The Swiss online retailer Galaxus and its partners laid the foundation stone for a new logistics center in Neuenburg am Rhein, Germany, last week: The first warehouse should be ready as early as summer 2025, according …
EHI and ECDB analyze online retail
E-commerce sales are stagnating in Germany
Online retail in Germany may not yet be able to return to its boom times with double-digit growth rates, but the period of declining …
Iskaypet Group
Market leader in Spain
The Iskaypet Group was formed in 2020 by the merger of the Tiendanimal and Kiwoko retail groups. The speed of its expansion is admired throughout Europe.&nbs…
Inflation in Europe
Inflation back below two per cent
Inflation in the Eurozone fell below two per cent in September for the first time in a long time. Consumer prices rose by 1.8 per cent compared to…
Personnel changes
Dr Jens Pippig is given new responsibilities at Fressnapf
New personnel changes are on the horizon at Fressnapf. After it was announced in the summer that financial investor Cinven…
Kiriel
Eight in one go
The French garden centre chain Kiriel has added new locations in its home country since the beginning of the year. The total number is now expected to reach 100 soo…
On course for expansion
Jollyes opens in York
British pet shop chain Jollyes has opened its first shop in York, creating 12 new jobs in the region. The York team includes Aquilla Fisher, who has been …
Five nominees
Vote for the best newcomer of 2024
At this year's International Pet Conference in Brussels, the trade magazine PET worldwide will award the Best Newcomer 2024 from among five …
Tansley Group
“A young, fun and disruptive brand”
The Tansley Group is a Spanish company made up of five companies that offer products and services around passions and hobbies, creating an …
On 3 October near Vienna
Das Futterhaus Austria opens its 50th location
The Austrian branch of the German specialist retail chain Das Futterhaus continues to expand. The opening of the 50th store in …
International expansion secured until 2029
Galaxus continues to invest in its European business
Swiss online retailer Galaxus will continue to be active in international online retail. The Migros Group, as majority owner, …
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The wind of change
Do you know Cmmrcl.ly? Or have you already heard of Firefly? Don’t worry: these aren’t other competitors trying to take over the international pet products marke…
Part of a strategic initiative
Zooplus launches new brand logo
Zooplus, Europe's leading online platform for pet supplies, announces the launch of a new modern brand design, stating: „The new brand design is p…
New Chief IT Officer
Placek Group increases focus on digital transformation
Ludek Kohout joined the Placek Group team on 1 August in the position of Chief IT Officer (CIO). Kohout will take over the …
Fressnapf
New chapter in the Fressnapf story
The financial investor Cinven joined Fressnapf, Fressnapf took over Arcaplanet completely and CEO Dr Johannes Steegmann left Fressnapf: events …