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PetSmart planning to acquire Petco

Talks on mega deal

PetSmart planning to acquire Petco

According to media reports, the two pet store chain giants in the USA, Petco and PetSmart, have initiated preliminary talks about the acquisition of Petco by its fiercest competitor. If the two chains should merge to …

Distribution22. September 2015

Everything for groomers

Dibevo fair

Everything for groomers

As well as presenting a host of innovative new products, the Dibevo trade show taking place in Gorinchem in the Netherlands from 11 to 13 October will offer…

Events22. September 2015

Times still tough for the Karlie Group

The bottom line

Times still tough for the Karlie Group

The Karlie Group expects to post a negative group result for the current 2015 fiscal year. At the same time, however, it assumes that the …

News18. September 2015

Bewital commissions two new plants

€ 14 mio invested

Bewital commissions two new plants

Bewital has marked the opening of two new facilities at its headquarters in Südlohn-Oeding with a function attended by over 800 guests from …

Suppliers18. September 2015

Everything for groomers

Dibevo fair

Everything for groomers

As well as presenting a host of innovative new products, the Dibevo trade show taking place in Gorinchem in the Netherlands from 11 to 13 October will offer…

News18. September 2015

Outward Hound acquires Nina Ottosson Puzzle Games & Toys

Acquisition

Outward Hound acquires Nina Ottosson Puzzle Games & Toys

Outward Hound, a portfolio company of The Riverside Company, has acquired Nina Ottosson Puzzle Games & Toys (Zoo Active…

News11. September 2015

Premium access up for grabs

PETworldwide.net

Premium access up for grabs

How do you like the new PETworldwide.net? Does the new content appeal to you? What else would you like to see in there? Please tell us your opinion by …

News11. September 2015

Nordic online pet specialists merge

Acquisition

Nordic online pet specialists merge

According to a report on Scandinavianretail.com, the animal nutrition and pet specialist Animail has acquired competitor Zoozoo.com. The article…

News11. September 2015

Tesco thinking about exiting eastern Europe

Speculation

Tesco thinking about exiting eastern Europe

Tesco Plc, which announced the sale of its South Korean business on Monday, is also considering divesting its central and eastern …

News11. September 2015

PETglobal.com is now PETworldwide.net

Complete revamp

PETglobal.com is now PETworldwide.net

Following a complete revamp, PETworldwide.net has now been relaunched in a completely new guise with a fresh, modern look and increased …

News9. September 2015

1% overall growth

Fediaf

1% overall growth

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

Distribution

A mix of topics as a crowd-puller

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

Success stories and industry awards

International Pet Conference

Success stories and industry awards

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

Events

Success stories and industry awards

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

1% overall growth

Fediaf

1% overall growth

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

Distribution03/2026

Three trends

China

Three trends

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

Distribution03/2026