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How can pet grooming continue to boom?

How can pet grooming continue to boom?

According to some estimates, the value of the grooming market could double by 2032. We look at where this growth is coming from and the trends that are influencing it.

Pet Care
18 Oct 2024
Global pet population at 1 billion, cats lead the way

Global pet population at 1 billion, cats lead the way

A recent survey from Mars Petcare reveals pet ownership trends, with new pet parents and generational influences shaping decisions.

Trends & Insights
14 Oct 2024
French fermentation player acquires majority stake in Biorigin

French fermentation player acquires majority stake in Biorigin

Lesaffre, a global yeast manufacturer based in France, will become the controlling shareholder of the Brazilian company.

Global Pet Industry
10 Oct 2024
Is it Latin America's time to shine?

Is it Latin America's time to shine?

Changing consumer behavior, increased local pet food production, retail mergers, new e-commerce offerings – there’s a lot going on south of the US.

Trends & Insights
6 Sep 2024
Is sustainability changing the way we do business?

Is sustainability changing the way we do business?

PETS International talked to representatives from 3 companies located in different parts of the world to discover their approaches to ESG.

Global Pet Industry
6 Sep 2024
Delving into what pet parents think about sustainability claims

Delving into what pet parents think about sustainability claims

Pet owners in different markets have varying perceptions of sustainability, but how do their attitudes affect their actions? And what are the implications for pet industry players?

Trends & Insights
6 Sep 2024
Examining the pieces of the inflation puzzle

Examining the pieces of the inflation puzzle

Good news is on the horizon as price levels stabilize globally. But how is the situation still affecting pet owners?

Global Pet Industry
6 Sep 2024
Petz Q2 earnings: digital drives profit again

Petz Q2 earnings: digital drives profit again

The Brazilian pet retailer reports a 29.2% increase in online sales, while offline sales decline.

Retail, Online & DTC
21 Aug 2024
Confirmed: Petz and Cobasi enter into a merger agreement

Confirmed: Petz and Cobasi enter into a merger agreement

Joining forces will result in a Brazilian pet retail chain with nearly 500 stores. GlobalPETS has the details.

Retail, Online & DTC
19 Aug 2024
Petz-Cobasi merger (II): the impact on the Brazilian pet retail landscape

Petz-Cobasi merger (II): the impact on the Brazilian pet retail landscape

Competitors and antitrust authorities are currently assessing the combined businesses’ market share before giving green light.

Retail, Online & DTC
15 Aug 2024
Petz-Cobasi merger (I): A glimpse into the future of Latin America’s new pet retail giant

Petz-Cobasi merger (I): A glimpse into the future of Latin America’s new pet retail giant

The combination of both Brazilian businesses is close to becoming a reality. GlobalPETS learns more about how the new company will fit into the local retail ecosystem.

Retail, Online & DTC
14 Aug 2024
Symrise reports dynamic growth for its pet food business

Symrise reports dynamic growth for its pet food business

The company highlights the strong performance of the segment in the first six months of 2024 and plans to divest its aquaculture business this year.

Global Pet Industry
6 Aug 2024
Brazilian pet industry hits $13.8 billion in 2023

Brazilian pet industry hits $13.8 billion in 2023

Pet food accounts for over half of the industry’s business, while the pet care and vet sectors increased turnover.

Global Pet Industry
28 May 2024
Digital boosts revenue of Petz in Q1 2024

Digital boosts revenue of Petz in Q1 2024

The Brazilian pet retailer posted an online gross revenue increase of 16.6% vs. a drop of 6.1% in its physical stores.

Retail, Online & DTC
20 May 2024
Will Brazilian pet retailer Petz merge with competitor Cobasi?

Will Brazilian pet retailer Petz merge with competitor Cobasi?

If both players decide to merge, the combined entity will have a network of 483 stores nationwide.

Retail, Online & DTC
8 May 2024
Interzoo 2024: what to expect

Interzoo 2024: what to expect

Just days before the European pet trade fair kicks off in Germany, GlobalPETS examines how it will unveil the latest trends in pet care.

Trends & Insights
2 May 2024
Online pet food shopping trends around the world

Online pet food shopping trends around the world

Why do consumers buy pet food online? Which types of delivery services most appeal to them? And how do preferences vary between Europe, North America and South America?

Trends & Insights
18 Apr 2024
The business of exotic pets: an update

The business of exotic pets: an update

Less conventional species are increasingly capturing the hearts of consumers. Could such animals ultimately be even more profitable than cats and dogs?

Global Pet Industry
18 Apr 2024
Industry round-up: latest efforts by pet food players to fuel production capabilities

Industry round-up: latest efforts by pet food players to fuel production capabilities

From Purina to General Mills, top pet players are pumping cash into facility expansions to satisfy their growing markets. GlobalPETS takes a look at these advancements.

Pet Food
11 Apr 2024
Petz increases market share despite “fiercer” competition in 2023

Petz increases market share despite “fiercer” competition in 2023

The Brazilian pet retailer increased its gross revenue by 12.5% last year.

Retail, Online & DTC
11 Mar 2024
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