News from the pet industry

Million-dollar deal

Mars Petcare buys Whistle start-up

Mars Petcare has bought the start-up company Whistle, according to reports by several online portals. Mars has not revealed any details of the purchase price, but observers believe that the deal for Whistle amounted to …

News7. April 2016

Number 2 in UK

Pets Corner acquires PamPurredPets

The UK-based pet retail chain Pets Corner has acquired the entire shareholding of its competitor business PamPurredPets for £ 6 mio. The …

News7. April 2016

Belgium

Benelux rebrands to become Kinlys Group

The Belgian wholesaler and pet food manufacturer Benelux has rebranded to become the Kinlys Group. The company appeared in its new guise at …

News4. April 2016

Support of independent retailers

Cooperation in Belgium

ATD, the company that operates the Horta concept, and the pet retail cooperative Belpet have entered into cooperation, according to the Belgian magazine Pet …

News4. April 2016

One global identity

Casco rebrands to Casco Pet

Casco, the specialist in pet and aquatic shop fittings, has rebranded to Casco Pet. According to CEO Matthew Bubear, the new name gives the company one …

News4. April 2016

Germany

Las Vegas theme for Interzoo show party

From 6 pm onwards on 28 May, Interzoo will become Las Vegas for the evening with the "Viva Las Vegas" show party. Along with…

News29. March 2016

Indonesia

Indo Pet Expo in September

The 2nd edition of Indo Pet Expo will be held from 23-25 September in BSD City in Jakarta. The show is organised by the Indonesian Veterinary Medical …

News29. March 2016

The Netherlands

New Ranzijn store

The Dutch garden centre chain Ranzijn has opened its 13th store in Niew Vennep, south-west of Amsterdam. The site was previously occupied by a store belonging to …

News29. March 2016