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Laroy Duvo to acquire Europet Bernina

Agreement

Laroy Duvo to acquire Europet Bernina

The Belgian pet supplies specialist Laroy Duvo has signed an agreement in principle to acquire the Dutch group Europet Bernina International (EBI). This agreement will turn the Laroy Group into a global player with …

News28. October 2015

Israeli company named start-up of the year

PetPace

Israeli company named start-up of the year

PetPace, the provider of an innovative collar for remote real-time monitoring and analysis of pet vital signs and activity, has been n…

News28. October 2015

New manager at Radio Systems

For Europe

New manager at Radio Systems

Therese Bosson has been appointed customer operations manager for Europe by the American company Radio Systems Corporation (Petsafe brand). Bosson was …

News28. October 2015

No. 6 in Romania

Hornbach

No. 6 in Romania

Hornbach Baumarkt AG has expanded its chain of outlets in Romania with the opening of a new DIY store and garden centre in Sibiu. The former Obi store in …

News22. October 2015

No mega-deal after all

USA

No mega-deal after all

The mega-merger in the US pet supplies sector that was heralded by the media is not now likely to happen. The two pet supplies giants in the USA, Petco and …

News22. October 2015

Dibevo trade show breaks visitor record

Trade show

Dibevo trade show breaks visitor record

The Dibevo trade show, which ended on 13 October, set a new visitor record, according to the organiser. 5 126 pet experts visited the …

News22. October 2015

Coveris invests € 10 mio in French sites

Expansion

Coveris invests € 10 mio in French sites

The Coveris Group is investing € 10 mio in Coveris Flexibles France sites and reinforcing its machine park in order to respond to growing …

News22. October 2015

Tom & Co. grows in France

Expansion

Tom & Co. grows in France

The Belgian pet supplies chain continues to expand, with a third store operated as a franchise.

News16. October 2015

Pet Retail Award 2015 goes to Zoo & Co.

Pet Conference

Pet Retail Award 2015 goes to Zoo & Co.

The pet Retail Award went to Zoo & Co., which was also the winner two years ago

News16. October 2015

Prins Petfoods going to Denmark

Expansion

Prins Petfoods going to Denmark

The Dutch family-owned company from Veenendaal specialises in 100 per cent natural quality food for cats and dogs

News16. October 2015

“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