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Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo

Florian Wieser takes on full responsibility as Group CFO

Florian Wieser officially took over the position of Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo on January 1 and joined the Executive Management Board of the group, the company reported in a press releas…

Distribution6. January 2026

As of March 30

Pets at Home appoints new CEO

Pets at Home, the UK-based pet care products group, has announced in a press release the appointment of James Bailey as Chief Executive Officer, …

Distribution6. January 2026

Argentina

Steadily growing

The pet food sector in Argentina is growing steadily these days, thanks to the country’s ever-improving economic situation and the rising purchasing power of local…

Distribution4-5/2025

Collaboration with Kiwoko

Community of Madrid launches pet adoption campaign

The Community of Madrid has launched the campaign ‛El Plan es Adoptar’ (The Plan Is to Adopt) to promote responsible pet ownershi…

Distribution18. December 2025

Kiwoko und Tiendanimal

Uber Eats strengthens its pet-category

Uber Eats has announced the addition of Kiwoko and Tiendanimal to its platform, the two leading brands in Spain in the pet care sector. …

Distribution16. December 2025

Ruinemans I long version

“We believe in quality“

The aquatics wholesaler Ruinemans from the Netherlands is turning 70 – and has long since ceased to deal exclusively in ornamental fish, instead broadening …

Distribution4-5/2025

Three key takeaways

APPA’s insights on tariffs, trade policy and pet businesses

In its December Trade Talks, the American Pet Product Association (APPA) has offered insight into how U.S. tariff policy…

Distribution11. December 2025

Brazil’s largest pet retailers

Petz-Cobasi-Merger approved

Pet Center Comércio e Participações, the company behind the Brazilian pet store chain Petz, has informed its shareholders and the market in general that…

Distribution11. December 2025

Kiriel

Four at once

The French garden centre chain, Kiriel, has opened four new stores in its home country. This brings it close to reaching the milestone of 100 branches.

Distribution4-5/2025

Mexico and South Korea

Canada amends export regulations

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has successfully renegotiated the export certificate for pet food and pet treats destined for Mexico …

Distribution11. December 2025

100 days as CEO of Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo

Matt Simister reorganises management team

100 days after his appointment as Group CEO of Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo, Matt Simister has finalised the composition of his management team, …

Distribution10. December 2025

Pet Products Association (APPA)

All time high in cat ownership

In-depth data highlight four key trends in pet ownership, consumer behaviour, and product use throughout the year, states APPA’s new Dog and Cat …

Distribution4-5/2025

Now 474 stores

Musti Group acquires Zu

Musti Group plc acquires 100% of the shares of Zu, Produtos e Serviços para Animais, S.A., a retailer of pet food, accessories and vet services in Portugal…

Distribution9. December 2025

Fourth shop for partner NOI

Third Hunter brand store launches in Prague

With the opening of another Hunter brand store, retail partner NOI is successfully expanding its branch network in Central Europe: NOI's…

Distribution9. December 2025

Comment

Not so bad at all

The headlines in this issue all point to one thing: things really can’t be that bad for the pet industry, with phrases such as “all-time high”, “steadily growing”…

Distribution4-5/2025