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How Musti ramped up business by 9.5% in a year

How Musti ramped up business by 9.5% in a year

A few days after the announcement of a bid to acquire the company, the Nordic pet retailer shares more about its yearly

Retail, Online & DTC
21 Dec 2023
The resurgence of the pet-sitting industry

The resurgence of the pet-sitting industry

The increase in travel and return to the office is positively impacting the sector in the US. These are the insights.

Pet Care
20 Dec 2023
Europe proposes new rules on the welfare and traceability of pets

Europe proposes new rules on the welfare and traceability of pets

Brussels wants to set harmonized European standards and to control further the online trade of animals. GlobalPETS learn

Global Pet Industry
19 Dec 2023
Chewy to open first veterinary practice in Florida

Chewy to open first veterinary practice in Florida

The American pet retailer aims to open 4 to 8 new clinics nationwide by the end of 2024.

Retail, Online & DTC
19 Dec 2023
Cost and lack of awareness: the challenges around vet consultations in India

Cost and lack of awareness: the challenges around vet consultations in India

3 out of 10 pet parents face challenges accessing veterinary services in the South Asian country.

Pet Care
13 Dec 2023
2024: an optimistic year for these 2 insect pet food players?

2024: an optimistic year for these 2 insect pet food players?

Insect supplier Entobel (Singapore) and insect pet food manufacturer Percuro (UK) share their plans with GlobalPETS.

Global Pet Industry
11 Dec 2023
Pet food brand recognized by the German Sustainability Award 2024

Pet food brand recognized by the German Sustainability Award 2024

Green Petfood has been awarded for its holistic commitment to creating innovative and sustainable food concepts for dogs

Pet Food
8 Dec 2023
From profit to loss: Chewy’s Q3 in a nutshell

From profit to loss: Chewy’s Q3 in a nutshell

The online pet retailer increased sales by 8.2% but slightly reduced its full-year guidance.

Retail, Online & DTC
8 Dec 2023
Analysis: Why Tyson Foods invested in insect supplier Protix?

Analysis: Why Tyson Foods invested in insect supplier Protix?

This year’s flat net sales have made the growing insect market even more appealing for the American multinational.

Pet Food
7 Dec 2023
American dog owners cutting costs on vet care, pet insurance and grooming

American dog owners cutting costs on vet care, pet insurance and grooming

According to a survey, two-thirds of dog owners admit they cut back on personal needs to cope with the financial strain.

Pet Care
6 Dec 2023
J.M. Smucker’s performance impacted by divested pet food brands

J.M. Smucker’s performance impacted by divested pet food brands

The manufacturer, which posted fewer sales and profit in the last quarter, is optimistic about the pet business for the

Pet Food
6 Dec 2023
Portuguese multinational bids €868 million to acquire Musti Group

Portuguese multinational bids €868 million to acquire Musti Group

Sonae values the Nordic pet retailer's "solid omnichannel proposition.”

Retail, Online & DTC
5 Dec 2023
Sale of Australian pet care company Greencross fails (again)

Sale of Australian pet care company Greencross fails (again)

Medical and pharma product distributor EBOS Group did not manage to raise AU$2 billion ($1.3B/€1.2B) from investors.

Global Pet Industry
4 Dec 2023
Which are the most popular online pet businesses in Italy?

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.

Retail, Online & DTC
1 Dec 2023
Analysis: Global consumer trends that will shape the pet care market in 2024

Analysis: Global consumer trends that will shape the pet care market in 2024

What fast-moving trends are expected to gain traction in the year ahead? Euromonitor shares the key insights.

Trends & Insights
27 Nov 2023
Interview with Chairman of Plaček Group: “I foresee franchising our model to France, Belgium or Sweden in the near future”

Interview with Chairman of Plaček Group: “I foresee franchising our model to France, Belgium or Sweden in the near future”

The Czech firm Plaček Group wants to revolutionize pet retailing with an innovative in-store approach. Besides that,

Retail, Online & DTC
24 Nov 2023
Regional report: Eastern Europe - Snapshot of a pet care market in turbulent times

Regional report: Eastern Europe - Snapshot of a pet care market in turbulent times

Inflation causes fluctuations in the Eastern European pet care market post- pandemic. But pet humanization and health

Global Pet Industry
24 Nov 2023
Transitioning the UK grooming industry into maturity: is it time?

Transitioning the UK grooming industry into maturity: is it time?

The sector is booming, but the lack of regulation regarding groomer qualifications and licenses needs to be tackled.<

Global Pet Industry
24 Nov 2023
Understanding feline food and treat trends

Understanding feline food and treat trends

With 35% of US households owning a cat, the category has a lot of potential. Let’s take a look at the current trend

Pet Food
24 Nov 2023
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