Business Optimization
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.
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.
Maxi Zoo opens 350th store in France
The French retailer aims to end the year with nearly 400 locations open nationwide.
Iper La grande i rebrands its pet business
The Italian hypermarket chain expands its product portfolio to more than just food.
Rebranding: Voff becomes The Nutriment Company
The Swedish pet food manufacturer embarks on a new chapter in its business with a fresh image.
Zolux: rebranding and market consolidation in 2024
The French pet supplier unveils new logo and manufacturing plans for the upcoming year.
These are the winners of the PIF 2023 awards
The UK’s Pet Industry Federation (PIF) recognized pet businesses in different categories.
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.
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.
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.
Pet Family acquires UK’s pet retailer Astrapet
The company will incorporate Astrapet’s 4 shops into its existing portfolio.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Building an attention-grabbing pet brand
What are best practices to build a strong brand that your customers love?
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.
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%.
Lowe’s to expand Petco products to 300 additional stores
The American home retailer tested successfully the concept in 15 locations.
Tractor Supply’s approach to its pet business
How is the recent rebranding of Petsense impacting the retailer’s performance?