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Virtual trade fair

Virtual Petindex announces changes

The second edition of the Virtual Petindex will take place on 11 and 12 October. Nigel Baker, CEO of the Pet Industry Federation, has reported on numerous changes that have been introduced.A second exhibition hall has …

News8. October 2020

USA

PetSmart opens new store in Iowa

PetSmart recently opened a new store in Ames, Iowa, on 1 550 m² of retail space. The store offers useful services such as pet training and adoption…

News8. October 2020

Netherlands

Prins Petfoods opens visitor centre

On 1 October, Prins Petfoods celebrated the official opening of the company's 900 m² visitor centre in Veenendaal. "The family business is …

Suppliers6. October 2020

11-12 May

New dates for Pats Sandown announced

Organisers of Pats Sandown have announced the show will be moving to a new date in 2021. The two-day pet industry exhibition will now be held …

News6. October 2020

Awards

PetQuip announces the winners

Following six months of turmoil caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the UK pet industry can finally celebrate the announcement of the 2020 PetQuip …

News6. October 2020

World of Private Label

PLMA organises virtual trade show

The Private Label Manufacturers' Association, PLMA, has announced that its virtual World of Private Label trade show will take place from 1 to 4 …

News1. October 2020

Virtual event

Pet Fair SEA issues an invitation to PreConnect

On 14 October, Pet Fair SEA will host its virtual Pet Fair PreConnect show. The fully virtual pet industry event will include a …

News1. October 2020

450-million-dollar investment

Nestlé Purina Petcare plans to open new factory

Nestlé Purina Petcare has announced an estimated 450-million-dollar investment to open a new factory in Eden, North Carolina. This …

News1. October 2020

2nd quarter of 2020/21

Hornbach Group continues to grow

The Hornbach Group benefited from the increased inclination of people to stay at home due to the coronavirus pandemic during the summer months also…

News1. October 2020

Chew products

Vafo acquires Carry Petfood

The Czech Vafo Group, which also owns Allco Heimtierbedarf, has acquired Carry Petfood. The latter is a leading manufacturer of dog chews based in …

News29. September 2020

Ruinemans I long version

“We believe in quality“

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

Distribution

Welzhofer

On equal footing with specialist retailers

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

Suppliers

Cips

Winning city Guangzhou

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

Events

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 …

Distribution4-5/2025

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 …

Distribution4-5/2025

Fidelity Fulfilment

Margins under pressure

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

Distribution4-5/2025

Virtual Petindex announces changes

PetSmart opens new store in Iowa

Prins Petfoods opens visitor centre

New dates for Pats Sandown announced

PetQuip announces the winners

PLMA organises virtual trade show

Pet Fair SEA issues an invitation to PreConnect

Nestlé Purina Petcare plans to open new factory

Hornbach Group continues to grow

Vafo acquires Carry Petfood

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“We believe in quality“

On equal footing with specialist retailers

Winning city Guangzhou

All time high in cat ownership

Not so bad at all

Margins under pressure