News from the pet industry

Trade fair

Pats Sandown attracts nearly 2 000 visitors

The British pet supplies show Pats Sandown took place on a Sunday and Monday for the first time in February. The aim of the organisers was to increase the footfall significantly, and they succeeded in this: "This …

News12. February 2019

Agras Pet Foods

Stefano Musella stands down

Stefano Musella, a prominent figure in the Italian pet supplies sector, is retiring. The long-standing managing director of the pet food manufacturer …

News12. February 2019

Asia

New Croci branch in China

The pet product specialist Amtra Croci, which operates in Italy and Germany, has established a new branch in China. From its base in Zhongshan the …

News12. February 2019

New deal

Fish4Dogs cooperates with Trust Pet Products

The English pet food specialist Fish4Dogs has formed a new wholesale distribution partnership with Trust Pet Products in an exclusive …

News12. February 2019

Research and development

Aquaja expands with a new company

The Dutch shopfitting company Aquaja has revealed that it has established a second company, Aquaja Innovations. The new company will concentrate …

News7. February 2019

Export success

Purely Fish grows in the UK and abroad

The British manufacturer Purely Fish reports steady growth both in its domestic market in Great Britain and in the global export market. …

News7. February 2019

Slovenia

Mr. Pet opens a store in Ptuj

The Slovenian pet store chain Mr. Pet has announced that its 18th outlet in the country will open on 1 March. This information comes from the …

News7. February 2019

Scandinavia

Eldorado takes over Three Horses

Eldorado has acquired the equestrian wholesaler Three Horses. The acquisition strengthens Eldorado's position in the Scandinavian market, placing …

News5. February 2019

Personalities

Ledvance announces management change

Ledvance, the maker of Sylvania general lighting in the United States and Canada, has announced that global CEO Lawrence Lin will assume m…

News5. February 2019

USA

Petland Discounts stores are closing down

Dozens of Petland Discounts stores are closing their doors, according to a notice filed with the state's Department of Labor (DOL). The …

News5. February 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

Pats Sandown attracts nearly 2 000 visitors

Stefano Musella stands down

New Croci branch in China

Fish4Dogs cooperates with Trust Pet Products

Aquaja expands with a new company

Purely Fish grows in the UK and abroad

Mr. Pet opens a store in Ptuj

Eldorado takes over Three Horses

Ledvance announces management change

Petland Discounts stores are closing down

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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