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 death has come as a major shock to the pet supplies business.Zoo …
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 …
3rd quarter of 2022
Chewy’s sales up by 14.5 per cent
The American online retailer Chewy has released its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2022, which ended on 30 October 2022. These …
Study on the carbon footprint of pet food
Omni criticises BBC report
Dry pet food based on kibble is responsible for seven times fewer carbon emissions compared with wet food or fresh home-made food. Animal proteins such …
Start-up partnership
WZF working with Watt Global Media
For the Petfood Forum 2023, organiser Watt Global Media has announced a new partnership with the organiser of Interzoo, Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft …
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…
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 …
3.5 bn dollars predicted
Canadian pet supplies market grows rapidly
By the end of 2022, sales of dog and cat food by Canadian retailers will pass the 3.5-billion-dollar mark. This equates to an increase of…
Sales target of 75 mio euros by the end of the year
Edgard & Cooper on track for growth
Edgard & Cooper, the Belgian supplier of dog and cat food, has been one of the rising stars in the European pet food market in recent years …
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 …