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A host of new stores

Maxi Zoo France continues to grow

Maxi Zoo France has opened a number of new stores this summer. In June, the retailer opened new branches in Saint-André-les-Vergers (retail area: 597 m2), Salon-de-Provence (714 m2), Saint-Jean-de-Védas (377 m2), …

Distribution15. August 2023

Worth 1.3 bn dollars by 2033

Growing market for pet carriers

According to a recent study by market research company Future Market Insights, the global market for pet carriers will slowly grow by 4.1 per cent. …

Distribution8. August 2023

Rebuilding in Ukraine

Suziria Group reopens the Best Friends shelter

Back in January, the Ukrainian Suziria Group launched the charity project Tails Changes and donated around 50 000 euros to rebuild …

Distribution3. August 2023

Strategic investment

PetSmart secures capital from Apollo Funds

BC Partners, majority shareholder in the American store chain PetSmart, has reached an agreement regarding the sale of a minority holding…

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Luxury pet firm expands

Pet Hamper expands by opening its first store

British company Pet Hamper sells high-end goodies for cats and dogs. “Following months of research, design and DIY, the new home of …

Distribution1. August 2023

Innovation at Super Zoo

“A year of innovation”

The Placek Group, a leading European pet supplies retailer, has declared 2023 a year of innovation for its retail brand Super Zoo in the Czech Republic and …

Distribution27. July 2023

From 15 to nearly 300 stores

Lowe's and Petco extend their cooperation

Lowe's and Petco have announced the expansion of their store-in-store concept. The intention is to increase the number of Lowe’s branches …

Distribution27. July 2023

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. …

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

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

20 000 SQM retail area

Hornbach opens 18th store in the Netherlands

Hornbach opened its 18th store in the Netherlands in Nijmegen today. The 20 000 m² store was constructed in just nine months and has a …

Distribution13. July 2023

New chief operating officer

Joost Bous moves to Zooplus from Action

Zooplus, Europe’s leading online platform for pet supplies, has announced the appointment of Joost Bous as chief operating officer and m…

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Nadège Rainho-Gana moves up

Maxi Zoo appoints new supply director

Nadège Rainho-Gana has been appointed supply director at the French pet store chain Maxi Zoo, which is part of the Fressnapf Group.After …

Distribution11. July 2023

25 new stores by the end of the year

Tom & Co. expanding in France

Belgian pet store chain Tom & Co. has increased the number of stores it runs in France to 64. According to media reports, the company opened a new…

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Premiere in Latin America

Hunter opening a brand store in Lima

Peruvian capital Lima, home to around nine million people, is the location of the latest brand store of German accessories manufacturer Hunter …

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A market on the rise

The pet food sector in Lithuania, the largest country in the Baltic region in terms of both …

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Vafo - petco

Petco and Vafo form alliance

The Prague-based Vafo Group has acquired a majority stake in the Austrian company Petco in …

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American Pet Products Association (APPA)

Dogs and cats in America

The American Pet Products Association (APPA) releases the 2024 Dog and Cat Owner Insight Repor…

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Man’s best friend

More than 104 mio dogs live in Europe, including Russia (17.5 mio). This makes dogs the main …

Suppliers04/2024

The Nutriment Company

TNC strengthens its market position

The Nutriment Company (TNC) from Sweden has announced the acquisition of two prestigious barf …

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Promenade Pet Care Group

Looking for new export markets

Polish dog chews are becoming increasingly popular in East Asia, Oceania, and the Arabian Peninsula…

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Maxi Zoo France continues to grow

Growing market for pet carriers

Suziria Group reopens the Best Friends shelter

PetSmart secures capital from Apollo Funds

Pet Hamper expands by opening its first store

“A year of innovation”

Lowe's and Petco extend their cooperation

Plaček Group opens its 350th store

Four new openings in the first six months of 2023

Hornbach appoints new country MD in Sweden

Hornbach opens 18th store in the Netherlands

Joost Bous moves to Zooplus from Action

Maxi Zoo appoints new supply director

Tom & Co. expanding in France

Hunter opening a brand store in Lima

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Petco and Vafo form alliance

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Man’s best friend

TNC strengthens its market position

Looking for new export markets