The German botanist Christel Kasselmann passed away on 21 August. The Aquarienfreunde Berlin-Tegel 1912 announced this with regret. Her findings have become part of the general knowledge amongst aquarists today through …
Parapharmacy sections reworked
Tom&Co brings Royal Canin Veterinary into its stores
Belgian pet specialist chain Tom&Co has started stocking the Royal Canin Veterinary range for dogs and cats in its stores. …
Rudelreport
What makes Germany’s dog owners tick
The ‘Rudelreport’ series of studies on the relationship between dogs and their owners highlights what dog owners in Germany look for and how …
What?Pet targets the decision before the purchase
Irish start-up launches pet compatibility app
An Irish start-up has launched an app intended to shift the decision about which pet to acquire away from breed preference and towards…
Brazil’s largest pet ecosystem
Petz Cobasi grows 7.8% and starts closing stores
Brazilian pet retailer Grupo Petz Cobasi increased gross revenue by 7.8% year on year to R$2.1 billion (€349 m) in the second …
Petfluencer
Seriously?
Why AI-generated content is undermining trust in pet brands, and why influencers can help – but only if they are used correctly.
Monthly pet owner index
WPA moves into market research with PetLens
The World Pet Association (WPA) is moving into market research. Together with the consultancy BSM Partners, the US trade association …
Three ICA stores acquired
Arken Zoo reaches tenth opening of the year
Swedish pet specialist Arken Zoo opens a store in Stenungsund, north of Gothenburg, on 27 August. The site at Strandvägen 52 carries the…
cats market
Half the value, half the shelf?
Cats close the gap and that opens chances for specialty retailers – the question is not whether cats deserve more space. It is which shelf …
Dr. Stefanov takes its own name literally
PNI opens unstaffed pet stores in Bulgaria
Pet Network International (PNI) has launched unstaffed stores under its Bulgarian banner Dr. Stefanov. In a LinkedIn post, the group …
Sales representative
Arjan Coenen leaves Ruinemans for Vitakraft Benelux
Arjan Coenen takes up the post of field sales manager at Vitakraft Benelux on 1 September. He announced the move on LinkedIn, …
APPA
Values shape purchasing behaviour
The US dog market is growing, but owners’ spending habits are changing. The latest ‘Dog Report’ from the American Pet Products Association …
NIQ: prices range from ‑1.0% to +1.4%
Pet food inflation splits five ways across Europe
Pet food prices are moving in opposite directions in Europe's five largest FMCG markets. In the 13 weeks to May 2026, pet food …
Pet Valu report
Canadian pet owners cut their own spending before their pets'
Canadian dog and cat owners are willing to spend less on dining out, clothing or coffee before they reduce what they …
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