Business Optimization
Interview: Drools targets European push after reaching scale in India
Fresh food innovation and e-commerce growth are shaping the company’s next chapter. GlobalPETS sits down with CEO Shashank Sinha.
New funding and acquisitions in the UK pet sector target expansion into mainland Europe
Two UK pet companies are using investment and M&A to expand distribution, build capacity and strengthen their positions.
Tractor Supply and Freshpet double down on digital to capture pet market share
From vet services to DTC expansion, both players are reshaping their strategies to win higher-value customers.
Round-up: Pet food producers ramp up investment in capacity and innovation
VAFO Group, Champion Petfoods and Cargill have unveiled major investments across Europe and Canada.
Customer service becomes the battleground for pet retailers
Players are gaining recognition for customer service leadership, supported by training programs and digital innovation.
Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo delivers 6.6% sales growth in first quarter of 2026
The European pet retailer expanded its store network in France, Italy and Poland, and opened a new e-commerce fulfillment center.
Round-up: Fast delivery gains momentum in global pet retail
From quick deliveries to nationwide logistics partnerships, companies are strengthening fulfillment capabilities to meet evolving consumer expectations.
Arcaplanet strengthens its southern Italy presence with 12 new stores
The acquisition of Animal Store brings 12 additional locations in Calabria, while the company has agreed to develop a branded shop-in-shop format within a DIY retail partner.
Pet retailers turn to FMCG executives to strengthen omnichannel transformation
Pets at Home, Fressnapf, Arcaplanet and Zooplus lead a wave of supermarket-to-pet retail leadership hires across Europe.
AI’s supply chain takeover
Predictive forecasting, vision-guided robotics and digital trade modeling are enabling companies to move from reactive operations to more resilient networks.