The presentation of the UK’s Pet Industry Federation (PIF) awards in 20 categories on 22 November attracted considerable interest. Wooden trophies were given to the winners, which ranged from the nationwide store chain …
Issue No. 5
New issue of PET worldwide published
The dog accessory market is changing. Dog accessories drive sales and sales are growing, but the trend towards sustainability and supply chain …
Acquisition of 42 stores
Earth Wise Pet continues to expand
American pet store chain Earth Wise Pet has announced the acquisition of 42 franchise stores and independent stores. The takeover brings the …
New draft bill before Spanish parliament
Spain aims to ban a wide variety of pets
Work is currently underway in Spain on a new animal welfare bill. Among other things, the new law will lay down the criteria to be met by …
Up to ten branches by Christmas
Discount chain launched in Denmark
Basalt is a new grocery discount chain launched by Salling, the Danish speciality retailer. Its aim is to offer goods at prices that are 15 per …
Dog food
On trend – but also a good thing?
The use of insect proteins to produce dog food is regarded as a trend by manufacturers and users – but critical voices can be heard among retailer…
Just Dogs
There from the start
Ashish and Poorvi Anthony launched their Just Dogs pet store chain in 2011. They now operate 42 branches in 16 cities and are considered the No. 1 pet product …
Personality of the Year and Newcomer of the Year
A sign of greater woman power
The awards for Personality of the Year and Newcomer of the Year at this year’s International Pet Conference in Bologna both went to female players in …
Comment
Not afraid of stormy times ahead
The International Pet Conference in Bologna was all about the “new normal” and the myriad challenges it poses. This provided plenty of food for …
International Pet Conference
Strong women
At this year’s International Pet Conference in Bologna, it was primarily female players in the sector who set the tone. Is this the new normal in the pet supplies …
Delphin Amazonia
Well-equipped for the future
The war in Ukraine, faltering supply chains, concerns about the energy supply and the waning pandemic: despite the many challenges facing it, the Swiss…
India International Pet Trade Fair (IIPTF)
Unprecedented growth expected
Binoy Sahee is fair director of the India International Pet Trade Fair (IIPTF). He reports on the growth market of India, which offers many surprises…
Cooperation with MAGA under consideration
Fressnapf looking to invest in food production
Fressnapf Beteiligungs GmbH is considering a project-related minority joint venture with MAGA. The Fressnapf Group confirmed the news…
Latest figures for Finnish retail group released
Double-digit growth for Musti Group
The Finnish retail chain Musti has released figures for the fiscal year ending on 30 September (1 October to 30 September).Net sales by the …
Australia
PIAA appoints a new director for animal hotels and pet services
Simon Mansbridge, currently the manager for pet resorts Australia Eumundi-Noosa, has been appointed new director of …