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 evolved into a respected, award-winning chain with an impressive portfolio …
8 000 sqm in Kyiv region
Suziria opens a new wholesale warehouse
The Ukrainian wholesaler Suziria Distribution has opened a new wholesale warehouse covering over 8 000 m² in the Kyiv region. Preparing and …
United Kingdom trade show
Successful edition of Pats Telford
The UK trade show Pats Telford was staged on 1 and 2 October, with more than 260 companies and brands appearing in the three halls of the Telford…
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 …
Celebrating a milestone
Handtmann marks its 150th anniversary
Based in Biberach (Baden-Württemberg) in southern Germany, Handtmann Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG has passed its 150th anniversary …
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 …
Interim chief executive officer
Central Garden & Pet appoints Beth Springer
Central Garden & Pet Company has announced that Tim Cofer, chief executive officer since October 2019, has informed the board of his…
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 …
From retail to manufacturing
Peter Pritchard moves to Woof and Brew
Peter Pritchard, former chief executive of the store chain Pets at Home, has joined the board of the British pet drinks business Woof and Bre…