News from the pet industry

War of the investors in Czechia

Dispute over Pet Center

The controversy raging over pet supplies chain Pet Center has now hit the headlines in the business pages of the Czech press. The story so far: Supernius Pet, which is backed by investors including Tomáš Chrenek, one of…

News3. September 2020

Learning events for all attendees

New Global Learning Series at Global Pet Expo

The American Pet Products Association (APPA) was very satisfied with its Global Pet Expo Academy, which had more than 2 000 …

News3. September 2020

Pet Sustainability Coalition

30-day challenge to accelerate sustainability

The Pet Sustainability Coalition, a nonprofit organisation that aims to accelerate sustainability in the pet industry, has announced …

News3. September 2020

Two-day event

Scruffs will attend virtual Pijac show

Manchester-based pet bedding and accessory specialists Scruff has announced it will attend the virtual edition of Pijac Canada's National Pet…

News3. September 2020

New concept

Plaček Group opens its 250th store

On 26 August the Czechia-based Plaček Group has opened its store no. 250. The outlet with a sales area of 200 m2 is placed in the Czech town …

News1. September 2020

United Kingdom

Numerous bookings for Pats Sandown

Nearly 70 companies have booked their stand space for the British pet trade fair Pats Sandown, which is planned for 14 and 15 February 2021 The …

News1. September 2020

Packaged Facts

More US households have pets

More than half (54 per cent) of American households have pets, according to research published in the recent Packaged Facts market research report Pet …

News1. September 2020

Hong Kong

Hunter opens 29th brand store

Hunter has opened its 29th brand store worldwide in Hong Kong. It is located in a shopping centre in the New Territories district and offers a wide …

News1. September 2020

USA

Two new PetSmart stores

The American pet store chain PetSmart has opened two new outlets. The latest store in Cottage Grove in the state of Minnesota has a retail area of 16 800 sq…

News27. August 2020

Potential for contamination