The Musti Group continued its growth trajectory in the third quarter of 2026. The Finnish pet retail group’s turnover rose by 17.7 per cent to 149.9 million euros between July and September. Like-for-like growth stood …
Cyber security in the retail sector
Attacks on refrigeration systems
Following cyberattacks on supermarket refrigeration systems in several European countries, cases have also come to light in Germany since the …
Mintel
From the bowl to preventive care
Whilst younger generations are shaping the future of the pet market, prevention is becoming the new norm, as shown by the ‘Marketing to Pet Owners …
Pets at Home
Sarah Findlater appointed CPO
The British pet retail group Pets at Home has appointed Sarah Findlater as Chief People Officer for the Pets division. She will be responsible for HR …
Animal welfare forum
IskayPet addresses barriers to pet integration
Grupo IskayPet and the Spanish law firm Cremades & Calvo-Sotelo Abogados brought together government representatives and experts …
cats market
Half the value, half the shelf?
Cats close the gap and that opens chances for specialty retailers – the question is not whether cats deserve more space. It is which shelf …
Q3 and nine-month results
Musti Group reports strong sales growth
Musti Group increased its net sales by 17.7 per cent to €149.9 m (€127.3 m) in the third quarter of 2026, according to a company press …
Euromonitor
Trust and reliability gain importance in 2027
Consumers are placing greater value on reliability, transparency and immediate, tangible benefits. This is according to the latest Top…
Tractor Supply Company
Stores did not cover their own costs
Sales at the US rural lifestyle retailer Tractor Supplies edged up in Q2 while like-for-like trading declined – and the group is closing …
B2B marketplace
PetAdd offers wholesale trading with commission-free direct orders
PetAdd is a newly established, London-based B2B wholesale marketplace connecting independent pet retailers with …
United States
PetLabCo. expands distribution across PetSmart stores
PetLabCo. has expanded its US retail distribution, with four of its dog health supplements now available in more than 1,500 P…
Konishi Europe
From a garden pond to a digital business model
In the digital koi trade, Martin Kammerer, through Konishi Europe, builds trust before the fish have even been placed in the pond – …
Sweden
Arken Zoo organises charity walks
Swedish pet retailer Arken Zoo is organising charity walks across Sweden on 7 November to support three animal welfare organisations, according to…
Sweden
Arken Zoo expands with Härnösand store
Arken Zoo is continuing its expansion in Sweden with the opening of a new store in Härnösand on 12 November, according to a press statement …
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A room full of people
In October we are heading to Copenhagen. Our International Pet Conference brings the industry together for two days, and by now the programme is l…