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Wag N 'Wash plans new outlets

Expansion

Wag N 'Wash plans new outlets

Wag N 'Wash Natural Food & Bakery, a retail and grooming centre for dogs and cats, aims to open four to eight outlets this year, according to the online news platform petsplusmag.com.The outlets are scheduled to …

News7. February 2018

Prins wins Best Product of the Year award again

Consumers award

Prins wins Best Product of the Year award again

The Best Product of the Year poll is one of the largest consumer polls in the Netherlands, where consumers decide what they consider…

News7. February 2018

Bentley’s Pet Stuff acquires Pooch N Paws

Acquisition

Bentley’s Pet Stuff acquires Pooch N Paws

Bentley's Pet Stuff has acquired Pooch N Paws. In addition to the two Pooch N Paws stores already in Georgia, Bentley's Pet Stuff intends …

News7. February 2018

Zoomark goes to Russia

Agreement

Zoomark goes to Russia

Thanks to an agreement with Artis Expo, Zoomark International is proud to present Zoomark in Russia, in the international area of the ParkZoo trade fair. …

News7. February 2018

2017 a great year for Das Futterhaus

Record sales

2017 a great year for Das Futterhaus

Das Futterhaus is planning at least 30 new openings in Germany and five new stores in Austria this year. The pet store chain thus intends to …

News2. February 2018

Big expansion of the Burgess Pet Care team

Appointments

Big expansion of the Burgess Pet Care team

The Yorkshire-based pet food manufacturer Burgess Pet Care has welcomed five new recruits after a successful year expanding the …

News2. February 2018

Tropiclean hires new vice-president of sales and marketing

Appointment

Tropiclean hires new vice-president of sales and marketing

Tropiclean recently hired Guy Medaris as its new vice-president of sales & marketing. Medaris joins the Tropiclean …

News2. February 2018

Barfing: Dutch study urges caution

Analysis

Barfing: Dutch study urges caution

It has been reported in the Vet Record journal that Dutch scientists have found a host of pathogens in 35 frozen raw pet food products. The …

News29. January 2018

Zuke’s Pet Nutrition and Merrick Pet Care joining together

Merging

Zuke’s Pet Nutrition and Merrick Pet Care joining together

Zuke's Pet Nutrition, based in Durango, Colorado, a leader in natural dog treats and supplements, and Merrick Pet Care, …

News29. January 2018

Business Development Manager at Podium Pet Products

Appointment

Business Development Manager at Podium Pet Products

Podium Pet Products has announced the appointment of Brooke Saville as Business Development Manager. Since 2009, she has worked …

News29. January 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