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Pet Valu reports lower profit as discount demand weighs on margins
The Canadian pet retailer posted 3.2% revenue growth in the quarter, supported by higher retail sales and store expansion.
Round-up: Acquisition activity heats up across the global pet industry
Major players, including Unicharm, Mühldorfer and Assisi Petcare, are accelerating dealmaking to enter new markets.
Analysis: European pet retailers turn to discounts to retain cautious consumers
New data suggest a surge in deal-seeking behavior, with 37% of shoppers actively researching promotions before making a purchase.
Data: The UK gains half a million new pets in 2 years
In 2026, the pet population stands at 36.5 million, with cats and dogs continuing to drive growth.
Central Garden & Pet’s pet sales rise 5% in Q2
New product launches and a shift in channel toward value retail helped strengthen the US player’s portfolio.
Europe’s largest cultivated meat facility to start operations in 2027
Meatly aims to accelerate commercial production in the UK after becoming the first approved to sell cultivated pet food in the country.
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Freshpet posts profitable Q1 as Millennials and high-income pet parents continue spending
Online orders account for more than 16% of Q1 revenue while the company lifts its FY2026 outlook.
Brazil: Grupo Petz Cobasi reports high single-digit sales growth in first joint results
Performance was supported by higher digital penetration, services and increased contribution from private-label products.
Musti Group reports 15.6% sales growth despite wider losses
Performance in Norway, along with store openings, acquisitions and customer growth, positively contributed to the company’s performance in Q1 2026.
Ukraine’s pet sector expands as premium demand and exports drive growth
Suziria and Kormotech improved performance in 2025, balancing domestic pressure with international expansion and investment in new facilities.
CapEx deep dive (II): pet retail investment shifts from expansion to optimization
From the UK to the US and Brazil, Pets at Home, Petco and Petz-Cobasi are recalibrating investment strategies after years of infrastructure-heavy spending.
CapEx deep dive (I): fresh food and healthcare drive targeted investment in the pet industry
Pet companies prioritize strategic investments as AI fuels a wider capital allocation surge.
