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Das Futterhaus receives another franchise quality seal

High level of overall satisfaction

Das Futterhaus receives another franchise quality seal

Following a successful audit by the German Franchise Association, the store chain Das Futterhaus has once again been awarded the "Certified Full Member" quality seal, according to the online franchise portal …

News11. November 2021

German Sustainability Award: Yarrah gets to the final

35 finalists out of nearly 1 000 applicants

German Sustainability Award: Yarrah gets to the final

The jury of the German Sustainability Award has selected Yarrah as one of the finalists in the category "Transformation …

News11. November 2021

Maxi Zoo opens 250th store in France

Strong growth

Maxi Zoo opens 250th store in France

The pet store chain Maxi Zoo France, part of the Fressnapf Group, has just opened its 250th store. It aims to increase the number of stores it …

News9. November 2021

Ten new openings at once

Arcaplanet in Italy

Ten new openings at once

Italian pet store chain Arcaplanet has announced the opening of ten new stores in six regions of the country on 12 and 13 November. 5 600 m² of new retail …

News9. November 2021

Pet Circle looking to raise up to 250 mio dollars

Australia

Pet Circle looking to raise up to 250 mio dollars

The Australian online pet store Pet Circle is looking to raise 200 to 250 mio dollars in its Series C round, at a 1-bn-dollar …

News9. November 2021

BC Partners acquire Pet City

New acquisition

BC Partners acquire Pet City

The BC Partners group of investors has acquired a majority holding in Pet City. Previously operated as a family firm, the pet supplies company was …

News4. November 2021

Peter Pritchard leaves Pets at Home

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 …

News4. November 2021

Zooplus acquisition goes through

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

Pet food sales in Italy increase by 8 per cent

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

Interzoo Academy expands its information and educational offering

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

Steadily developing

French pet food sector

Steadily developing

Due to the continuous growth in demand and consistent sales, the French pet food sector is …

Distribution

PET worldwide seeks the Newcomer of the Year

Newcomer 2026

PET worldwide seeks the Newcomer of the Year

In the age of the internet and social media, it is not difficult to start a business and make it …

Suppliers

Record number of exhibitors highlights

Interview

Record number of exhibitors highlights

Interzoo 2026 (12–15 May in Nuremberg) is breaking all records and cementing its status as the …

Events

Steadily developing

French pet food sector

Steadily developing

Due to the continuous growth in demand and consistent sales, the French pet food sector is …

Distribution2/2026

Big things for the smallest

Supreme Petfoods

Big things for the smallest

Supreme Petfoods has established itself as a global leader in the small-pet nutrition sector, …

Suppliers2/2026

Cips

New brand identity

Cips is launching a new brand identity in 2026. The theme of the revamp? ‘Renewal’, fitting for an …

Events2/2026