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Tiendanimal strengthens its presence in Catalonia

Spain

Tiendanimal strengthens its presence in Catalonia

The opening of its 44th outlet in Spain as a whole also marks the opening of Tiendanimal's fourth store in Catalonia and its third in Barcelona. The new store covers a retail area of 600 m² and is located in the Parque …

News20. November 2018

New FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice

Europe

New FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice

With the assessment of the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice for Pet Food by the EU Standing Committee for Animal Nutrition, the …

News20. November 2018

Versele-Laga acquires Higgins Premium Pet Foods

Acquisition

Versele-Laga acquires Higgins Premium Pet Foods

Versele-Laga has announced that it has acquired The Higgins Group Corp., a companion bird and small animal food manufacturer located…

Suppliers15. November 2018

H. von Gimborn concludes strategic partnership

China

H. von Gimborn concludes strategic partnership

The China International Import Expo is one of the world's foremost trade fairs, attracting around 150 000 trade visitors and 3 600 of…

News15. November 2018

Sweden

Hunter opens its 20th brand store

On 25 October the first Hunter brand store opened in Stockholm. The 60 m² store is in the exclusive Östermalm district of the Swedish capital. In …

News15. November 2018

Zooplus continues to grow

International

Zooplus continues to grow

Zooplus has reported continued growth for the first nine months of fiscal 2018. With sales revenue of 974 mio euros compared with 795 mio euros during the…

News15. November 2018

Petco names Justin Tichy as chief stores officer

Personalities

Petco names Justin Tichy as chief stores officer

Petco has announced the appointment of accomplished sales leader and retail veteran Justin Tichy as chief stores officer (CSO). He …

News13. November 2018

Animals die in Isle of Wight pet shop fire

Disaster

Animals die in Isle of Wight pet shop fire

A number of animals died in a fire at a pet shop on the Isle of Wight on 6 November. Five crews from across the island were called to the…

News13. November 2018

Accapi Group appoints European sales manager

Personalities

Accapi Group appoints European sales manager

The American dog accessories brand Kurgo has a new European sales manager in Goncalo Liz. He has been involved in sales for 16 years …

News8. November 2018

Animalis celebrates its 20th anniversary

Anniversary

Animalis celebrates its 20th anniversary

This year the French pet store chain Animalis celebrates its 20th anniversary. The company has launched a number of promotions for customer…

News8. November 2018

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

Let’s go!

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Let’s go!

It doesn’t exactly inspire optimism: after Covid, the war in Ukraine, ongoing crises with soaring …

Distribution2/2026

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 …

Events2/2026

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 …

Suppliers2/2026