News from the pet industry

USA

APPA announces new general counsel

Julia Fidenzio, now in her 14th year with the American Pet Products Association (APPA) has been promoted to vice-president of government affairs and general counsel. She succeeds Ed Rod, who is retiring after more than …

News14. May 2019

Ireland

Angela Critchley leaves Radio Systems Petsafe Europe

On 1 March, after 16 years with the business, Angela Critchley stepped down from her role as Global Director of Petsafe Brand …

News14. May 2019

Personalities

Kevin Cole joins True Leaf as president

True Leaf Medicine International has announced the appointment of former Mars Petcare executive Kevin Cole as president of True Leaf Pet. …

News9. May 2019

United Kingdom

Pets at Home launches Store of the Future

Pets at Home has launched its new Store of the Future makeover in Stockport and Chesterfield. The 1-million-pound makeover offers a new …

News9. May 2019

USA

More Walmart stores to get veterinary clinics

Essentials PetCare has announced the expansion of its walk-in clinics to nine Walmart stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas. …

News9. May 2019

United Kingdom

Scruffs strikes gold at the 2019 Lux Awards

British pet bedding and accessory specialists Scruffs have won two awards this month, for "Best Luxury Pet Bedding Providers 2019 …

News9. May 2019

950 party-goers

Mega-party for Herwig Eggerstedt

Das Futterhaus really went to town as 950 enthusiastic party-goers celebrated with Herwig Eggerstedt and his family into the early hours at …

News7. May 2019

Spain

Iberzoo/ProPet presents welfare brand

The third edition of Iberzoo/Propet, International Fair for Pet Professionals, held on 21-23 March in the Feria de Madrid, was the venue …

News7. May 2019

Switzerland

Swiss Tracking Solution is insolvent

Swiss Tracking Solution AG, based in Hergiswil, is insolvent and is being wound up. This is evident from entries in the commercial register, …

News7. May 2019

Trade show

Zoomark opens its doors on Monday

The 18th edition of Zoomark takes place in Bologna from 6 to 9 May. In an Interzoo-free year, the Italian trade show is one of the most important …

News2. May 2019

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

APPA announces new general counsel

Angela Critchley leaves Radio Systems Petsafe Europe

Kevin Cole joins True Leaf as president

Pets at Home launches Store of the Future

More Walmart stores to get veterinary clinics

Scruffs strikes gold at the 2019 Lux Awards

Mega-party for Herwig Eggerstedt

Iberzoo/ProPet presents welfare brand

Swiss Tracking Solution is insolvent

Zoomark opens its doors on Monday

Exclusively for subscribers

“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