News from the pet industry

3rd quarter of 2022

Petco increases sales, but income is down

The American pet store chain Petco has released figures for the third quarter of 2022. According to these, Petco’s net sales totalled 1.5 bn dollars, up by 4 per cent compared with last year. Net income declined by 32.…

Suppliers1. December 2022

Acquisition of Fidovet

UR Group starts pet food production

The Italian company UR Group, which has over 50 Petfarm stores and specialises in software solutions and digital offerings, is putting more …

Distribution29. November 2022

Austrian Retail Innovation Awards

Award for Fressnapf Austria

Retail companies based in Austria recently received recognition with the Austrian Retail Innovation Awards 2022. The awards were presented by the …

Distribution29. November 2022

Dr John Benzie

Red Sea star named after Worldfish scientist

A crown-of-thorns sea star native to the Red Sea has been named after Worldfish’s Dr John Benzie in recognition of his groundbreaking …

Suppliers29. November 2022

Half-yearly figures published

Pets at Home increases sales through all channels

The UK pet store chain Pets at Home has released its half-yearly figures for the 28-week period up to 13 October. These show that …

Suppliers24. November 2022

General manager for Canada

Mars Petcare appoints Daniel Calderoni

Mars Petcare has announced Daniel Calderoni as general manager of its pet nutrition business in Canada. He was previously vice-president of …

Suppliers24. November 2022

15-17 May in Bologna

Zoomark International offers a platform for start-ups

The “Next” zone at next year’s Zoomark International will be devoted to start-ups. It is the intention of the trade show …

Events24. November 2022

Presentation of PIF Awards

Outstanding firms in the United Kingdom

The presentation of the UK’s Pet Industry Federation (PIF) awards in 20 categories on 22 November attracted considerable interest. Wooden …

Distribution24. November 2022

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 …

Distribution22. November 2022

Italy/Spain

Croci acquires Creaciones Arppe

Italian Croci Group has acquired the Spanish company Creaciones Arppe. The takeover will enable Croci to advance its international growth and …

Suppliers22. November 2022

Ruinemans I long version

“We believe in quality“

The aquatics wholesaler Ruinemans from the Netherlands is turning 70 – and has long since ceased to…

Distribution

Welzhofer

On equal footing with specialist retailers

Once manufacturers, retailers and customers are on board, everything runs smoothly. Welzhofer’s …

Suppliers

Cips

Winning city Guangzhou

PET Worldwide and Cips would like to congratulate the reader trip winner from Finland: Päivi …

Events

Pet Products Association (APPA)

All time high in cat ownership

In-depth data highlight four key trends in pet ownership, consumer behaviour, and product use …

Distribution4-5/2025

Argentina

Steadily growing

The pet food sector in Argentina is growing steadily these days, thanks to the country’s …

Distribution4-5/2025

Comment

Not so bad at all

The headlines in this issue all point to one thing: things really can’t be that bad for the pet …

Distribution4-5/2025

Petco increases sales, but income is down

UR Group starts pet food production

Award for Fressnapf Austria

Red Sea star named after Worldfish scientist

Pets at Home increases sales through all channels

Mars Petcare appoints Daniel Calderoni

Zoomark International offers a platform for start-ups

Outstanding firms in the United Kingdom

New issue of PET worldwide published

Croci acquires Creaciones Arppe

Exclusively for subscribers

“We believe in quality“

On equal footing with specialist retailers

Winning city Guangzhou

All time high in cat ownership

Steadily growing

Not so bad at all