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 Wight Pet Centre in Newport. The blaze began in the shop area on the ground floor…
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 …
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…
Successful year
Awards aplenty for Group55
Group55 have enjoyed a memorable 2018, with the company's recent achievements being recognised by a remarkable five industry awards since the start of …
Four-country launch
Amazon brings out its own pet food brand in Europe
Amazon is now marketing a complete dry food for dogs and cats in Germany under the Solimo private label. A 10 kg bag of cat food …
Personalities
Pets at Home announces executive management team appointments
Pets at Home has announced the appointments of David Robinson (pictured) as COO of Retail and Jane Balmain as interim …
Acquisition
Rover acquires European dog-sitting rival DogBuddy
Dog-sitting platform Rover.com is snapping up its European rival DogBuddy. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. With this deal, …
Italy
Rinaldo Franco opens new head office
The Italian pet care group Rinaldo Franco has opened its new head office in Trezzano sul Naviglio. This move unifies the warehouse, …
Vet Congress
FEDIAF presents new nutritional guidelines
FEDIAF, the European Pet Food Industry Federation, has just released the 2018 edition of its scientifically reviewed Nutritional G…
USA
Pet Food Experts acquire Monarch Pet Products
Pet Food Experts has acquired the operating assets of Monarch Pet Products. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.Monarch Pet…