Fressnapf Adapts to AI and Omnichannel Trends
The pet industry is experiencing significant shifts due to trends like AI and omnichannel approaches, requiring businesses to adapt and innovate. Fressnapf Group, a leading player in the sector, [...]
New Sales Manager and Head of E-commerce Join Das Futterhaus
On April 15th, Das Futterhaus, a German specialist retail chain, will welcome Alexander Stübler as its new sales manager, succeeding Thomas Hoffmann. Stübler brings valuable experience from his previous [...]
Alvar Pet Acquires Kivuton, Creating Nordic Pet Health Giant
Alvar Pet, a prominent Finnish direct-to-consumer pet food brand, recently made a significant move by acquiring Verkkokauppa Kivuton (Kivuton), an online retail platform. This acquisition marks the formation of [...]
Hornbach Baumarkt AG: Stable 5.78 Billion Euro Net Sales in 2023/24
In the 2023/24 financial year, Hornbach Baumarkt AG reported total net sales of 5.78 billion euros, almost on par with the previous year despite a slight decrease of 1.1 [...]
Jollyes Partners with Wincanton for Seamless Growth
Jollyes, the British pet store chain, has solidified a new 10-year logistics partnership with Wincanton, a leading supply chain solutions company. The transition to a new shared-user Wincanton site [...]
Placek Pet Products Opens New Warehouse in Podebrady
Specialist retail group Placek Pet Products in the Czech Republic has recently unveiled a brand-new warehouse in Podebrady, situated about 60 kilometers east of Prague. This expansive facility, constructed [...]
Kester Capital Sells Jollyes Retail Group to TDR Capital in Retail Triumph
In a strategic move, Kester Capital, a leading private equity firm specializing in the UK's lower mid-market, has officially inked an agreement to offload its portfolio entity, Jollyes Retail [...]
Maxi Zoo France Adds 40 Stores, Fressnapf Expands in Toulouse-Gramont and Uzès
In the preceding year, Maxi Zoo France saw a 40-store increase, reaching a total of 336 operational outlets. Looking ahead, Fressnapf's French subsidiary aims to continue its expansion efforts [...]
Jollyes Donates £25,000 to Aid Homeless with Billy Chip Partnership
As part of its collaboration with Billy Chip, a social enterprise committed to aiding the homeless, the UK pet store chain Jollyes has contributed over £25,000 to support individuals [...]
Fressnapf Group Surpasses 4-Billion-Euro Sales with Strategic Expansion
In the past year, Fressnapf Group achieved a remarkable feat by surpassing the 4-billion-euro sales mark, recording a substantial year-on-year sales boost of about 475 million euros despite facing [...]