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Kathrin Keunecke changes departments

Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo appoints Mikko Forsström as CPO

Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo sharpens its product strategy: Effective May 1, Mikko Forsström will assume the role of Chief Product Officer (CPO). With Forsström, the group gains an internationally seasoned retail executive with…

Distribution10. March 2026

Pet Centar grows

34th store in Serbia

Pet Centar has opened a store in Lazarevac – its third new branch in Serbia this year. The 34th store is set to open in April in the Galerija Mall, as …

Distribution10. March 2026

Bepefa study

Younger pet owners spend more

Six out of ten households have at least one pet, a study of the Bepefa shows and points out that the humans consider their pets to be very important …

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Spring campaign

Kiwoko warns of parasites in spring

Kiwoko, a specialist in comprehensive care for various types of pets with over 200 branches in Spain and Portugal, warns of the seasonal i…

Distribution10. March 2026

EPO president

The Norwegian pet trade association turns 70

Norway's leading pet trade association, NZB (Norsk Zoologisk Bransjeforening), is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2026, a milestone…

Distribution5. March 2026

Suziria Group I long version

From Ukraine to Europe and Japan

The journey of Suziria Group, a family company that continues to grow despite the war, has weathered multiple crises, and has become a national …

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Expanding Slovenian pet commerce

Živalnik.si partners with Zooplus Group

The Slovenian pet marketplace Živalnik.si has announced a strategic partnership with Zoohit.si, the Slovenian arm of the Zooplus Group, in a…

Distribution5. March 2026

Low price label

Jollyes launches new product line and 120th store

The UK pet supply retailer Jollyes has introduced Simply Jollyes, a low-priced own-label pet range. According to a press release, …

Distribution5. March 2026

American Pet Products Association (APPA)

New habits and shopping patterns

New insights in APPA’s comprehensive Report on Bird, SmallAnimal & Horse Ownership uncover shifting demographics,new purchasing preferences and…

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Trend leader

Maxi Zoo Poland receives award

Maxi Zoo Poland has been recognised with a Future Retail Award in the category Trend Leader, according to a post on the company’s LinkedIn page. The …

Distribution5. March 2026

Jan Wejbrandt steps down

Maxi Zoo France appoints Vincent Doumerc as new CEO

The Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo Group announces the appointment of Vincent Doumerc as the new Chief Executive Officer of Maxi Zoo Franc…

Distribution3. March 2026

China I long version

Set for growth

The Chinese pet sector is experiencing steady growth thanks to stable domestic demand and booming local production — and is showing many new trends.

Distribution1/2026

Book release

Sustainability in Pet Care

Alex McKinnon, Founder and CEO of Kinn Inc., has released what his company describes as a groundbreaking guide to transforming pet care facilities and …

Distribution26. February 2026

Sales down slightly at €1.2 billion

Italy: cat food grows, dog food stable

The Italian wholesale pet food market was worth just over €1.2 billion in the twelve months to June 2025. This represents a slight stagnation…

Distribution24. February 2026

BOND Study

The bond factor

New Habri and Chewy health study reveals tech-forward solutions to strengthen the human-animal bond and shows chances for retail, services and digital offering…

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