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Acquisition of Fidovet

UR Group starts pet food production

The Italian company UR Group, which has over 50 Petfarm stores and specialises in software solutions and digital offerings, is putting more money into the pet sector. It has now acquired 100 per cent of the shares in …

Distribution29. November 2022

Austrian Retail Innovation Awards

Award for Fressnapf Austria

Retail companies based in Austria recently received recognition with the Austrian Retail Innovation Awards 2022. The awards were presented by the …

Distribution29. November 2022

Presentation of PIF Awards

Outstanding firms in the United Kingdom

The presentation of the UK’s Pet Industry Federation (PIF) awards in 20 categories on 22 November attracted considerable interest. Wooden …

Distribution24. November 2022

Issue No. 5

New issue of PET worldwide published

The dog accessory market is changing. Dog accessories drive sales and sales are growing, but the trend towards sustainability and supply chain …

Distribution22. November 2022

Acquisition of 42 stores

Earth Wise Pet continues to expand

American pet store chain Earth Wise Pet has announced the acquisition of 42 franchise stores and independent stores. The takeover brings the …

Distribution17. November 2022

New draft bill before Spanish parliament

Spain aims to ban a wide variety of pets

Work is currently underway in Spain on a new animal welfare bill. Among other things, the new law will lay down the criteria to be met by …

Distribution17. November 2022

Up to ten branches by Christmas

Discount chain launched in Denmark

Basalt is a new grocery discount chain launched by Salling, the Danish speciality retailer. Its aim is to offer goods at prices that are 15 per …

Distribution17. November 2022

Comment

Not afraid of stormy times ahead

The International Pet Conference in Bologna was all about the “new normal” and the myriad challenges it poses. This provided plenty of food for …

Distribution5/2022

International Pet Conference

Strong women

At this year’s International Pet Conference in Bologna, it was primarily female players in the sector who set the tone. Is this the new normal in the pet supplies …

Distribution5/2022

Just Dogs

There from the start

Ashish and Poorvi Anthony launched their Just Dogs pet store chain in 2011. They now operate 42 branches in 16 cities and are considered the No. 1 pet product …

Distribution5/2022