News from the pet industry

New study

US market for “other pets” booming

The number of US households keeping a pet other than a cat or dog has increased by 10.8 per cent in the last five years to 12.2 per cent. This is revealed by a study from the market research company Packaged Facts. Only…

News7. September 2021

Extensive seminar programme

Interzoo Academy launched

On 31 August, the programme of the Interzoo Academy, as it is called, was launched. It regards it as its mission to highlight trends, challenges and …

News7. September 2021

Premiere in a shopping centre

Plaček Group opens 300th location

On 31 August, the Czech-based Plaček Group opened its 300th location. The 370 m² shop is located in the Vivo! Hostivař shopping centre in Prague. …

News2. September 2021

Awards for innovations

PLMA honours 101 products

36 retailers from 17 countries are winners of the international "Salute to Excellence" awards of the Private Label Manufacturers Association …

News2. September 2021

Second Quarter 2021

Chewy announces financial results

Chewy has released its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2021 ended 1 August. The net sales of 2.16 bn dollars grew 26.8 per…

News2. September 2021

Portugal

Soon 50 locations for Petoutlet

Petoutlet, the leading pet store chain in Portugal, is pushing ahead with its expansion. Recently, two stores were opened in Olhao and Faro, in the …

News31. August 2021

Openings in eastern Malaysia

Nimanja opens three new stores

Bruneian pet supplies retailer Nimanja is planning to open three new stores in eastern Malaysia after its existing shops have been performing well in…

News31. August 2021

New chief financial officer

Petco appoints Brian LaRose

The Petco Health and Wellness company has been appointed Brian LaRose as chief financial officer of the company. He will succeed Mike Nuzzo, who will …

News31. August 2021

Support by HSBC UK

New ownership at Tropical Marine Centre

The UK-based livestock and aquatic product supplier Tropical Marine Centre (TMC) has transferred full ownership of the business to the …

News26. August 2021

Expansion into the pet health segment

H&H acquires Zesty Paws

The US pet supplement supplier Zesty Paws, which is headquartered in Orlando, has entered into an agreement for acquisition by Health & Happiness (H&…

News26. August 2021