News from the pet industry

Expansion

Petland opening in Lancaster

Petland announces its expansion with the recent opening of the Petland store in Lancaster, Ohio. The pet counselling team opened the doors at its grand opening celebration and welcomed more than 2 200 residents …

News29. June 2016

New stores

PetSmart revs up store expansion

The largest pet supplies retailer in the USA is upping its store growth this year. PetSmart said it expects to open approximately 80 net new stores…

News29. June 2016

Germany

Another award for Tetra’s research and development department

The Tetra brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. is pleased to announce that its research and development department has been …

News29. June 2016

Belgium

Delhaize sells Tom & Co.

The Belgian retail company Delhaize announces the sale of its retail formula Tom & Co., the leading pet speciality retailer in Belgium. An investment …

News27. June 2016

International Pet Conference

The programme is now out

The programme for the International Pet Conference in Barcelona on 11/12 October is now out. Under the title "Exploring new horizons", …

News22. June 2016

Study by GfK

Natural and grain-free pet food booming

Data released by GfK shows that natural pet food cornered well over half (58 per cent) of the USA's total $13 billion spend in the pet …

News22. June 2016

Recognition

Mars chosen as Europe‘s best employer

The "Great Place to Work" Institute has chosen Mars as Europe's best employer from over 2 250 companies in 19 countries. The basis …

News22. June 2016

International shopfitting

Casco Pet acquires IHM Müller

The international shopfitting company Casco Pet has acquired the German firm IHM Müller Aquarientechnik in Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock. Casco Pet regards…

News15. June 2016

Study by GfK

Great demand for natural and grain-free pet food

Natural and grain-free pet food is growing internationally. According to a new study by market research company GfK, natural pet …

News15. June 2016

Focus on decentralised service

Eheim restructures

Following the departure of several top staff, the aquatics company Eheim has carried out fundamental restructuring of the organisation. Distribution has been …

News15. June 2016