The ‘adventure worlds’ and live animals are part of the concept of the German pet shop chain Kölle Zoo, which is now franchising a shop for the first time – and expanding abroad for the first time.
Trends 2026
Physical and emotional wellbeing
According to the Spanish omnichannel retailer Tiendanimal, key trends for 2026 include premiumisation and personalisation, nutrition and …
Kiwoko
Kiwoko is of age
Kiwoko, Spain’s largest chain of shops specialising in pet care, celebrated its 18th anniversary at the end of 2025. The company proudly boasts 160 shops, 42 K…
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 weathered multiple crises, and has become a national …
Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo
Rapidly expanding
The new CEO for Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo is in office, there is a new Asian office for the omnichannel retailer, new hardware in all stores and new urban stores.
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Developing the pet industry together
‘Our industry is still doing well, we’re still earning good money,’ said every retailer I spoke to during a short tour of Austria. Our …
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 the humans consider their pets to be very important …
cooperation
Largest retailer
Aquael, a Polish company with more than 40 years of tradition in manufacturing and retail, and Placˇek Group, the leading pet retail operator in Central and E…
BOND Study
The bond factor
New Habri and Chewy health study reveals tech-forward solutions to strengthen the human-animal bond and shows chances for retail, services and digital offering…
Pet Sustainability Coalition
Illuminate the path
The first status report of the Pet Sustainability Coalition marks a significant milestone in how the pet industry is advancing sustainability, measuring progres…
After acquisition of Zu reach extended to seven countries
Musti delivers strong Q4 and returns to double-digit growth
After a slow start in Q1, 2025 was a rebound year for Musti. ‘Q4 again highlighted that our strategic initiatives are …
UK trade association
PetQuip, Gardenex and CHA cease operations
The Federation of Garden and Leisure Manufacturers Limited incorporating Gardenex, PetQuip and the CHA will no longer be trading with …
Expansion in Romania
Kormotech focuses on European retail chains
Kormotech, an international family business with Ukrainian roots, is continuing to expand its presence in Romania. The brand was r…
Relations revived
Pets Canada explores trade mission to China
Pets Canada is calling on members to help shape a potential Canada–China Pet Trade Mission in 2027, following significant recent …
Spanish delivery app
Tiendanimal and Kiwoko expand collaboration with Glovo
Tiendanimal and Kiwoko, the largest Spanish pet retailers, have expanded their collaboration with the delivery app Glovo. …