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Pet supplies market generates sales worth 10.7 bn euros

Germany

Pet supplies market generates sales worth 10.7 bn euros

Pet owning in Germany generates annual sales of 10.7 bn euros. This is the figure estimated by economist Prof. Dr Renate Ohr of the University of Göttingen in her "Pet Study 2019"."The study shows that …

News19. September 2019

Chewy.com reports financial results

USA

Chewy.com reports financial results

Chewy.com has published financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2019, which ended on 4 August.Net sales were 1.15 bn dollars, up 43 p…

News19. September 2019

Hornbach expands in Sweden with a smaller store format

Germany/Sweden

Hornbach expands in Sweden with a smaller store format

A year after opening its first store piloting a new format in Borås, Hornbach is continuing its expansion into medium-sized …

News19. September 2019

Katharina Engling is new chairperson of the Interzoo advisory board

Interzoo

Katharina Engling is new chairperson of the Interzoo advisory board

Katharina Engling is the new chairperson of the Interzoo advisory board. She succeeds Hans-Jochen Büngener, who …

News17. September 2019

Hornbach opens a fourth store

Slovakia

Hornbach opens a fourth store

Hornbach has opened its fourth store in Slovakia. The new outlet is in the north-east of the country; two stores are already operating in Bratislava …

News17. September 2019

Retailers expand into Portugal

Store expansions

Retailers expand into Portugal

Retailers from Germany, France and Spain are looking to expand into Portugal, according to reports in the newsletter of PLMA, the Private Label …

News17. September 2019

Plaček Group continues to expand

Eastern Europe

Plaček Group continues to expand

The Plaček Group, a leading retail company in Central and Eastern Europe, is expanding further: in its home market in the Czech Republic, the chain…

News12. September 2019

Anido reports a high level of bookings

Benelux

Anido reports a high level of bookings

The 21st edition of Anido takes place in Kortrijk from 16 to 17 February 2020, and the organisers are currently reporting a booking level of …

News12. September 2019

Ruffwear opens new community space

Embark

Ruffwear opens new community space

The American outdoor product specialist Ruffwear has opened a new co-working community, named Embark, at the company's headquarters in Bent. &quo…

News12. September 2019

Premiere in Bangkok: Pet Fair South-East Asia

New fair

Premiere in Bangkok: Pet Fair South-East Asia

Pet Fair Asia (Shanghai) breaks new records every year in terms of South-East Asian exporters and buyers. Now Pet Fair Asia is …

News10. September 2019

Steadily developing

French pet food sector

Steadily developing

Due to the continuous growth in demand and consistent sales, the French pet food sector is …

Distribution

PET worldwide seeks the Newcomer of the Year

Newcomer 2026

PET worldwide seeks the Newcomer of the Year

In the age of the internet and social media, it is not difficult to start a business and make it …

Suppliers

Record number of exhibitors highlights

Interview

Record number of exhibitors highlights

Interzoo 2026 (12–15 May in Nuremberg) is breaking all records and cementing its status as the …

Events

Steadily developing

French pet food sector

Steadily developing

Due to the continuous growth in demand and consistent sales, the French pet food sector is …

Distribution2/2026

Big things for the smallest

Supreme Petfoods

Big things for the smallest

Supreme Petfoods has established itself as a global leader in the small-pet nutrition sector, …

Suppliers2/2026

Cips

New brand identity

Cips is launching a new brand identity in 2026. The theme of the revamp? ‘Renewal’, fitting for an …

Events2/2026