M&A
The Nutriment Company closes ninth acquisition in 2025
The Stockholm-based pet player expands to pet treats with the addition of Dutch producer Antos to its portfolio.
Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash break away from former parent company
The firms are now owned by a group of banks and PE firms, with the aim of pursuing growth and franchise expansion independently.
Petz-Cobasi required to divest 26 stores following merger
Brazil’s antitrust regulator will oversee the impact of the deal on prices and product availability.
Musti enters Portuguese pet market with €12.9M acquisition
The Finnish pet group wants to replicate its Nordic market leadership in southern Europe.
Post Holdings projects recovery after sharp pet food volume drop
The impact from the company’s private-label exit is expected to continue through the first half of FY2026.
Analysis: Chewy’s latest equine deal puts the spotlight on a growing market
The recent acquisition of SmartEquine from Covetrus gives the online retailer access to subscription-based horse supplements and nutrition.
Fresh food: an emerging market for pet nutrition
The segment is outpacing the broader dog food category, as major retailers and brands launch new lines to meet rising consumer demand.
Central’s sales slip 2% in FY2025, e-commerce drives pet segment growth
Nearly 3 out of 10 dollars in the pet segment now come from online channels, helping offset declines in durables in Q4.
Arcaplanet adds 10 new stores across northern and central Italy
The pet retailer acquired 3 pet store chains, bringing its total store count to 610.
Australia: Woolworths targets value-conscious pet shoppers as competition heats up
The retailer’s pet business, Petstock, reports growth in sales and online, emerging as a standout performer for the group. GlobalPETS has the details.