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New faces

Fressnapf has a new HR director

Jens Berger is to become the new Human Resources (HR) director of the Fressnapf Group. From May he will take over from the senior vice-president of Human Resources, Lucio Paolo Torroni, who is leaving the company at his…

News1. March 2018

PetSafe Europe

“Best place to work in Ireland”

The PetSafe brand parent company, Radio Systems PetSafe Europe Ltd., has been crowned Best Workplace in Ireland 2018 by Great Place to Work Ireland…

News26. February 2018

Vienna

Pop-up store opens in Megazoo

The Megazoo in Vienna Stadlau now offers a shop-in-shop concept. A Sheba and Cesar pop-up store has just opened under the motto "Coming home"…

News26. February 2018

Acquisition

General Mills buys Blue Buffalo for 8 bn. dollars

General Mills Inc. and Blue Buffalo Pet Products, Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement under which General Mills will …

News26. February 2018

PetSmart

Improving industry-leading grooming standards and salon experience

PetSmart is implementing a comprehensive action plan to provide pets with an even safer and more enjoyable …

News20. February 2018

Award

Monge and Enova receive the Pet Award 2018

On 13 February the Italian companies Monge and Enova received the Pet Award 2018 seal of quality.Monge received the award for its moist …

News20. February 2018

EntoNative

1.1 million euros for insect dog treats

The start-up company EntoNative has received an investment of 1.1 million euros for its insect-based dog treats. 950 000 euros have been put…

News20. February 2018

Investment

Butternut Box raises £5m to launch new products

According to an article in the online edition of The Telegraph, Butternut Box, a UK-based subcription service for "…

News20. February 2018

Great Britain

Exhibitor stands at PATS Sandown ‘sold out’

Visitors to PATS Sandown next month (March) can expect a busy and exciting show as all exhibitor stands at the two-day event have now …

News15. February 2018

France

Plants are the winners, pets lose out

France's green sector can breathe a sigh of relief. After a poor year in 2016, garden centres were able to report growth in sales of 1.6 per …

News15. February 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

Fressnapf has a new HR director

“Best place to work in Ireland”

Pop-up store opens in Megazoo

General Mills buys Blue Buffalo for 8 bn. dollars

Improving industry-leading grooming standards and salon experience

Monge and Enova receive the Pet Award 2018

1.1 million euros for insect dog treats

Butternut Box raises £5m to launch new products

Exhibitor stands at PATS Sandown ‘sold out’

Plants are the winners, pets lose out

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