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Christmas

Petsafe Brand launches first global marketing campaign

Petsafe Brand will be launching its first global marketing campaign this December, a Christmas-themed initiative designed to engage existing customers and attract new audiences. The new campaign will be executed across …

News11. December 2018

Dog food recalls in November 2018

Vitamin D

Dog food recalls in November 2018

In November 2018, eight dog foods were recalled because they may have contained excessive levels of Vitamin D. Dogs ingesting elevated levels of …

News11. December 2018

Amazon steps into animal healthcare market

USA

Amazon steps into animal healthcare market

VCA Animal Hospitals have announced that pet owners can now receive their pets' healthcare reminders and book appointments through Amazon…

News11. December 2018

Two shows under one roof

Ukraine

Two shows under one roof

The AquaTerra Show (www.aquaterrashow.com.ua), the unique Ukrainian exhibition of ornamental fish and terrarium exotic animals, takes place once again in …

News6. December 2018

Amici di Casa Coop opens its eleventh store

Italy

Amici di Casa Coop opens its eleventh store

The eleventh store of the Italian pet supplies chain Amici di casa Coop, a brand of Coop Alleanza 3.0, has opened in Nonantola, close to…

News6. December 2018

Award for Welkoop

The Netherlands

Award for Welkoop

Welkoop, the speciality pet and garden supplies chain, has received a Dutch Pet Award as best pet supplies chain in the Netherlands. The eleven-strong jury based …

Distribution6. December 2018

Prins Petfoods launches Health Coach project

The Netherlands

Prins Petfoods launches Health Coach project

Prins Petfoods in Veenendaal is going to train coaches who can help with everyday matters concerning pets. Among other things, the …

Suppliers6. December 2018

Pets & Money EU in London

European premiere

Pets & Money EU in London

The first European Pets & Money summit will take place in London on 28 February. At the event, suppliers of pet products are expected to come into …

News3. December 2018

New PetSmart president for Canada

Change at Lowe’s Canada

New PetSmart president for Canada

Leading North American pet store chain PetSmart has a new president for its Canadian subsidiary. Alan Blundell, former divisional vice-president …

News3. December 2018

Joint conference on the post-Brexit period

“The future for international trade”

Joint conference on the post-Brexit period

The three trade associations Gardenex, PetQuip and BHETA, from the garden and leisure, pet product and home enhancement sectors, are …

News3. December 2018

“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