Investment
Zigly targets metro and high-growth Indian cities with new pet care centers
GlobalPETS speaks with the retailer’s CEO about the company’s plan to strengthen customer relationships and drive more frequent visits.
PetStore Conad grows faster than parent supermarket group in 2025
The Italian player plans to expand private-label range and increase store network.
PetMeds widens net loss while sales drop
The company registered a sharp decline in revenue and profitability in 2025, pressured by public buyout attempts.
Chilean agrifood player Iansa sells pet food business
New owners aim to boost production in a market where 75% of households own a pet.
Musti returns to double-digit growth in FY2025 driven by acquisitions
Recent expansions in the Baltics and Portugal contributed more than €9 million. GlobalPETS has the details.
Fawaz Alenzi (Petzone): “Opening retail stores in Saudi Arabia is the logical next step”
The Kuwaiti multichannel pet business is targeting expansion in its neighboring country, while also growing in the UAE and entering the Qatari market.
União Pet lowers cost-savings estimates from Petz–Cobasi merger
The newly formed Brazilian pet retailer plans to invest in omnichannel strategies and expand its service offerings, including franchises and pet health care plans.
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com relaunches in Europe
After 5 years out of the market, Joybuy will operate in the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg.
VAFO targets Western Europe after organizational restructuring
The Czech pet care company aims to reach €1 billion in revenue by 2029. GlobalPETS speaks with the new CEO of VAFO Praha.
Mars invests $185M in new pet food factory in Kazakhstan
Set to begin operations in 2031, the facility will produce 100,000 tons of pet food annually.