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2019/2020

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

The editorial team at PET worldwide wishes all readers a wonderful Christmas and a great start to the New Year.

News19. December 2019

Nimanja expands to Malaysia

Two openings

Nimanja expands to Malaysia

The Brunei-based pet retail chain Nimanja has opened its first two branches in Malaysia. The shops are located in the city of Miri, which is close to …

News19. December 2019

Sainsbury’s trials in-store Pet Hubs

United Kingdom

Sainsbury’s trials in-store Pet Hubs

20 Sainsbury's stores have rolled out the Pet Hubs pilot, with more on the way if successful. The new Pet Hubs amenity will offer customers a …

News19. December 2019

Interzoo offers international start-ups a platform

New feature

Interzoo offers international start-ups a platform

Next year's Interzoo will include a new feature, a start-up area for international companies. The Interzoo organiser WZF is …

News17. December 2019

Premiere of Pet World Arabia

United Arab Emirates

Premiere of Pet World Arabia

It has been announced that the premiere of Pet World Arabia will take place in Dubai from 6 to 8 December 2020. The organiser, Al Fajer Information &am…

News17. December 2019

Hornbach significantly increases revenue forecast

Satisfactory trend

Hornbach significantly increases revenue forecast

The earnings performance of Hornbach Baumarkt AG improved significantly in the third quarter of 2019/20 (1 September to 30 …

News17. December 2019

Vitakraft restructures management

Personnel

Vitakraft restructures management

Markus Baldus, sales director for Vitakraft Germany since 2007, will become the new international director of sales, marketing and business …

News12. December 2019

Rondo Food closes its Arklow plant

Ireland

Rondo Food closes its Arklow plant

The pet food manufacturer Rondo Food, which is based in Germany, will close its plant in Arklow, Ireland, at the end of January 2020, according …

News12. December 2019

New labelling requirement for aquatic plants

14 December introduction

New labelling requirement for aquatic plants

New EU Plant Health regulations come into force on 14 December 2019. These are primarily intended to render the supply chain, extending…

News12. December 2019

Ssense fashion platform launches dog collection

Canada

Ssense fashion platform launches dog collection

The international fashion platform Ssense has expanded its range with the launch of a dog fashion collection. The collection …

News10. December 2019

“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…

Distribution

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 …

Distribution4-5/2025

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 …

Distribution4-5/2025

Margins under pressure

Fidelity Fulfilment

Margins under pressure

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

Distribution4-5/2025