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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,

Key considerations in the direct-to-consumer shift
What are the opportunities and challenges for pet food companies when expanding their direct-to-consumer footprint?

Petcare Innovation USA ‘Best in Show Spotlight’ finalists announced
The 13 petcare start-ups that were announced as the finalists of Petcare Innovation USA’s ‘Best in Show Spotlight

These are the areas that are expected to fuel the Indian pet industry
With grooming and accessories becoming the fastest-growing categories, local industry leaders discuss the challenges

Tech corporations entering the Chinese pet market
Following a surge of pet tech products in the Asian country, GlobalPETS rounds up the multinationals capitalizing on

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

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

What’s trending in beds and cushions?
From better ergonomic support to recycled and certified materials; these are the innovations in the pet bed category.

Pet health gaining popularity on Amazon
What do the e-commerce giant’s sales figures for the first half of this year tell us about the pet health segment i

Building an attention-grabbing pet brand
What are best practices to build a strong brand that your customers love?

Registration for Pet Fair Asia 2023 now open
Over 2,200 exhibitors are expected to exhibit in 230,000 sqm at the show's 25th edition, scheduled to take place from

Uber Eats to deliver PetSmart products in North America
GlobalPETS learned more details about the first partnership of the popular

Wiggles acquires pet care startup Capt Zack
The Indian DTC firm aims to expand its product offering in the grooming category.

DTC brand Smalls bags $19 million in funding
The company aims to make its cat food products more accessible as it enters into the retail sector.

Adapting to the needs of rural consumers
What action are pet retailers in North America and Europe taking to gain the loyalty of non-urban pet parents?

Is autoship the new revolution in pet retail?
More businesses are implementing recurring orders into their retailing ecosystem. Consumers are embracing its conveni

Country report: United Kingdom Pet populations are stagnating while competition gets fiercer
As pet owners look for the best ways to care for their pet – despite the current financial challenges – retail ch

Interview with Michael Frizell, CEO and Co-founder of Pet Circle: “I bet on getting the right product quickly, not the wrong product quickest”
The leader of the Australian online pet retailer discusses the challenges the sector is facing, and how Pet Circle is

Country report: Ireland Offline sales are still in the lead despite promising e-commerce trends
Irish consumers are spending more than ever on their pets, creating new business opportunities, particularly at the t

Jollyes to upgrade its in-store services
The British pet retailer aims to double the number of stores offering community p