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Growing pet portfolio

Tractor Supply acquires PetIQ's veterinary services business

PetIQ has sold its veterinary services business, VIP Petcare, to Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States. The deal was announced end of May by Bansk Group, the consumer-focused …

Distribution18. June 2026

Downtown Budapest

Fressnapf opens 70th store in Hungary

Fressnapf has opened its 70th store in Hungary, marking another milestone in the retailer's expansion in the country. The new outlet is …

Distribution18. June 2026

Fediaf

1% overall growth

The European Pet Food Industry Federation (Fediaf) has published its 2026 Facts & Figures report, putting the value of pet food for now 306 million pets at €2…

Distribution03/2026

2,919 markets in Europe

Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo starts the year with strong sales growth

Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo has made a dynamic start to the 2026 financial year, achieving robust sales growth and an …

Distribution16. June 2026

Strategic partnership

Arcaplanet and Bricofer Group roll out pet category in DIY stores

Italian pet retailer Arcaplanet and Bricofer Group have signed a strategic partnership to develop and strengthen …

Distribution16. June 2026

China

Three trends

Platform diversification, functional claims and the rise of domestic brands: Moojing Global has identified three patterns currently reshaping China’s consumer markets …

Distribution03/2026

Tiendanimal expands Vigo store to nearly 530m²

Iberian pet specialist Tiendanimal has reopened its store at the Vialia Estación de Vigo shopping centre following an expansion that …

Distribution16. June 2026

New CEO Adam Dury

Five-year expansion plan launched at Jollyes

British pet retailer Jollyes is setting the course for the future and has confirmed the permanent appointment of Adam Dury as chief …

Distribution11. June 2026

Italy

2.5% growth

The market in Italy continues to focus heavily on cats, and the growing interest in pets and their welfare is driving the sector’s turnover to 5.3 billion euros.

Distribution03/2026

Store expansion in Belgium

Tom&Co opens in Beveren

The Belgian pet specialist Tom&Co is steadily pressing ahead with the strategic expansion of its branch network in the province of Antwerp. On 3 June, …

Distribution9. June 2026

Expansion in the UK pet sector

The Buffalo Co. launches nationwide at Jollyes

The British premium manufacturer The Buffalo Co. is significantly expanding its market presence in its home market. The …

Distribution9. June 2026

APPA

Changing behaviour

APPA’s 2026 State of the Industry Report shows a resilient market where the real story is shifting behaviour – value-conscious spending and growth across …

Distribution03/2026

Italian pet care leadership strengthened

Arcaplanet acquires Animal Store

Italian pet care retail chain Arcaplanet has acquired Animal Store, a specialist retailer with deep regional roots in Calabria, adding 12 stores to…

Distribution2. June 2026

Opening in Kiruna

Arken Zoo continues to expand further north

It will be the northernmost branch of the Arken Zoo chain in Sweden: on 1 June, the specialist is opening a new outlet in Kiruna – …

Distribution28. May 2026

Comment

Good times

It was an incredible event. Interzoo 2026 in Nuremberg broke all records for exhibitors and visitors, and most likely products too. However, I wasn’t surprised by any …

Distribution03/2026