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Zoopark eyes retail expansion opportunities beyond Italy

1 week ago | globalpetindustry.com | Steve Randall

Italian pet retailer Zoopark is actively considering expansion beyond its borders and is evaluating opportunities in key European markets. This year, it opened its first store outside Italy, a franchised unit in Budapest, Hungary. A company spokesperson tells GlobalPETS that the new location was launched as part of a “broader international expansion project.” The Hungarian market has some strong players, including Fressnapf, Alpha Zoo and Zooplus.
Petco partners with Uber Eats as pet parents demand speedy and convenient deliveries

1 week ago | globalpetindustry.com | Steve Randall

Changing consumer behavior requires pet industry retailers to meet pet parents’ demands for convenient and speedy delivery. Partnerships are a key strategy. While Amazon has been a route to quick order fulfillment for some years, retailers that sell through their own have faced a challenge to ensure fast delivery, especially as same-day delivery has evolved to often mean delivery within a few hours.
Obligation into opportunity: How the global pet sector is preparing for PPWR

1 week ago | globalpetindustry.com | Megan Tatum

by Megan Tatum • 15 Apr 2025In February, the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) entered into force. But are manufacturers up to speed with the legislation and with consumer expectations? At times controversial, the PPWR introduces some sweeping changes to the rules that govern packaging across the EU’s 27 member states – including a ban on many single-use plastics and stretches to targets on recyclability and reusability.
Today’s tech for keeping dogs safe outdoors

1 week ago | globalpetindustry.com | Jen Sotolongo

The integration of advanced technology into pet care has revolutionized how owners monitor and ensure the safety of their dogs during their activities. More and more of them consider GPS collars essential tools, thanks to tracking, safety features and smart fencing capabilities. Enhanced location accuracyRecent advances in GPS and cellular technology have significantly improved the functionality of GPS dog collars.
The Nutriment Company expands again with another UK acquisition

1 week ago | globalpetindustry.com | Steve Randall

by Steve Randall • 14 Apr 2025 The transaction has been announced after 2 recent purchases of other British firms. Just months after it acquired 2 UK-based dog food brands, The Nutriment Company (TNC) has added another British brand to its fast-growing portfolio. The Swedish pet nutrition business, which rebranded from Voff last year, has acquired Bulmer Pet Foods, a producer and supplier of dog food with a 30-year legacy. Mark Sharman will continue to lead the firm.
Dutch regulator warns pet food brands of heavy fines for price fixing

2 weeks ago | globalpetindustry.com | Steve Randall

A national regulator has warned that pet food brands that dictate the prices charged by retailers risk fines of up to 40% of their revenues or €90,000 ($97K). The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has issued 9 specific warnings to dog food brands that they must not influence what retailers charge. The ACM has received reports that some suppliers are using wholesalers to fix their prices.
Pets at Home considers workforce cut to streamline store operations

2 weeks ago | globalpetindustry.com | Steve Randall

Pets at Home is in the process of restructuring in-store roles amid speculation of a private equity (PE) takeover. The retailer, which has more than 450 stores across the UK and 140 standalone vets, has confirmed that 2,400 roles across its portfolio have entered into a consultation process to streamline how its stores are operated. Significant growth “Pets at Home has grown significantly over the past few years to become the UK’s leading pet care business.
Will Protix open a new facility in South Korea?

3 weeks ago | globalpetindustry.com | Steve Randall

by Steve Randall • 4 Apr 2025 The Dutch company just received a €1 million investment to explore this option. GlobalPETS has the details. Protix has secured a €1 million ($1.1M) investment from Invest International, a private company funded by public means from the Dutch government to complement the financial markets.
Zesty Paws owner reveals pet nutrition and care as key revenue contributors

3 weeks ago | globalpetindustry.com | Steve Randall

by Steve Randall • 2 Apr 2025 H&H Group’s 2024 financials highlight a decrease in overall business revenue. As the owner of pet supplement brand Zesty Paws, H&H Group says that its pet nutrition and care business has become a key contributor to its overall revenue, accounting for more than 15% of the global health and nutrition company’s FY2024 total. The company hit RMB13 billion ($1.8B/€1.7B) in revenue, 6.3% less than in 2023.
Pets at Home warns of challenging retail environment but says digital and vets are paying off

3 weeks ago | globalpetindustry.com | Steve Randall

Pets at Home says economic headwinds will likely weaken earnings in its next fiscal year, although investment and streamlining should still mean growth. Although it expects to meet the £133 million ($172M/€159M) profit before tax (PBT) for FY25 that it has previously projected, it highlighted the volatility of the consumer backdrop but also noted that it had grown its subscription Pets Club to record high numbers and recruited more veterinary staff. FY2025 results are due at the end of May.