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Spain

Tiendanimal opens 3rd store in Valencia

Today, 27 September, Tiendanimal is opening a new store in the Parque Comercial VidaNova Parc in Sagunto. This is its third store in the Valencia province and seventh outlet in the region of Valencia.The new store with …

News27. September 2018

Sweden

Hornbach opens in Borås

The 158th store belonging to the family-operated DIY chain Hornbach opens today, 27 September, in Borås in southern Sweden. After Gothenburg, Malmö, …

News27. September 2018

Spain

Versele-Laga at the Parrot Convention

Today is the last day of the 9th International Parrot Convention in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife. 850 specialists from no less than 40 …

News27. September 2018

APPA

President and CEO Bob Vetere to retire

Bob Vetere, president and CEO of the American Pet Products Association (APPA) will retire following Global Pet Expo 2019 in March. Steve King…

News25. September 2018

Personality

Kerry Biggs joins True Leaf as CFO

True Leaf Medicine International Ltd., a plant-forward wellness brand for people and their pets, announced the appointment of Kerry Biggs, CPA, …

News25. September 2018

Personality

President named for Pet Industry Distributors Association

The Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) has named Celeste Powers as its president. She will begin her tenure as …

News25. September 2018

Burgess Pet Care

Supplier's Day in North Yorkshire

Over 50 suppliers from across the UK were welcomed to Burgess Pet Care's site in North Yorkshire for the day-long session to meet stakeholders and…

News25. September 2018

Germany

Troubled times for Zoo & Co.

There's currently a lot of unrest at Zoo & Co., the third-largest pet specialist chain in Germany. After the loss of the locations in Austria at …

News20. September 2018

USA

PetSmart supports hurricane victims

PetSmart Charities, the leading funder of animal welfare in North America, announced a commitment of up to 1 mio dollars in grants to support …

News20. September 2018

Japan

High expectations on Interpets 2019

Interpets 2019 in Tokyo is taking place from 28-31 March. The show will feature a unique concept by showcasing pet-related products and services…

News18. September 2018

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

Tiendanimal opens 3rd store in Valencia

Hornbach opens in Borås

Versele-Laga at the Parrot Convention

President and CEO Bob Vetere to retire

Kerry Biggs joins True Leaf as CFO

President named for Pet Industry Distributors Association

Supplier's Day in North Yorkshire

Troubled times for Zoo & Co.

PetSmart supports hurricane victims

High expectations on Interpets 2019

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