News from the pet industry

Anniversary store in Pilsen

Plaček Group opens its 350th store

The pet store chain Super Zoo, belonging to pet supplies retailer Plaček Group, has opened its 350th store in Pilsen in the Czech Republic. Stores trading under the Super Zoo logo can be found in the Czech Republic and …

Distribution25. July 2023

Kiriel garden centre chain has 90 stores

Four new openings in the first six months of 2023

With four new stores in the first six months of this year, the French garden centre chain Kiriel has continued to expand. …

Distribution25. July 2023

Koninklijke Hondenbescherming, Pets Place and Prins Petfoods join forces

Canine welfare in the Netherlands

Pets Place, Prins Petfoods and Koninklijke Hondenbescherming (Royal Association for the Protection of Dogs) are joining forces to improve canine …

Suppliers25. July 2023

1-2 October

Pats Telford set to be biggest yet with 250 exhibitors

More than 250 pet companies and brands have signed up to exhibit at Pats Telford on 1-2 October. “Suppliers and manufacturers…

Events20. July 2023

Paper Barrier Seal

Coveris recognised in Fair Inno Pack competition

The Coveris Group, which specialises in flexible packaging produced from plastic and paper, has received an award for its …

Suppliers20. July 2023

Purchase of remaining 60 per cent interest

Vafo Group completes acquisition of Pooch & Mutt

The Czechia-based Vafo Group has completed its acquisition of Pooch & Mutt, one of the UK’s fastest-growing pet food companies…

Suppliers18. July 2023

Podium Pet Products welcomed by King Charles

Carina Evans at Buckingham Palace reception

Carina Evans, CEO of Podium Pet Products, was welcomed by King Charles at a Buckingham Palace reception to mark the company’s …

Suppliers18. July 2023

Joachim Lööb succeeds Oliver Garrecht

Hornbach appoints new country MD in Sweden

The running of Hornbach in Sweden is being put into fresh hands. From August 2023, Joachim Lööb will be joining the Hornbach team there, …

Distribution18. July 2023

Consumer intelligence

GfK and Nielsen IQ merge

The two market research companies Nielsen IQ (NIQ) and GfK are merging. They say the move will create the world’s leading consumer intelligence company.A …

Suppliers13. July 2023