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Entrepreneur magazine positions Petland on global franchise list

Top-ranked

Entrepreneur magazine positions Petland on global franchise list

Entrepreneur has released its rankings of the top global franchisees, rating Petland #20, up from #32 last year and #190 in 2016. Earlier this year, Petland ranked 209 overall in the Entrepreneur magazine's 38th Annual …

News12. July 2018

Eheim receives the Animal Challenge award

Award

Eheim receives the Animal Challenge award

The Animal Distribution magazine in Paris has chosen Eheim to receive the Animal Challenge Bronze award in two categories as "Best …

News12. July 2018

Bynsa and United Petfood merge operations

Spain

Bynsa and United Petfood merge operations

The Spanish private label manufacturer Bynsa has been acquired by United Petfood. Bynsa produces dry food and treats in particular for the…

News10. July 2018

Acquisitions, buy-ups and change of owner

A sector on the move

Acquisitions, buy-ups and change of owner

Acquisition fever continues in the pet supplies sector. The initial excitement regarding the intended purchase of Champion Petfoods by …

News10. July 2018

Casco Pet appoints a new country manager

France

Casco Pet appoints a new country manager

Christophe Quiri is the country manager for the French market. He has been with Casco Pet for more than three years as installation and …

News10. July 2018

Bob Martin pulls the plug

Closure of French plant

Bob Martin pulls the plug

Bob Martin Ltd, the UK-based parent company of French plant Bob Martin SAS in Nemours, is pulling the plug on its French subsidiary due to continuing …

News3. July 2018

Nestlé seeks to acquire Champion Petfoods

New deal

Nestlé seeks to acquire Champion Petfoods

Nestlé Purina PetCare is seeking to acquire a majority holding in Canadian premium pet food manufacturer Champion Petfoods, according to …

News3. July 2018

Paul O`Grady teams up with Burgess Pet Care

Great Britain

Paul O`Grady teams up with Burgess Pet Care

Paul O'Grady, an English comedian, television presenter, actor, writer and radio disc jockey, has teamed up with Burgess Pet Care to …

News2. July 2018

Strong growth in selling pet products online

Italy

Strong growth in selling pet products online

Media sources in the Italian pet sector are reporting the results of a study by the price comparison company Idealo, according to which…

News2. July 2018

Holapet encouraging development of grooming

Spain

Holapet encouraging development of grooming

The Spanish wholesale company Holapet is encouraging the development of the grooming segment in the pet supplies trade with the aim of …

News2. July 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