Distribution

Automatic delivery of pet supplies

Zooplus introduces subscription model

Zooplus is broadening its offering for pet owners by adding a subscription model for the delivery of pet supplies. The Zooplus subscription model is already active in Germany and Austria. It is expected to be extended …

Distribution24. October 2023

200 000 customer packages per week

Zooplus opens logistics hub in Czech Republic

Europe’s leading online pet supplies retailer Zooplus and contract logistics service provider GXO Logistics opened a new logistics hub…

Distribution19. October 2023

Study

Dynamics of cross-border marketplaces in Europe

In the last year, sales across the entire cross-border e-commerce market in Europe including the United Kingdom, Switzerland and …

Distribution19. October 2023

Solid data. From real experts.

Unique reference work covering the pet supplies trade in Europe and North America

The published update of the PET Retailers in Europe USA & Canada trade directory is a unique …

Distribution17. October 2023

Significant debt and stagnant sales

Petco threatened by bankruptcy

The US store chain Petco is one of a number of retailers to be threatened by bankruptcy this year, according to a report in industry magazine Retail …

Distribution5. October 2023

Takeover in United Kingdom

Pet Family Group acquires Astrapet

The UK retail group Pet Family has acquired the Astrapet chain of shops.Established 30 years ago as a small retail business, Astrapet has since …

Distribution5. October 2023

Plans to expand in Belgium

Pet Family acquires stake in Cats and Dogs

The English pet retailer Pet Family, which operates Pets Corner, has purchased a 30 per cent share of Cats and Dogs, a family-owned …

Distribution3. October 2023

United States

Woof Gang opens its 300th store

The US pet retailer Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming has opened its 300th store. The company has continued its expansion in 2023, extending its …

Distribution3. October 2023

Premiere in Dallas/Georgia

Walmart unveils first pet service centre

The American retail giant Walmart has announced the opening of its first Walmart Pet Services Centre in Dallas (Georgia), according to …

Distribution28. September 2023

Maxi Zoo

Swathe of openings in France

The French pet store chain Maxi Zoo, part of Germany’s Fressnapf Group, has announced the opening of a number of new stores.On 27 September, four …

Distribution28. September 2023

Dogs no longer on the menu

Indonesia taking action against pet cruelty

The city of Tomohon on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is sending a clear signal against pet cruelty. In July, it prohibited the sale …

Distribution21. September 2023

Inflation in the euro zone

Inflation rate falls by 0.1 per cent

In August, inflation in the euro zone fell from 5.3 per cent in the previous month to 5.2 per cent, the Eurostat statistical office in …

Distribution21. September 2023

Retail in UK

The Range buys Wilko brands

Following the collapse of the UK households goods chain Wilko, it has been reported that competitor The Range is to acquire the Wilko brand for GBP 5 mi…

Distribution14. September 2023