Distribution

In 2026

PNI plans up to 40 new store openings

Pet Network International, headquartered in Zagreb, is the market leader in Southeast Europe and operates specialist retail outlets in Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania. The Dalmatian on the roof is the …

Distribution17. February 2026

After acquisition of Zu reach extended to seven countries

Musti delivers strong Q4 and returns to double-digit growth

After a slow start in Q1, 2025 was a rebound year for Musti. ‘Q4 again highlighted that our strategic initiatives are …

Distribution10. February 2026

Trends 2026

Physical and emotional wellbeing

According to the Spanish omnichannel retailer Tiendanimal, key trends for 2026 include premiumisation and personalisation, nutrition and …

Distribution1/2026

UK trade association

PetQuip, Gardenex and CHA cease operations

The Federation of Garden and Leisure Manufacturers Limited incorporating Gardenex, PetQuip and the CHA will no longer be trading with …

Distribution5. February 2026

Expansion in Romania

Kormotech focuses on European retail chains

Kormotech, an international family business with Ukrainian roots, is continuing to expand its presence in Romania. The brand was r…

Distribution3. February 2026

Kiwoko

Kiwoko is of age

Kiwoko, Spain’s largest chain of shops specialising in pet care, celebrated its 18th anniversary at the end of 2025. The company proudly boasts 160 shops, 42 K…

Distribution1/2026

Relations revived

Pets Canada explores trade mission to China

Pets Canada is calling on members to help shape a potential Canada–China Pet Trade Mission in 2027, following significant recent …

Distribution29. January 2026

Spanish delivery app

Tiendanimal and Kiwoko expand collaboration with Glovo

Tiendanimal and Kiwoko, the largest Spanish pet retailers, have expanded their collaboration with the delivery app Glovo. …

Distribution29. January 2026

Comment

Developing the pet industry together

‘Our industry is still doing well, we’re still earning good money,’ said every retailer I spoke to during a short tour of Austria. Our …

Distribution1/2026

Dog food, supplements, and dental care

Nextin research report looks at dog trends in 2027

Nextin Research, the market research arm of the MarketPlace marketing agency, has released the new Nextin dog trends report. …

Distribution29. January 2026

Jollyes survey reveals

One in three pet parents skip or delay treatment

New research suggests that rising veterinary costs are leading a significant proportion of UK pet owners to delay or forgo …

Distribution29. January 2026

Kölle Zoo

Successful start in Belgium

The ‘adventure worlds’ and live animals are part of the concept of the German pet shop chain Kölle Zoo, which is now franchising a shop for the first …

Distribution1/2026

Strong growth in subscription sales and Vet Group

Pets at Home delivers solid Q3 performance

Although Pets at Home's retail sales declined by 1.1%, Vet Group sales increased by 5.0%. ‘Our dedicated pet care colleagues and …

Distribution28. January 2026

Record in France

Maxi Zoo opened 66 new stores in 2025

Maxi Zoo France surpassed itself in 2025: with a total of 66 new stores, 9 of which opened in December, the specialist retail chain set an …

Distribution27. January 2026

cooperation

Largest retailer

Aquael, a Polish company with more than 40 years of tradition in manufacturing and retail, and Placˇek Group, the leading pet retail operator in Central and E…

Distribution1/2026