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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 reports by American trade media sources. The new centre is expected to focus on …

Distribution28. September 2023

Maxi Zoo

Swathe of openings in France

The French pet store chain Maxi Zoo, part of Germany’s Fressnapf Group, has announced the opening of a number of new stores.On 27 September, four …

Distribution28. September 2023

Dogs no longer on the menu

Indonesia taking action against pet cruelty

The city of Tomohon on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is sending a clear signal against pet cruelty. In July, it prohibited the sale …

Distribution21. September 2023

Inflation in the euro zone

Inflation rate falls by 0.1 per cent

In August, inflation in the euro zone fell from 5.3 per cent in the previous month to 5.2 per cent, the Eurostat statistical office in …

Distribution21. September 2023

Retail in UK

The Range buys Wilko brands

Following the collapse of the UK households goods chain Wilko, it has been reported that competitor The Range is to acquire the Wilko brand for GBP 5 mi…

Distribution14. September 2023

Fressnapf Salon Academy certifies pet groomers

Fressnapf plans another 300 grooming salons

Fressnapf is to invest heavily in new grooming salons in Germany and abroad. The store chain’s coat care salons, which currently number …

Distribution12. September 2023

Accelerating Q1 performance

Jollyes reports 33.6 per cent increase in sales

The UK store chain Jollyes has reported that the company achieved its best first-quarter results to date in the 13 weeks to 27 Augus…

Distribution7. September 2023

Fourth issue of the year

The new PET worldwide is here

The latest issue of the international trade magazine PET worldwide is now available. The title page features the Super Zoo store chain, part of the …

Distribution5. September 2023

sustainability

Rocky road to greater sustainability

The pet sector is aiming for greater sustainability. Alternative protein sources are being tested in a bid to move away from meat in the long …

Distribution4/2023

Scandinavia

A market on the move

Restructuring of the pet retail sector in Scandinavia is continuing to gain pace, with the big store chains such as Maxi Zoo and the Musti Group becoming …

Distribution4/2023

Belgian pet food

Growing steadily

The Belgian pet food and care market is growing steadily this year, thanks to the continuing stable demand for pet food and improving economic situation in the …

Distribution4/2023

Super Zoo

“A year of innovation”

The pet store chain Super Zoo, belonging to pet supplies retailer Plaček Group, has opened its 350th store in Pilsen in the Czech Republic. The chain is …

Distribution4/2023

Comment

A fragile advance

The pet supplies sector weathered the pandemic brilliantly. It also mastered the myriad challenges of a difficult 2022 comparatively well. One of the reasons for …

Distribution4/2023

Portugal

Changing times

Portugal is another country where the dog and cat population has increased due to the pandemic. This phenomenon has become especially clear compared with previous …

Distribution4/2023