News from the pet industry

Coronavirus

Fishkeeper Scotland stores closed

Fishkeeper Scotland operates 13 stores across Scotland under the umbrella of Maidenhead Aquatics. The company has now announced on its Facebook page that all stores have been closed due to the coronavirus situation.&quo…

News26. March 2020

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Global Pet Expo impacted by coronavirus

Compared with previous years, the US pet supplies trade show Global Pet Expo experienced a drastic downturn in visitor numbers as a …

News24. March 2020

Austria

Cats & Pets pet store chain bankrupt

The pet store chain Cats & Pets in Austria operated five stores in Vienna (2), Wiener Neustadt, St. Pölten and Vösendorf. On 19 March, …

News24. March 2020

Italy

Agras Delic supporting pet product retailers

Agras Delic has launched an initiative entitled "Never without Schesir". It is making communication facilities available to …

News24. March 2020

Pets at Home

Employee assistance under fire

Pets at Home is receiving strong criticism on social media channels for a letter it has sent to employees with which they can apply for emergency …

News24. March 2020

Pet supplies business

Online trade doing well out of coronavirus

Online retailing appears to be the major beneficiary of the coronavirus crisis. Many leading e-commerce suppliers in the pet supplies …

News19. March 2020

United Kingdom

Scruffs announces partnership with LaserPet

Scruffs has recently announced a new partnership with laser therapy company LaserPet. As part of the new partnership, any bookings made …

News19. March 2020

China/USA

China removes import barriers

China has lifted its ban on U.S. pet food derived from ruminant ingredients and has also allowed the import of pet food with poultry or bovine …

News19. March 2020

Netherlands

PLMA postpones trade fair

The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) is also taking measures in response to the prevailing coronavirus crisis and announces that the PLMA …

News17. March 2020

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