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3 aquariums, over 1 500 combinations

Sera

3 aquariums, over 1 500 combinations

With its three new designer aquariums, the Scaper Cubes, Sera offers an innovative aquarium concept that is unique in the sector in this form. In just six steps consumers can create an individual aquarium of their dream…

News6. December 2019

Super-premium fillets for cats

Landguth Heimtiernahrung

Super-premium fillets for cats

Nuevo super-premium pet food offers the perfect solution for the specific feeding requirements of cats. It is enriched with high-performance …

News6. December 2019

Mars Petcare invests in Waltham

United Kingdom

Mars Petcare invests in Waltham

According to a report on the British website Pet Business World, Mars Petcare is planning to make a million-pound investment in developing the …

News5. December 2019

De Bosrand builds its 5th store

Netherlands

De Bosrand builds its 5th store

The construction of the new garden centre belonging to the family-run chain De Bosrand in Oegstgeest, south-west of Amsterdam, is progressing quickl…

Distribution5. December 2019

Customer campaign

Customer campaign

To mark its 20th anniversary, Zooplus invited its customers to a floating dog "meadow" on a 1 000-m²-plus pontoon on the Rhine, first in Cologne and then in …

Distribution3. December 2019

"Hat trick" ofpet online retailer awards

"Hat trick" ofpet online retailer awards

No pain, no gain, as the saying goes. And because Zooplus has toiled tirelessly in its first 20 years as a company to become ever more …

Distribution3. December 2019

Pets Choice acquires Bob Martin Healthcare factory

United Kingdom

Pets Choice acquires Bob Martin Healthcare factory

Pets Choice has announced the purchase of the Bob Martin Healthcare factory, assets and goodwill after Bob Martin (UK) Ltd …

News3. December 2019

PIF appoints Abi Purser to board of directors

Appointment

PIF appoints Abi Purser to board of directors

The founder of the Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel Group, Abi Purser, has joined the board of directors of the Pet Industry Federation (PIF…

News3. December 2019

A shooting star at the crossroads

A shooting star at the crossroads

In just a few years, Zooplus has developed into a big hitter in the European pet supplies trade. The company intends to grow further in future, …

Distribution2. December 2019

"We always want to make a difference"

"We always want to make a difference"

How has Zooplus positioned itself? What plans does the pure play retailer have for the future? Where will Zooplus be in 20 years? pet …

Distribution2. 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