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European retailers launch specialized pet care store concepts

European retailers launch specialized pet care store concepts

Carrefour and Tom&Co are expanding their in-store ranges, offering more premium, veterinary and specialized pet care products.
Analysis: E-commerce surge in MENA region opens new opportunities

Analysis: E-commerce surge in MENA region opens new opportunities

Weekly online shopping is becoming increasingly common across the region, pushing pet players to rethink payments, fulfillment and customer engagement.
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WANPY® Chicken Jerky wins 2026 Pet Innovation Award as measurable standards redefine premium dog treats
Sponsored by Yantai China Pet Foods

WANPY® Chicken Jerky wins 2026 Pet Innovation Award as measurable standards redefine premium dog treats

This award highlights an industry-wide change where 'premium' is proven through concrete standards in ingredients, nutrition and production quality instead of marketing claims.
Pet specialty retailers extend their reach across markets

Pet specialty retailers extend their reach across markets

Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo, Jollyes and ZU are among the companies expanding their store networks. GlobalPETS has more details.
US pet insurance tops .5B in quarterly premiums. Is competition heating up?

US pet insurance tops $1.5B in quarterly premiums. Is competition heating up?

Penetration remains low despite strong growth, leaving insurers with significant room to expand. GlobalPETS has the details.
New funding flows into pet nutrition, health and technology

New funding flows into pet nutrition, health and technology

New investments target manufacturing, alternative proteins, healthcare distribution and insect farming technology across Europe and India.
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WANPY® becomes first Chinese pet food brand to receive WPA International Excellence Award
Sponsored by Yantai China Pet Foods

WANPY® becomes first Chinese pet food brand to receive WPA International Excellence Award

The award marks a milestone for WANPY® and reflects growing international recognition of Chinese pet food brands.
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The next pet growth bets: cats, treats and fresh food

The next pet growth bets: cats, treats and fresh food

At the 2026 Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference, 5 pet giants revealed where they see opportunities to expand their pet businesses ahead of Q4.
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Pet Sourcing Fair China 2027 moves to Shanghai for third edition
Sponsored by Pet Sourcing Fair China

Pet Sourcing Fair China 2027 moves to Shanghai for third edition

The show is built around direct B2B sourcing, connecting 20,000 global buyers with pet manufacturers and export-ready brands.
Data: Pet health moves beyond prevention as anxiety gains market potential

Data: Pet health moves beyond prevention as anxiety gains market potential

A new Bloomberg Intelligence survey highlights shifting owner priorities, with emotional wellbeing and chronic conditions gaining greater attention.
Chewy adds 208,000 customers, doubles down on AI investment

Chewy adds 208,000 customers, doubles down on AI investment

Veterinary, fresh and frozen, and equine businesses helped drive growth for the American online retailer in the last quarter.
LatamVet eyes 50 clinic acquisitions in Peru and Colombia

LatamVet eyes 50 clinic acquisitions in Peru and Colombia

The Chilean veterinary group plans to develop proprietary software and expand specialist services.
Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo tops €900 million in Q2 revenue

Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo tops €900 million in Q2 revenue

The European pet retailer added 53 stores alongside increases in like-for-like sales and profitability.