News from the pet industry

Closing down

Petco to close Drs. Foster and Smith

The American pet retail group Petco is closing its Drs. Foster and Smith (DFS) business, including all operations in February. The closure will affect 289 employees. Petco has explained that it prefers to streamline its…

News29. January 2019

Pioneer of Petland Discounts

Neil Padron dies at the age of 74

Neil Padron, owner and founder of Petland Discounts, has passed away at the age of 74. He was the pioneer of the largest privately owned pet store…

News29. January 2019

Two factories planned

New kid on the block in Poland

The new Polish pet food manufacturer Petfood Holding has obtained permission to invest more than 40.2 mio dollars in two pet food plants, both in …

News25. January 2019

Appointment

Thomeczek will lead German sales at Radio Systems

Radio Systems PetSafe Europe Limited (RSPEL), parent company of PetSafe Brand has appointed Stephan Thomeczek to be its new German…

News25. January 2019

WPA

Pet supplies show in Atlanta

The Atlanta Pet Fair & Conference will take place at the Georgia International Convention Center in Atlanta from 7 to 10 March. Organised by the …

News25. January 2019

Slovenia

Vetpet wholesaler declares insolvency

The long-standing wholesale company Vetpet is insolvent. In a telephone discussion with the editorial team at Pet worldwide, proprietor Marko …

News22. January 2019

Personnel

Bewital expands management team

On 1 January 2019, Bewital petfood appointed authorised signatory and head of sales Bernd van der Linde as a further director.He began his career …

News22. January 2019

USA/Canada

Record year for Dogtopia

With more than 90 locations across North America and Canada, Dogtopia is a fast-growing brand in the pet industry. Dogtopia is entering 2019 on a high note…

News22. January 2019