Italy
Arcaplanet: new digital features, more stores and sustainable targets
The biggest Italian pet retailer shares with GlobalPETS the achievements in 2023 and plans for the upcoming year.
Which are the most popular online pet businesses in Italy?
A consulting company analyzed the performance of more than 100 online pet retailers in November.
How much does it cost to have a pet in Italy in 2023?
Nearly 6 out of 10 pet parents in the country experienced increased pet-related costs. These are the details.
Italy reaches anti-inflation pact to bring prices down: will the pet industry join?
The country’s pet industry association has informed its members about the option to join this temporary government
Are you coming to the pet industry’s leading networking event?
In January 2024, around 250 executives from leading pet companies will gather at the GlobalPETS Forum in Venice for 3
Retail sector has pet supplies in its sights
The role of supermarkets and hypermarkets in our industry is increasing. Are they becoming an essential part of the p
A lower VAT rate to tackle price spikes?
The industry is calling for a temporary solution to inflationary pressure, while experts examine whether end consumer
Is Partner in Pet Food considering the sale of the business?
The Hungarian pet food manufacturer is valued at approximately €2 billion ($2.2B).
UK delays plastic packaging tax scheme
Pet businesses will have until October 2025 to start paying the cost of recycling their packaging.
Analysis: European pet population grew by 11% in 2022
Nearly half of the households in the region have at least 1 pet. We take a look at what’s happening in each country
Getting closer to €3B: Italian pet food turnover spurt in 2022
The pet population in the country slightly increased to 65 million, with more than 4 out of 10 households owning an a
Zoomark’s 20th edition kicks off in Bologna
We take a look at what the industry can expect at the trade show taking place in Italy.
The Italian pet retailer landscape in a nutshell
Supermarkets reign supreme in the offline channel, while competition between pet store chains is on the rise.
Country report: Italy - A holistic approach to pet care
The many new pet parents in Italy want the best for their pets. Not only premium food, but also the best possible car
Interview with Nicolò Galante, CEO at Arcaplanet: “We want to become the leading digital pet company in Italy”
Arcaplanet aims to grow to 1,000 stores within the next few years, which will work side by side with their growing on
Ready for innovations, inspiration, encounters and education at Zoomark?
Zoomark is back, and it’s bigger than ever. Scheduled for 15-17 May 2023 at BolognaFiere, Italy, the show is ready
Arcaplanet to expand with 18 new locations in Sicily
The Italian pet retailer, which recently opened its 500th store in Rome, forecasts a “strategic” 2023.
See you at the biggest ever Zoomark in May?
Zoomark is gearing up for its 20th edition with two whole new halls and an increasingly international line-up.
FidOVet acquired by a technology company
UR Group will include the Italian manufacturer as part of the launch of it
How much do Italian pet parents spend on vets?
New official figures reveal that medical expenditure increased by 35% in 2021, recovering pre-pandemic le
