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21 new stores in 2022

Das Futterhaus continues to expand

The opening of a store in Berlin-Waidmannslust on 14 December brings the expansion of German corporate group Das Futterhaus to an end for this year. In the last twelve months, 21 new stores have opened, including one in…

Distribution20. December 2022

Sadness in the pet sector

Norbert Zajac has passed away

Norbert Zajac has passed away. The charismatic pet retailer, who would have been 68 on 27 December, died suddenly and unexpectedly on 13 December. His…

Distribution15. December 2022

RSPCA interview on BBC

25 per cent increase in pets being abandoned in UK

The number of abandoned pets in the UK increased by 25 per cent to 22 908 between January and July this year, compared with the …

Distribution15. December 2022

National Pet College in the UK

Courses for the hospitality industry

The UK’s National Pet College is targeting the hospitality industry with a new course, highlighting the benefits of becoming dog-friendly. This…

Distribution13. December 2022

Acquisitions in Bulgaria and Croatia

Pet Network International widens its market presence

The Croatia-based pet store chain Pet Network International (PNI), which already operates in five countries in south-eastern …

Distribution8. December 2022

First 24/7 self-service pet store

Placek Group: We set the trend

The Czechia-based Placek Group is taking a new approach. Today, 6 December, the pet retailer is opening the first self-service pet store in Europe …

Distribution6. December 2022

New store in Zagreb

Zoocity opens its first XXL pet store

Zoocity, the leading pet retailer in Croatia with 35 pet stores, has opened its first XXL-format store in Zagreb. The store covers a floor s…

Distribution6. December 2022

Acquisition of Fidovet

UR Group starts pet food production

The Italian company UR Group, which has over 50 Petfarm stores and specialises in software solutions and digital offerings, is putting more …

Distribution29. November 2022

Austrian Retail Innovation Awards

Award for Fressnapf Austria

Retail companies based in Austria recently received recognition with the Austrian Retail Innovation Awards 2022. The awards were presented by the …

Distribution29. November 2022

Presentation of PIF Awards

Outstanding firms in the United Kingdom

The presentation of the UK’s Pet Industry Federation (PIF) awards in 20 categories on 22 November attracted considerable interest. Wooden …

Distribution24. November 2022

Issue No. 5

New issue of PET worldwide published

The dog accessory market is changing. Dog accessories drive sales and sales are growing, but the trend towards sustainability and supply chain …

Distribution22. November 2022

Acquisition of 42 stores

Earth Wise Pet continues to expand

American pet store chain Earth Wise Pet has announced the acquisition of 42 franchise stores and independent stores. The takeover brings the …

Distribution17. November 2022

New draft bill before Spanish parliament

Spain aims to ban a wide variety of pets

Work is currently underway in Spain on a new animal welfare bill. Among other things, the new law will lay down the criteria to be met by …

Distribution17. November 2022

Up to ten branches by Christmas

Discount chain launched in Denmark

Basalt is a new grocery discount chain launched by Salling, the Danish speciality retailer. Its aim is to offer goods at prices that are 15 per …

Distribution17. November 2022

Personality of the Year and Newcomer of the Year

A sign of greater woman power

The awards for Personality of the Year and Newcomer of the Year at this year’s International Pet Conference in Bologna both went to female players in …