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Cat food maker Vetreska secures financing

20 mio dollars

Cat food maker Vetreska secures financing

Pet lifestyle company Vetreska will be receiving 20 mio dollars in Series B financing from private equity funds firm ClearVue Partners to accelerate its brand building and international market expansion.Vetreska's two …

News14. January 2021

New share conditions at United Pets

Italy

New share conditions at United Pets

The Italian pet accessories supplier United Pets says that it has bought back the shares it held in Camon, according to the pet industry …

News12. January 2021

“Diplomatic immunity” for 20 petfluencers

Humorous response to Brexit

“Diplomatic immunity” for 20 petfluencers

Pet store chain Fressnapf has come up with a humorous response to Brexit on Instagram. Following a tightening of entry regulations for …

News12. January 2021

Super U tests shop-in-shop system with pet products

Shop-in-shop near Angers

Super U tests shop-in-shop system with pet products

The Super U supermarket chain, part of the French retail cooperative Système U, is piloting a shop-in-shop system with pet …

News12. January 2021

Generational change at JBL

Third generation of the family takes over

Generational change at JBL

The aquatics and pond supplies company JBL witnessed a change of leadership at the start of the year. The third generation of the family took over the …

News7. January 2021

Bright Pet acquires Miracle Corp

New deal in the USA

Bright Pet acquires Miracle Corp

Bright Pet Nutrition, a US provider of pet food and treats, has acquired Ohio-based Miracle Corp and its portfolio of assets. The company expects …

News7. January 2021

Awards for pet store chains

Retailers of the Year 2020/2021

Awards for pet store chains

Consumers in nine European countries were asked by Q&A Insights Europe to choose their favourite retail chains and online shops. They were requested…

News7. January 2021

Bethowen opens new-generation store

Russia

Bethowen opens new-generation store

The Bethowen pet store chain has opened a store based on a new concept in Moscow. The new store is located in the Vodny Stadion shopping centre …

News5. January 2021

The Fressnapf Group rewards its staff

2 mio-euro bonus

The Fressnapf Group rewards its staff

The Fressnapf Group was quick to react to the coronavirus pandemic across Europe, introducing specific measures for its workforce of …

News5. January 2021

62 000 visitors to Guanghzou

Pet Fair South China

62 000 visitors to Guanghzou

The 6th edition of Pet Fair South China in Guangzhou, which ran from 25 to 27 December, attracted more than 62 000 visitors, according to a press …

News5. January 2021

“We believe in quality“

Ruinemans I long version

“We believe in quality“

The aquatics wholesaler Ruinemans from the Netherlands is turning 70 – and has long since ceased to…

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On equal footing with specialist retailers

Welzhofer

On equal footing with specialist retailers

Once manufacturers, retailers and customers are on board, everything runs smoothly. Welzhofer’s …

Suppliers

Winning city Guangzhou

Cips

Winning city Guangzhou

PET Worldwide and Cips would like to congratulate the reader trip winner from Finland: Päivi …

Events

All time high in cat ownership

Pet Products Association (APPA)

All time high in cat ownership

In-depth data highlight four key trends in pet ownership, consumer behaviour, and product use …

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Not so bad at all

Comment

Not so bad at all

The headlines in this issue all point to one thing: things really can’t be that bad for the pet …

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Margins under pressure

Fidelity Fulfilment

Margins under pressure

How UK and EU pet retailers are managing Trump’s tariffs, explains Stephen Williams, who works…

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