Peter Pritchard, previously CEO of the UK pet store chain Pets at Home, was appointed chairman of the administrative board at Italian pet supplies retailer Arcaplanet on 1 June.The addition of Pritchard to the company’s…
Building up the digital business
Michael Stolte-Dehn joins Das Futterhaus
On 1 June, Michael Stolte-Dehn became head of corporate development at the German pet product retailer Das Futterhaus. “In his new role …
Interim results
Pets at Home reports strong growth
The UK retail group Pets at Home has released its interim results for the 2022 financial year, which ended on 31 March. These show that overall …
Expansion of partnership with Edvard Varda
Fressnapf wants to expand in the Balkans
The Fressnapf Group wants to expand in the Balkans. To do so, it wants to strengthen its partner there, the Unconditional Group around …
Emerging stronger from the crisis
Hornbach reports record sales for 2021/22
For fiscal year 2021/22 (1 March to 28 February) Hornbach announced record group sales of 5.9 bn euros, equating to an increase across …
Marketing cooperation and expansion
Mühldorfer acquires a share of Austria Pet Food
To meet the rising demand for moist food for dogs and cats, the companies Mühldorfer (Mühldorf am Inn) and Austria Pet Food …
1 400 m² retail space in Madrid
Kiwoko opens its largest store in Spain
The Spanish pet store chain Kiwoko opened its biggest branch on the Iberian peninsula to date on 18 April. Located in the capital, Madrid, …
Four new openings
Kiriel opens new stores
Kiriel, a French operator of garden centres serving local communities, has opened four new stores since the beginning of the year. They are located in D…
Pet salon management software
PIF partners with Tuft
The UK-based Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced a new partnership with pet salon management software Tuft. This company enables salon owners to …
Petoutlet
A force in Portugal
Portugal has a dynamic pet supplies market. Recently opening its 50th store, Petoutlet has consolidated its position as market leader in the country. More …