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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
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
Australia’s competition regulator not to oppose Woolworths' acquisition of Petstock

Australia’s competition regulator not to oppose Woolworths' acquisition of Petstock

The watchdog concludes that the takeover of the pet retailer chain in 2022 is “unlikely” to substantially lessen com

Global Pet Industry
18 Dec 2023
Arcaplanet: new digital features, more stores and sustainable targets

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.

Retail, Online & DTC
14 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
Is Jollyes up for sale?

Is Jollyes up for sale?

Reports suggest the business is for sale, but the British pet retailer hasn’t confirmed.

Retail, Online & DTC
7 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: How things will change for pet food imports to the UK from 2024

Analysis: How things will change for pet food imports to the UK from 2024

The country is to introduce a new tax, the biggest change to import regulations since Brexit. GlobalPETS learns how it w

Global Pet Industry
30 Nov 2023
Petco in need of ‘swift action’ to up its financials

Petco in need of ‘swift action’ to up its financials

The Californian pet retailer performs below expectations with a flat quarter in terms of revenue.

Retail, Online & DTC
30 Nov 2023
Pets at Home: key half year to cement future business growth

Pets at Home: key half year to cement future business growth

The British pet retailer has transitioned all store logistics to a new fulfillment center and maintains yearly guidan

Retail, Online & DTC
29 Nov 2023
General Mills’ former Blue Buffalo plant has a new owner

General Mills’ former Blue Buffalo plant has a new owner

New Jersey pet food manufacturer United Premium Foods (UPF) will start operating in the factory in the coming weeks.<

Pet Food
29 Nov 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
Changes ahead in US labeling guidelines

Changes ahead in US labeling guidelines

From new nutrition facts to visual icons, what will the new rules mean for all pet food manufacturers operating in th

Global Pet Industry
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
Key considerations in the direct-to-consumer shift

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?

Retail, Online & DTC
24 Nov 2023
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