project in the future – recruitment specialist …

Distribution2/2026

47 million snacks in 20 years

European online pet shop Bitiba celebrates its anniversary

From a small e-commerce start-up to a major player in the European online pet retail sector: Bitiba is celebrating its …

Distribution22. May 2026

Strongest growth in Norway

Musti Group reports strong first quarter

Musti Group has reported a strong start to 2026, with robust sales growth, improved profitability and continued market share gains across …

Distribution12. May 2026

PetfoodIndex

Understanding the competitive position

In a market with more than 230 competing brands, storytelling and transparency are valuable ingredients and the PetfoodIndex introduces a …

Distribution2/2026

Synergy benefits expected to be more visible in Q2

Grupo Petz Cobasi delivers strong first quarter after merger

Grupo Petz Cobasi has reported strong first-quarter results for 2026, marking the newly combined group’s first …

Distribution12. May 2026

Board of directors

Tom & Co announces appointment of Frédéric Duval

The Belgian pet retailer Tom & Co has announced the appointment of Frédéric Duval as a member of the board of directors of its …

Distribution12. May 2026

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Let’s go!

It doesn’t exactly inspire optimism: after Covid, the war in Ukraine, ongoing crises with soaring energy costs, and now tariff shenanigans plus murky conflicts with …

Distribution2/2026