Health
Digital boosts revenue of Petz in Q1 2024
The Brazilian pet retailer posted an online gross revenue increase of 16.6% vs. a drop of 6.1% in its physical stores.
Petco appoints new Executive Chairman to the Board
Glenn Murphy will support the pet retailer’s leadership team’s long-term growth and profitability initiatives.
Rebranding: Fressnapf updates image as part of omnichannel approach
After 3 decades, the German pet retailer has changed its logo into a petmoji. GlobalPETS analyses the reasons behind this change.
Industry responds to the need for voluntary copper claims in pet food
AAFCO sought opinion after the pet industry largely opposed any change in the current rules due to a lack of scientific evidence.
Pet food startup TABPS Pets’ market ambitions
The Indian firm is looking to expand its Ayurvedic pet products after a capital injection.
Looking back at Interzoo: last week’s highlights
From alternative protein innovations to sustainable accessories, GlobalPETS examines the most interesting launches at the pet trade fair.
Latest appointments: Zooplus, Trupanion, Alphia, Mars and more
GlobalPETS compiles the new executives who recently joined pet players around the world.
Pet Valu increases revenue and sales in Q1 2024, but income declines
The Canadian pet retailer forecasts more than $1 billion in revenue and up to 50 new stores by the end of the year.
Will Brazilian pet retailer Petz merge with competitor Cobasi?
If both players decide to merge, the combined entity will have a network of 483 stores nationwide.
20% increase: higher demand for pet products boosts Zoetis’ first quarter
The American animal health company surpassed analysts’ expectations due to a strong demand for medicines and vaccines.
Austria lists top retail and services firms, including pet players
These are the pet businesses that have ranked the highest in terms of customer satisfaction, customer service and affordability.
Interzoo 2024: what to expect
Just days before the European pet trade fair kicks off in Germany, GlobalPETS examines how it will unveil the latest trends in pet care.
Musti: more sales in first quarter of 2024 but facing operating loss
The Nordic pet retailer, which has been recently acquired, admits that the results are lower than expected. GlobalPETS learns more.
Swedencare performs below expectations in Q1 2024
The Swedish firm is to expand its European portfolio and increase production capacity.
Finnish pet food start-up to build largest Nordic online retailer
Alvar Pet has recently acquired online player Verkkokauppa Kivuton after securing a capital injection.
PetMeds sees double-digit growth boost by recent acquisition
The American online pet pharmacy posted sales of $65.3 million (€11M) in the 3 months to 31 December 2023. What does this mean for the future of the company?
Former Pets at Home CEO invests in pet health startup
Peter Pritchard has joined other investors to fund at-home gut microbiome testing service firm BIOME9.
New Zealand pet cannabis start-up closes seed round
Auckland-based Hale Animal Health raised more than $1 million with eyes on expanding into the US market.
Diving into over-the-counter antibiotic use in fish
In tackling the issue of irresponsible antimicrobial use, collaboration is necessary – including from the aquatic pet industry.
Pet Supermarket’s strategic expansion in Greece’s pet sector
A closer look at how this Greek retailer is planning to grow from 12 to 100 stores.