News from the pet industry

Expansion

Radio Systems acquires Motivation Designs

Radio Systems Corporation has announced the acquisition of Motivation Design, makers of Kurgo pet products.Kurgo's outside-the-home product line is positioned to capture the active lifestyle pet goods market, which is a…

News23. October 2018

Czech Republic

Dogstyler opens its first store in Prague

The German pet supplies retailer Dogstyler opened its first outlet in Prague on 19-20 October.Proprietor Petr Beck was on the hunt for an …

News23. October 2018

USA

Merrick Pet Care names Timothy W. Simonds as CEO

Merrick Pet Care Inc. has announced that it has appointed Timothy W. Simonds, who currently serves as company president, to the …

News18. October 2018

400 mio dollars

Smart-tech products for pets reach high sales

The pet humanisation trend and the rise of pet parenting have created new dynamics and growth opportunities in the US pet industry. …

News18. October 2018

United Kingdom

BSB Products introduces Martin Sellier

Martin Sellier pet accessories are now available in UK stores, thanks to UK importers and distributors, BSB Products Limited. Ludovic Deswart…

News18. October 2018

Award

Pura Naturals Pet receives award

Pura Naturals Pet has won the LUX Award. The award is given by the European speciality lifestyle magazine LUX Life, which boasts a circulation of …

News16. October 2018

Spain

Tiendanimal opens second store on Majorca

The Spanish pet store chain Tiendanimal has opened its second store on the popular holiday island of Majorca.The store, covering around …

News16. October 2018

Sales promotion

Scruffs offers October giveaway

Pet bed specialist Scruffs has started October with a free giveaway featuring its best-selling memory foam collection.The promotion runs until 31 …

News16. October 2018

Rebranding

Coveris Rigid to become Paccor

After completing the sale to Lindsay Goldberg from Sun Capital on 31 July, Coveris Rigid, a leading European producer of rigid plastic packaging …

News16. October 2018

International Pet Conference

Recognition for Pavel Bouska

Pavel Bouska, managing director of the Czech pet food manufacturer Vafo Praha, was presented with the PET Personality of the Year 2018 award at the …

News12. October 2018

Fediaf

1% overall growth

The European Pet Food Industry Federation (Fediaf) has published its 2026 Facts & Figures repor…

Distribution

Pets Nature

A mix of topics as a crowd-puller

When innovation meets good cheer: at Interzoo, Pets Nature showcased its stand with exciting …

Suppliers

International Pet Conference

Success stories and industry awards

This autumn, the International Pet Conference is hosting an industry summit on the Danish Baltic …

Events

International Pet Conference

Success stories and industry awards

This autumn, the International Pet Conference is hosting an industry summit on the Danish Baltic …

Events03/2026

Fediaf

1% overall growth

The European Pet Food Industry Federation (Fediaf) has published its 2026 Facts & Figures repor…

Distribution03/2026

China

Three trends

Platform diversification, functional claims and the rise of domestic brands: Moojing Global has …

Distribution03/2026

Radio Systems acquires Motivation Designs

Dogstyler opens its first store in Prague

Merrick Pet Care names Timothy W. Simonds as CEO

Smart-tech products for pets reach high sales

BSB Products introduces Martin Sellier

Pura Naturals Pet receives award

Tiendanimal opens second store on Majorca

Scruffs offers October giveaway

Coveris Rigid to become Paccor

Recognition for Pavel Bouska

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