The poll for the PET worldwide Best Newcomer 2024 is entering the critical phase. Once again this year, the international trade magazine published by Dähne Verlag is looking for a winner among five nominated newcomer …
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…
Fressnapf
New brand logo at Fressnapf
Rebranding at Fressnapf and Maxi Zoo means that the specialist retailer has been using a new logo across the boardsince May.
pets at home
“A pivotal year for the business”
The leading British pet retailer Pets at Home announces the results of fiscal 2024 and takes a look into the future.
Assalco Zoomark Report
Italian growth market
65 million pets lived in Italy in 2023 and the market for dog and cat food grew by 13.4 per cent. These are two of the findings from the latest Assalco …
Austria
Pets still a trend
The number of pets in Austria is continuing to increase. At the same time, the dog and cat population is ageing.
PET FOOD
New sales record in Germany
The German pet industry continues to develop positively. With sales of over 5.6 bn euros, the stationary specialist and food retail sector …
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 …
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 …