Retail, Online & DTC
Brazil: Grupo Petz Cobasi reports high single-digit sales growth in first joint results
Performance was supported by higher digital penetration, services and increased contribution from private-label products.
Musti Group reports 15.6% sales growth despite wider losses
Performance in Norway, along with store openings, acquisitions and customer growth, positively contributed to the company’s performance in Q1 2026.
Ukraine’s pet sector expands as premium demand and exports drive growth
Suziria and Kormotech improved performance in 2025, balancing domestic pressure with international expansion and investment in new facilities.
CapEx deep dive (II): pet retail investment shifts from expansion to optimization
From the UK to the US and Brazil, Pets at Home, Petco and Petz-Cobasi are recalibrating investment strategies after years of infrastructure-heavy spending.
Legault Group pivots to retail after selling manufacturing operations
The Canadian pet player will continue developing products and brands, but will rely on manufacturing partners for production.
Data: US National Pet Day fuels digital rush as specialty retailers outperform marketplaces
Chewy, Petco and PetSmart see stronger engagement than Amazon and Walmart, with enrichment and functional products driving demand.
Germany’s pet population declines slightly in 2025, sales hold steady
Food accounts for the majority of revenue, while accessories decline amid an overall flat market.
Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo boosts profitability in 2025 despite softer like-for-like sales
International growth and operational improvements support results as the pet retail group plans to invest in omnichannel and smart pricing strategies.
From 80 to 700 stores: Tractor Supply to expand fresh pet food offering
The move comes as the American retailer looks to strengthen its pet segment in a softer demand environment.
Germany, Austria, the UK and Ukraine in new wave of pet retail expansion
Kölle Zoo, Pets at Home, MasterZoo and Dehner Group are expanding their store networks. GlobalPETS has the details.









