News from the pet industry

United Kingdom

Peter Pritchard leaves Pets at Home

The UK store chain Pets at Home has announced that CEO Peter Pritchard will step down from his role as chief executive officer and director of the company next summer. He has been with Pets at Home for eleven years. …

News4. November 2021

Acceptance threshold reached

Zooplus acquisition goes through

It's a green light for the takeover of online retailer Zooplus. The bid by the two investors Hellman & Friedman and EQT was accepted by a …

News4. November 2021

From July to June

Pet food sales in Italy increase by 8 per cent

In the twelve months from July 2020 to June 2021, the pet food market in Italy saw sales of 2.431 bn euros. Growth compared with the …

News4. November 2021

Sustainability guidelines

Interzoo Academy expands its information and educational offering

Studies, research findings and scientific publications relevant to the pet sector are now offered by the Interzoo …

News4. November 2021

Fressnapf’s international expansion continues

Maxi Zoo Ireland acquires Equipet

Maxi Zoo Ireland has announced the acquisition of all stores and the online shop of Equipet. As a result of this acquisition, Maxi Zoo Ireland now…

News2. November 2021

Acceptance rate low so far

Offer period for Zooplus expires

Zooplus is currently reminding its shareholders that the acceptance period for the final offer by Hellman & Friedman (H&F), with the …

News2. November 2021

13-14 February in Kortrijk, Belgium

High expectations for Anido

The pet supplies industry is looking forward to the next Anido trade fair, which will be held in Kortrijk (Belgium) on 13 and 14 February. Three months …

News2. November 2021