Petco has announced that its board of directors has appointed Joel D. Anderson as chief executive officer (CEO) with effect from 29 July. Anderson has also been added to the company's board of directors.R. Michael Mohan…
Return to the pet industry
Birgitta Ornau launches Dog's Heaven
Birgitta Ornau, founder of the German pet food company Terra Canis, has returned to the pet industry after her foray into the world of vegan …
Indonesia
Centre stage for felines
Indonesia has over 274 million inhabitants, making it the fourth most populous country in the world. The pet industry is also expanding rapidly, with cats …
Looking for a winner
Voting for the Best Newcomer Award 2024 begins
The poll for the PET worldwide Best Newcomer 2024 is entering the critical phase. Once again this year, the international trade …
Toeller retains majority stake in his company
"We have found an ideal partner in Cinven"
In connection with the complete takeover of Arcaplanet by Fressnapf/Maxi Zoo, Torsten Toeller, founder and owner of the Fressnapf Group, …
Turnover grows to approx. 5 bn euros
Fressnapf takes over Arcaplanet completely
Fressnapf/Maxi Zoo, Europe's leading omnichannel retailer for pet supplies, has fully acquired the leading Italian speciality retail …
Issue no. 3
The new PET worldwide is here
Interzoo 2024 was the most exciting, inspiring, informative and international trade fair of all time – a trade fair that set many new records, even if…
GBP 25 mio at stake
Pets at Home launches share buy-back programme
The British specialist retail group Pets at Home has launched a share buy-back programme worth GBP 25 mio. The reason given is the …
Tom & Co. takes over Barq Europe
"This acquisition accelerates our growth plans”
The Belgian pet store chain Tom & Co. has acquired Barq Europe, the largest online veterinary pharmacy in Belgium, the …
Migros restructures
Do it + Garden is up for sale
The Swiss retail group Migros is in the midst of one of the largest restructuring programmes in the company's history. Back in April, it became known …
Major fire in Bangkok
Devastating fire at the Catuchak Pet Market
A fire destroyed large parts of the Catuchak Pet Market in Bangkok on 11 June. It is reported that thousands of animals lost their lives…
Head of IT at Das Futterhaus
Kim Jürs succeeds Dr Torsten Franz
On 1 June, Kim Jürs took over as head of IT at the German specialist retail group Das Futterhaus. He succeeds Dr Torsten Franz, who has left the …
Savings campaigns in times of inflation
Fressnapf Switzerland supports customers
In May, Fressnapf Switzerland launched the "Friends" prices in its shops and online shop. The aim is to meet the needs of customers and …
Pets at Home announces results for FY 2024
“A pivotal year for the business”
"Financial year 2024 has been a pivotal year for the business, having delivered some key building blocks of our platform for long term growth,” …
Cat-alogue and Dog-alogue
Ikea UK supports animal welfare initiative
Ikea UK and the British animal welfare initiative Woodgreen have teamed up to show cats and dogs looking for a new home in the new cat …