News from the pet industry

United Kingdom

Pets Choice acquires Bob Martin Healthcare factory

Pets Choice has announced the purchase of the Bob Martin Healthcare factory, assets and goodwill after Bob Martin (UK) Ltd entered administration. Along with the acquisition, Pets Choice has agreed a brand licence with …

News3. December 2019

Appointment

PIF appoints Abi Purser to board of directors

The founder of the Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel Group, Abi Purser, has joined the board of directors of the Pet Industry Federation (PIF…

News3. December 2019

A shooting star at the crossroads

In just a few years, Zooplus has developed into a big hitter in the European pet supplies trade. The company intends to grow further in future, …

Distribution2. December 2019

"We always want to make a difference"

How has Zooplus positioned itself? What plans does the pure play retailer have for the future? Where will Zooplus be in 20 years? pet …

Distribution2. December 2019

A strong business model

There are plenty of successful companies in the pet supplies sector. Apart from Fressnapf, however, Zooplus is the only pet product retailer to have …

Distribution2. December 2019

Interim results

Pets at Home had a strong first half

The leading British pet retail chain Pets at Home has announced market share gains across all segments in the first half of its financial year …

News28. November 2019

Personnel

CFO Andreas Grandinger leaves Zooplus

Andreas Grandinger, chief financial officer at Zooplus for over six years, will leave the company on 31 December. Grandinger aims to pursue …

News28. November 2019

120 000 Swiss francs

Purina invites applications for the BetterwithPets Prize

For the second time Purina is inviting applications for the BetterwithPets Prize, worth 120 000 Swiss francs. The company's…

News28. November 2019

Portugal

Ornimundo marks anniversary

The Portuguese pet store chain Ornimundo celebrated its 25th birthday on 17 November. To coincide with the anniversary, the chain also opened its 25th …

News26. November 2019