6/2015

Small dogs bite back

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PETworlwide online

PET-global.com is now PETworldwide.net

The new online portal PETworldwide.net was relaunched at the start of September with a new, modern design and increased information content.

Suppliers6/2015

New ideas for the pet sector

Even in the online age, the stationary retail trade still has good growth prospects if it gears itself more closely to what customers actually need. …

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Rolf Hagen Jr.

"The years of easy growth are behind us"

Rolf Hagen Jr. on the pet market's development in 2015, the boom in e-commerce and his company's plans for 2016.

Suppliers6/2015

Frederik Krook, Doggy

"You should expect great things"

The Lithuanian investment company NDX has acquired the leading Swedish pet food manufacturer Lantmännen Doggy. Frederik Krook, managing director of…

Suppliers6/2015

Small dogs

Little stars

Small dogs have always been popular in Japan, and now this trend has spread to the rest of the world. Some product groups are benefiting from this.

Distribution6/2015

Potential merger between PetSmart and Petco

No mega-deal after all?

The potential merger announced in the media between PetSmart and Petco, the two major players in the US pet supplies trade, now looks unlikely to go ahead.

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Fressnapf

"We want to grow intelligently"

Fressnapf has recently started shipping goods ordered online from a logistics centre in Großzöberitz, close to the East German city of Leipzig. It …

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Suzirya

Ukrainian pet business

The wholesale company Suzirya has organised an open house fair, which brought together more than 300 national retailers and guests from international …

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Slovenia - Pet stores in Slovenia

Firm focus on growth

Three pet store chains are setting the pace in Slovenia. A common feature of all three is that they belong to wholesale companies, which supply one another in …

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Slovenia - Pet supplies market in Slowenia

Between the Balkans and Europe

Slovenia is home to just 2.1 million people. Its population is smaller than that of many cities in Europe. The market for pet supplies is likewise …

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Slovenia - Zootic

A dedicated entrepreneur

Zootic is regarded as one of the main pet supplies chains in Slovenia with 22 stores. Behind it is the wholesale company Vetpet. For company founder Marko…

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Slovenia - Tukano

A dramatic downfall

The Tukano pet store chain was once the market leader in Slovenia, but its takeover and sale by Vitakraft Croatia was followed by the downfall of the former …

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Karlie Group

Karlie Group sees better times ahead

The Karlie Group is confident of getting back into the black in the coming year. PET worldwide visited the company's headquarters in Geel, …

Suppliers6/2015

Bewital Petfood

Investing in greater quality

The German pet food manufacturer Bewital Petfood has invested around € 14 mio in the construction of two new, ultra-modern production plants.

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Worldwise and Quaker Pet Group

Worldwise acquires Quaker Pet Group

The two American companies Worldwise and Quaker Pet Group, both manufacturers of pet accessories, will combine their expertise on the Worldwise …

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Bacterfield

Probiotic food for cats

6/2015

Pet Fair Asia

Destination Shanghai

The 18th edition of Pet Fair Asia took place at the World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center in Shanghai. In 2016 the organiser will open another …

Events6/2015

PATS Telford

Thumbs-up for PATS Telford

PATS Telford has broken all records with the number of visitors attending the two-day show breaking the 2 000 mark for the first time in the event's …

Events6/2015

PetQuip awards

"It's amazing"

22 pet care companies were honoured at the PetQuip awards Dinner & Party. There was also a Lifetime Achievement award for author and animal welfare advocate Dr Roger…

Events6/2015