Pet product retailers attracted a lot of attention last year. Two big players were particularly prominent: Fressnapf and Zooplus.
Review of the year
The suppliers in the market
Innovations, investment, supply chain problems and an increase in the price of raw materials were the defining themes in the industry during the last y…
Review of the year
Expansions and acquisitions
Countless takeovers coloured the picture of the international pet supplies sector - some surprising, some interesting. Here we feature a selection.
Review of the year
Interzoo on the screen
The first Interzoo to take place in digital form was much more than an emergency solution dictated by the pandemic. It was also a premiere with highs and low…
Dog food
Good stuff in the bowl
Dog food is considered one of the most dynamic product segments in the pet sector, not least on account of the sharp increase in the number of dogs. Here we …
Dog food brands in Thailand
The elderly are the market drivers
Optimistic expectations prevail for premium dog food brands in Thailand as Southeast Asia's biggest pet market continues to see an increase in …
Italian pet supplies market
The market is growing in Italy
The Assalco-Zoomark Report was presented at the opening of Zoomark. The growth in sales of 8 per cent was characterised by large differences between …
Pets at Home
The UK market leader
Pets at Home looks back on a change in personnel and positive sales developments. Here is a summary.
Italian pet supplies
Made in Italy is the key
Bologna is home to a number of pet stores. PET worldwide paid some of them a visit.
Zooplus AG
Joint acquisition of Zooplus
The takeover battle for Zooplus AG has had a happy ending. Europe's leading online retailer for pet products looks likely to be delisted soon.
South America
The retail trade in South America
In South America, the pet food sector is expected to grow by eight per cent, especially in Brazil and Mexico. Diana Mercado provides an overview …
Kiriel
Kiriel opens new stores
Kiriel, a French franchise chain specialising in local stores, has opened four new branches in the last year.
Fressnapf Group
Fressnapf attains new sales record
The Fressnapf Group surpassed its expectations for 2021 with annual sales reaching 3.17 bn euros.
Petco
Treats for cats
Natural, freeze-dried, single-protein treats made with 100 per cent meat are now available for cats from Petco.
Absolute Pet
"Each brand tells a different story"
Holistic pet products supplier Absolute Pet has gone home to Singapore after being domiciled in the US for three years, marking a new chapter …
Seitz Group
Seitz welcomes new top managers
The German Seitz Group has added a new level to its management structure.
Trixie
Trixie celebrates its 10th anniversary in the UK
The year 2022 marks an important milestone for Trixie as the Germany-based company celebrates 10 years since commencing direct …
Zolux
An innovative logistics site
By July, the Zolux Group plans to have a new logistics site that meets the latest environmental standards completed for its Saint-Bernard subsidiary.
Zoomark International
"Days of freedom" for the pet supplies sector
Zoomark International can boast of having organised the only physical international trade show on the 2021 calendar in Bologna. The …
Pet fairs
An overwhelming sense of joy
A breath of normality returned to the pet sector last autumn, not only at Zoomark International in Bologna, but also at a number of other physical …
Global Pet Expo
"Where big ideas come to life"
The Global Pet Expo in Orlando will kick-start the new year on 23-25 March and present the up-and-coming trends in the pet supplies industry
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