Unique reference work covering the pet supplies trade in Europe and North America
The published update of the PET Retailers in Europe USA & Canada trade directory is a unique reference work covering on pet supplies retailers in Europe and North America. As of 31 December 2022, it includes …
Significant debt and stagnant sales
Petco threatened by bankruptcy
The US store chain Petco is one of a number of retailers to be threatened by bankruptcy this year, according to a report in industry magazine Retail …
Takeover in United Kingdom
Pet Family Group acquires Astrapet
The UK retail group Pet Family has acquired the Astrapet chain of shops.Established 30 years ago as a small retail business, Astrapet has since …
Plans to expand in Belgium
Pet Family acquires stake in Cats and Dogs
The English pet retailer Pet Family, which operates Pets Corner, has purchased a 30 per cent share of Cats and Dogs, a family-owned …
United States
Woof Gang opens its 300th store
The US pet retailer Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming has opened its 300th store. The company has continued its expansion in 2023, extending its …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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…
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 …
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…
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 …
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 …
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 …