News from the pet industry

Ambitious expansion plans

Investor gets involved at Tom & Co.

According to Belgian newspaper reports, the investor group Verlinvest has acquired around half of the shares in the pet store chain Tom & Co. The remainder still belong to founders Thierry Le Grelle and Lionel …

Distribution21. June 2022

Present in over 90 countries

Flexi North America opens new headquarters

To coincide with the 50th anniversary of the parent company in Germany, Flexi North America has opened its new headquarters in Charlotte …

Suppliers21. June 2022

Over 200 locations

Investor acquires Woof Gang

American financial investment firm Garnett Station Partners has acquired Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, a pet store chain that has expanded rapidly in…

Distribution21. June 2022

Ikdeep Singh

Mars named new Global President for its Pet Nutrition business

Mars Inc. announced that Ikdeep Singh has been named as the new Global President for its Pet Nutrition business. The …

Suppliers16. June 2022

European pet ownership

90 mio households own pets

Fediaf has published its annual Facts & Figures about the pet population and pet food market in Europe. This data shows that 90 mio European …

Distribution16. June 2022

Portugal

Petoutlet opens store no. 53

The Portuguese pet store chain Petoutlet has opened its 53rd store. Located in the municipality of Acantarilha, the new store has a retail area of 300 …

Distribution16. June 2022

UK hub

Trixie opens distribution centre for treats

On 1 June, Trixie opened a distribution centre in the UK for treats. As of 15 June, treats are being dispatched to UK pet stores …

Suppliers16. June 2022

Pet Fair Southeast Asia

Meeting place in Bangkok

Pet Fair Southeast Asia, a sister event of Pet Fair Asia in Shanghai, is set to take place from 26-28 October at the BITEC Exhibition Center in Bangkok, …

Events16. June 2022