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90 per cent of the exhibition area booked up

Anido 2018

90 per cent of the exhibition area booked up

The Belgian pet supplies fair Anido takes place on 25 and 26 February in the Kortrijk Xpo conference centre. According to the organisers, 85 exhibitors have registered and 90 per cent of the current stand area has …

News15. September 2017

Market for pet medicines booming

US retail market

Market for pet medicines booming

Retail sales of medicines for pets in the USA in 2016 grew by more than ten per cent over the previous year. It is expected that sales in this …

News15. September 2017

Pet supplies firms donate 1 million meals

Hurricane Irma

Pet supplies firms donate 1 million meals

After Hurricane Harvey caused extensive flooding in the state of Texas at the end of August, Hurricane Irma is now threatening to inundate…

News13. September 2017

Mars aims to invest a billion dollars

Climate change

Mars aims to invest a billion dollars

Mars intends to invest a billion US dollars in climate protection, its CEO Grant Reid has revealed. The company also aims to support the fight…

News13. September 2017

Tiendanimal opens in Madrid

New store

Tiendanimal opens in Madrid

The Spanish pet supplies retailer Tiendanimal has recently opened its first big pet store in the centre of Madrid. The store covers more than 750 m2 and…

News13. September 2017

CIPS in November

Shanghai

CIPS in November

The China International Pet Show (CIPS) takes place in Shanghai from 16 to 19 November. According to the organisers, up to 1 500 exhibitors are expected to present…

News13. September 2017

Petland sends aid to victims of Hurricane Harvey

Donation

Petland sends aid to victims of Hurricane Harvey

The American pet supplies retailer Petland has donated more than 1 200 lbs (approx. 550 kg) of dog food and accessories to the Ross…

News6. September 2017

Pura Naturals Pet supports Karma Rescue

Philanthropy programme

Pura Naturals Pet supports Karma Rescue

The American pet product company Pura Naturals Pet is supporting the new programme of the charitable organisation Karma Rescue. Karma Rescue…

News6. September 2017

Petbarn cooperates with 1st Group Limited

2-year agreement

Petbarn cooperates with 1st Group Limited

1st Group, the listed Australian online health and technology company, has announced a cooperation agreement with Petbarn, the leading pet…

News6. September 2017

Pet Connections Expo in October

New autumn industry event

Pet Connections Expo in October

The Pet Connections Expo is coming to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center on 3 and 4 October. This new autumn industry event will bring together …

News30. August 2017

“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 …

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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