Business Optimization

Swedish vet clinic FirstVet closes €20 million funding round

Swedish vet clinic FirstVet closes €20 million funding round

The capital injection will accelerate product development and support the company’s expansions plans in North America.

Global Pet Industry
2 Jul 2024
Will Drools become a unicorn company by 2027?

Will Drools become a unicorn company by 2027?

The Indian firm is the first pet company to be included in an index that tracks startups likely to reach a valuation of $1 billion or more.

Global Pet Industry
28 Jun 2024
Maxi Zoo opens 350th store in France

Maxi Zoo opens 350th store in France

The French retailer aims to end the year with nearly 400 locations open nationwide.

Retail, Online & DTC
25 Jun 2024
Iper La grande i rebrands its pet business

Iper La grande i rebrands its pet business

The Italian hypermarket chain expands its product portfolio to more than just food.

Retail, Online & DTC
24 Jun 2024
Rebranding: Voff becomes The Nutriment Company

Rebranding: Voff becomes The Nutriment Company

The Swedish pet food manufacturer embarks on a new chapter in its business with a fresh image.

Business Optimization
26 Apr 2024
Zolux: rebranding and market consolidation in 2024

Zolux: rebranding and market consolidation in 2024

The French pet supplier unveils new logo and manufacturing plans for the upcoming year.

News
20 Dec 2023
These are the winners of the PIF 2023 awards

These are the winners of the PIF 2023 awards

The UK’s Pet Industry Federation (PIF) recognized pet businesses in different categories.

News
14 Nov 2023
PetMeds’ CEO: PetcareRx acquisition put the business back in the game

PetMeds’ CEO: PetcareRx acquisition put the business back in the game

Matthew Hulett shares the American online pet pharmacy firm’s future plans with GlobalPETS and their recent venture into the pet food segment.

Trends & Insights
19 Oct 2023
Mars Petcare hires former IKEA VP to lead its digital strategy

Mars Petcare hires former IKEA VP to lead its digital strategy

Christoph Heyn played an active role in the omnichannel transformation of the Swedish multinational.

Global Pet Industry
19 Oct 2023
South Korea's largest telecom company enters Japanese pet care market

South Korea's largest telecom company enters Japanese pet care market

SK Telecom has partnered with a Japanese pet insurer to implement a revolutionary AI-based veterinary X-ray diagnostic service.

17 Oct 2023
Pet Family acquires UK’s pet retailer Astrapet

Pet Family acquires UK’s pet retailer Astrapet

The company will incorporate Astrapet’s 4 shops into its existing portfolio.

Retail, Online & DTC
13 Oct 2023
Kormotech launches venture arm to help pet care companies seeking investment

Kormotech launches venture arm to help pet care companies seeking investment

The Ukrainian pet food manufacturer plans to allocate up to $300,000 to fund innovative projects across Europe and the US.

Global Pet Industry
13 Oct 2023
Are you coming to the pet industry’s leading networking event?

Are you coming to the pet industry’s leading networking event?

In January 2024, around 250 executives from leading pet companies will gather at the GlobalPETS Forum in Venice for 3 days of networking and inspiring presentations. Will you join them?

Global Pet Industry
6 Oct 2023
The power of social media for pet brands

The power of social media for pet brands

Pet businesses are relying more and more on their social media presence to increase visibility and sales. For good reason.

Global Pet Industry
6 Oct 2023
Trends revolutionizing pet food manufacturing equipment

Trends revolutionizing pet food manufacturing equipment

The ongoing humanization of pets hasn’t just changed what consumers buy. It’s also changing the way pet food is made.

Pet Food
6 Oct 2023
Building an attention-grabbing pet brand

Building an attention-grabbing pet brand

What are best practices to build a strong brand that your customers love?

Business Optimization
1 Sep 2023
The Pet Sustainability Coalition’s packaging initiatives for the pet industry

The Pet Sustainability Coalition’s packaging initiatives for the pet industry

Packaging ranks among the top 3 most important sustainability issues facing the pet industry, but manufacturers have been slow to act. PSC addresses the industry’s sustainable packaging challenges with these initiatives.

Production & Packaging
1 Sep 2023
Pets at Home is off to an encouraging start to its new fiscal year

Pets at Home is off to an encouraging start to its new fiscal year

The British pet retailer reports increased consumer revenue growth of over 10%.

Retail, Online & DTC
7 Aug 2023
Lowe’s to expand Petco products to 300 additional stores

Lowe’s to expand Petco products to 300 additional stores

The American home retailer tested successfully the concept in 15 locations.

Retail, Online & DTC
31 Jul 2023
Tractor Supply’s approach to its pet business

Tractor Supply’s approach to its pet business

How is the recent rebranding of Petsense impacting the retailer’s performance?

Retail, Online & DTC
31 Jul 2023
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