Distribution

Mexico and South Korea

Canada amends export regulations

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has successfully renegotiated the export certificate for pet food and pet treats destined for Mexico (HA2730), according to a media release. As part of this update, an addendum…

Distribution11. December 2025

100 days as CEO of Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo

Matt Simister reorganises management team

100 days after his appointment as Group CEO of Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo, Matt Simister has finalised the composition of his management team, …

Distribution10. December 2025

Now 474 stores

Musti Group acquires Zu

Musti Group plc acquires 100% of the shares of Zu, Produtos e Serviços para Animais, S.A., a retailer of pet food, accessories and vet services in Portugal…

Distribution9. December 2025

Fourth shop for partner NOI

Third Hunter brand store launches in Prague

With the opening of another Hunter brand store, retail partner NOI is successfully expanding its branch network in Central Europe: NOI's…

Distribution9. December 2025

Further expansion in France

Eight new Maxi Zoo stores in November

Following a record month in October with seven new stores and its first shop in central Paris, Maxi Zoo is continuing its expansion in France …

Distribution4. December 2025

Musti ja Mirri

New tech for finding lost pets

A new technology is currently being tested in Finland to help find lost pets. It is estimated that thousands of pets run away from their owners every…

Distribution2. December 2025

Back to basics

Pets at Home aims to stabilise retail business

Pet at Home has published the group's key financial figures in its half-year report for the 2026 financial year. These include …

Distribution2. December 2025

In former Poundlands shops

Jollyes opens six branches within six weeks

At the end of this week, Jollyes Pets, the UK's discount pet supplies retailer, will open the doors of its first of six new stores, …

Distribution27. November 2025

30th store

A milestone for Pet Centar Serbia

Pet Centar Serbia, part of Pet Network International, has officially opened its 30th store – right in the heart of Belgrade, on Bulevar kralja …

Distribution27. November 2025

Expansion planned in Benelux region

Kölle Zoo gets off to a successful start in Belgium

Kölle Zoo, the German chain of pet experience stores, successfully launched its first branch in Belgium on 14 November. The …

Distribution25. November 2025

‘Much more than a symbol’

Dogsworld receives Top Trade Trophy and Trade Certificate

Dogsworld was awarded the Top Trade Trophy and Top Trade Certificate in the ‘Leisure, Hobbies & Information …

Distribution25. November 2025

Veneto, Trentino and Marche

Arcaplanet strengthens its presence with three acquisitions

Arcaplanet, Italy’s leading distributor of pet products, has simultaneously acquired Hobby Zoo, Green Pet and Miele, a…

Distribution18. November 2025

Award-winning dog care brand

The Dog Stop opens first Cincinnati location

The Dog Stop dog care brand has announced the opening of its first Cincinnati location at 5164 Kennedy Avenue on 8 November. The new …

Distribution18. November 2025

New Asia Office

Fressnapf Group expands global footprint

The Fressnapf Group has announced the opening of its Asia Sourcing Office in Hong Kong, marking a pivotal milestone in the company’s global…

Distribution13. November 2025

Strong sales growth

Musti publishes Q3 interim report

‘Musti’s positive trend continued in Q3. Strong sales growth underpinned further market share gains, extending our leadership in a rebounding …

Distribution13. November 2025

China I long version

Set for growth

The Chinese pet sector is experiencing steady growth thanks to stable domestic demand and booming …

Distribution

Vafo

Stable supply chain

Europe is clearly at the forefront of responsibility, quality standards and sustainability in pet …

Suppliers

Pats

Attendance record smashed

Pats 2025 has smashed all records with its first-ever show at the NEC Birmingham, attracting its …

Events

Bepefa study

Younger pet owners spend more

Six out of ten households have at least one pet, a study of the Bepefa shows and points out that …

Distribution1/2026

Suziria Group I long version

From Ukraine to Europe and Japan

The journey of Suziria Group, a family company that continues to grow despite the war, has …

Distribution1/2026

American Pet Products Association (APPA)

New habits and shopping patterns

New insights in APPA’s comprehensive Report on Bird, SmallAnimal & Horse Ownership uncover …

Distribution1/2026

Canada amends export regulations

Matt Simister reorganises management team

Musti Group acquires Zu

Third Hunter brand store launches in Prague

Eight new Maxi Zoo stores in November

New tech for finding lost pets

Pets at Home aims to stabilise retail business

Jollyes opens six branches within six weeks

A milestone for Pet Centar Serbia

Kölle Zoo gets off to a successful start in Belgium

Dogsworld receives Top Trade Trophy and Trade Certificate

Arcaplanet strengthens its presence with three acquisitions

The Dog Stop opens first Cincinnati location

Fressnapf Group expands global footprint

Musti publishes Q3 interim report

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Stable supply chain

Attendance record smashed

Younger pet owners spend more

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