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Three key takeaways

APPA’s insights on tariffs, trade policy and pet businesses

In its December Trade Talks, the American Pet Product Association (APPA) has offered insight into how U.S. tariff policy is reshaping the pet products sector. Presenters Craig Brightup, Rafe Morrissey and Rebecca …

Distribution11. December 2025

Brazil’s largest pet retailers

Petz-Cobasi-Merger approved

Pet Center Comércio e Participações, the company behind the Brazilian pet store chain Petz, has informed its shareholders and the market in general that…

Distribution11. December 2025

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…

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Mexico and South Korea

Canada amends export regulations

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has successfully renegotiated the export certificate for pet food and pet treats destined for Mexico …

Distribution11. December 2025

100 days as CEO of Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo

Matt Simister reorganises management team

100 days after his appointment as Group CEO of Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo, Matt Simister has finalised the composition of his management team, …

Distribution10. December 2025

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

Now 474 stores

Musti Group acquires Zu

Musti Group plc acquires 100% of the shares of Zu, Produtos e Serviços para Animais, S.A., a retailer of pet food, accessories and vet services in Portugal…

Distribution9. December 2025

Fourth shop for partner NOI

Third Hunter brand store launches in Prague

With the opening of another Hunter brand store, retail partner NOI is successfully expanding its branch network in Central Europe: NOI's…

Distribution9. December 2025

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.

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Further expansion in France

Eight new Maxi Zoo stores in November

Following a record month in October with seven new stores and its first shop in central Paris, Maxi Zoo is continuing its expansion in France …

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Musti ja Mirri

New tech for finding lost pets

A new technology is currently being tested in Finland to help find lost pets. It is estimated that thousands of pets run away from their owners every…

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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 …

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Back to basics

Pets at Home aims to stabilise retail business

Pet at Home has published the group's key financial figures in its half-year report for the 2026 financial year. These include …

Distribution2. December 2025

In former Poundlands shops

Jollyes opens six branches within six weeks

At the end of this week, Jollyes Pets, the UK's discount pet supplies retailer, will open the doors of its first of six new stores, …

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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”…

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