M&A

The German pet supplier tells GlobalPETS it sees an opportunity to strengthen its sourcing, product development and logistics capabilities and expand its presence in the US market.

Outward Hound, Musti Group and Pet Media Group are among the companies investing in their next phase of growth.

Economists expect growth to be uneven, driven by AI expansion. In the pet sector, strong fundamentals and adoption rates will likely boost investments.

Two UK pet companies are using investment and M&A to expand distribution, build capacity and strengthen their positions.

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.

The Swedish pet food group is expanding its UK footprint with the acquisition of Yorkshire Raw Feeds.

The Swedish pet food group is strengthening its business with in-house production, regional sourcing and a direct-to-consumer customer base.

Major players, including Unicharm, Mühldorfer and Assisi Petcare, are accelerating dealmaking to enter new markets.

Guidance for FY2026 remains unchanged despite geopolitical and macroeconomic pressures.

The takeover supports its strategy to combine clinics, digital tools and retail into a unified pet ecosystem.