News from the pet industry

Awards

PetQuip announces the winners

At the start of October, the UK trade association PetQuip held its annual awards ceremony following the Pats Telford trade show. The event recognised companies' outstanding achievements and celebrated their successes…

Events12. October 2023

New book

A story of tenacity and determination

Jim Dougherty, founder of PetSmart and Petsense by Tractor Supply, has just published his latest book: Pet Project – How a simple idea …

Suppliers12. October 2023

Significant debt and stagnant sales

Petco threatened by bankruptcy

The US store chain Petco is one of a number of retailers to be threatened by bankruptcy this year, according to a report in industry magazine Retail …

Distribution5. October 2023

Takeover in United Kingdom

Pet Family Group acquires Astrapet

The UK retail group Pet Family has acquired the Astrapet chain of shops.Established 30 years ago as a small retail business, Astrapet has since …

Distribution5. October 2023

8 000 sqm in Kyiv region

Suziria opens a new wholesale warehouse

The Ukrainian wholesaler Suziria Distribution has opened a new wholesale warehouse covering over 8 000 m² in the Kyiv region. Preparing and …

Suppliers5. October 2023

United Kingdom trade show

Successful edition of Pats Telford

The UK trade show Pats Telford was staged on 1 and 2 October, with more than 260 companies and brands appearing in the three halls of the Telford…

Events5. October 2023

Plans to expand in Belgium

Pet Family acquires stake in Cats and Dogs

The English pet retailer Pet Family, which operates Pets Corner, has purchased a 30 per cent share of Cats and Dogs, a family-owned …

Distribution3. October 2023

United States

Woof Gang opens its 300th store

The US pet retailer Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming has opened its 300th store. The company has continued its expansion in 2023, extending its …

Distribution3. October 2023

Celebrating a milestone

Handtmann marks its 150th anniversary

Based in Biberach (Baden-Württemberg) in southern Germany, Handtmann Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG has passed its 150th anniversary …

Suppliers3. October 2023

Premiere in Dallas/Georgia

Walmart unveils first pet service centre

The American retail giant Walmart has announced the opening of its first Walmart Pet Services Centre in Dallas (Georgia), according to …

Distribution28. September 2023

Comment

Farewell thoughts

“Stop when it’s at its most beautiful” is an old saying. I will take this advice and retire on 1 …

Distribution

analysis

Very positive momentum

Cats are among the most popular pets in the world and the market for cat food and accessories is …

Suppliers

Zoomark 2025

Impressive growth

From smart pet tech to sustainable design: Zoomark 2025 showed in ten halls how diverse, innovative…

Events

Assalco Report

Dynamic growth market

In 2024, 65 mio pets were living in Italy, and sales of dog and cat food increased by 13.4 per cent…

Distribution03/2025

analysis

Very positive momentum

Cats are among the most popular pets in the world and the market for cat food and accessories is …

Suppliers03/2025

Tiendanimal

Expansion in Spain

Tiendanimal, the pet product specialist, has reached a new milestone by opening two stores s…

Distribution03/2025

PetQuip announces the winners

A story of tenacity and determination

Petco threatened by bankruptcy

Pet Family Group acquires Astrapet

Suziria opens a new wholesale warehouse

Successful edition of Pats Telford

Pet Family acquires stake in Cats and Dogs

Woof Gang opens its 300th store

Handtmann marks its 150th anniversary

Walmart unveils first pet service centre

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Farewell thoughts

Very positive momentum

Impressive growth

Dynamic growth market

Very positive momentum

Expansion in Spain