News from the pet industry

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 retail company in Flanders, Belgium, according to reports in British pet magazines.Cat…

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

Celebrating a milestone

Handtmann marks its 150th anniversary

Based in Biberach (Baden-Württemberg) in southern Germany, Handtmann Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG has passed its 150th anniversary …

Suppliers3. 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

Interim chief executive officer

Central Garden & Pet appoints Beth Springer

Central Garden & Pet Company has announced that Tim Cofer, chief executive officer since October 2019, has informed the board of his…

Suppliers28. 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

From retail to manufacturing

Peter Pritchard moves to Woof and Brew

Peter Pritchard, former chief executive of the store chain Pets at Home, has joined the board of the British pet drinks business Woof and Bre…

Suppliers26. September 2023

Looking after Scandinavian customers

René Zimmermann becomes a member of the Aquaja sales team

René Zimmermann will be looking after Scandinavian customers of the Dutch shop fitting company Aquaja.Zimmermann, …

Suppliers26. September 2023

Valuable partnership

Laroy Group supports therapy dogs

The Laroy Group is supporting three therapy dogs at Ghent University Hospital in Belgium with products to aid the wellbeing of the canines and the…

Suppliers26. September 2023

25-27 October in Thailand

The sector comes together in Bangkok

The next edition of the Pet Fair South-East Asia will take place from 25 to 27 October. The three-day fair will offer the international pet …

Events21. September 2023

Fediaf

1% overall growth

The European Pet Food Industry Federation (Fediaf) has published its 2026 Facts & Figures repor…

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Pets Nature

A mix of topics as a crowd-puller

When innovation meets good cheer: at Interzoo, Pets Nature showcased its stand with exciting …

Suppliers

International Pet Conference

Success stories and industry awards

This autumn, the International Pet Conference is hosting an industry summit on the Danish Baltic …

Events

International Pet Conference

Success stories and industry awards

This autumn, the International Pet Conference is hosting an industry summit on the Danish Baltic …

Events03/2026

Fediaf

1% overall growth

The European Pet Food Industry Federation (Fediaf) has published its 2026 Facts & Figures repor…

Distribution03/2026

China

Three trends

Platform diversification, functional claims and the rise of domestic brands: Moojing Global has …

Distribution03/2026

Pet Family acquires stake in Cats and Dogs

Woof Gang opens its 300th store

Handtmann marks its 150th anniversary

Walmart unveils first pet service centre

Central Garden & Pet appoints Beth Springer

Swathe of openings in France

Peter Pritchard moves to Woof and Brew

René Zimmermann becomes a member of the Aquaja sales team

Laroy Group supports therapy dogs

The sector comes together in Bangkok

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1% overall growth

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