News from the pet industry

The new normal

International Pet Conference in Bologna

Problems with the supply chains, the huge upswing in online retailing, the growing importance of digitalisation, the trend towards greater sustainability and shortages of raw materials: rarely has the pet sector faced …

Events31. March 2022

New store in Enschede

Hornbach growing in the Netherlands

DIY store chain Hornbach opened its 17th store in the Netherlands in Enschede on 30 March. The company has invested 33 mio euros in the store, …

News31. March 2022

Fourth quarter and full year financial results

Chewy: Almost 9 bn dollars in 2021

Chewy has released its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2021, which ended on 30 January 2022.The fiscal Q4 2021 …

News31. March 2022

“A striking, far-sighted personality”

Josef Rettenmaier is dead

Josef Rettenmaier, co-founder and longstanding managing director of German corporate group J. Rettenmaier & Söhne (JRS), passed away on 23 March at …

News29. March 2022

Expansion of product range

Mera acquires Fresco Dog Foods

German pet food manufacturer Mera Tiernahrung has acquired Fresco Dog Foods. It has also taken over the business branch Fresco Shop & Franchise, …

News29. March 2022

No. 9 in Romania

Hornbach to open a store in Constanta

The German home improvement chain Hornbach intends to open a new store in Constanta on the Black Sea in the autumn. Its last store opening was…

News29. March 2022

New web shop for the birthday

Flamingo celebrates 50th anniversary

The Belgian wholesale company Flamingo is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. To mark the milestone, a B2B web shop has now been added …

News24. March 2022

50th anniversary

PIJAC changes its name

The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) has comprehensively rebranded with a new name, logo and website. The association, which is celebrating its …

News24. March 2022