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Zooplus has added 10,000 products through a Spanish marketplace and says it plans to launch in more European markets in 2027.

PETS+ Brain Squad members describe postponed marketing, technology, finance and operations work at independent pet businesses.

The ASPCA says its 2026 work focused on pet-friendly housing, veterinary access and farm-animal protections, with a New York City carriage ban among its milestones.

Pet businesses in Mexico grew 57.2% from 2019 to 2025 as Petco expanded and pharmacy chains and e-commerce firms moved into pet care.

A PetScreening survey found 81% of U.S. rental operators report more pet-owning tenants, alongside pet-related repair costs and leasing benefits.

PETS+ says 200 retailers received its October Sample Box, featuring new or new-to-them cat products. The report lists a range of pet items and prices.

Fressnapf | Maxi Zoo will place 144 stores in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg under a shared regional structure from January 2027.

HABRI’s 2026 U.S. survey reports widespread awareness of pet-related health benefits, alongside concerns about ownership costs and housing.

Phillips says its Hamilton operations have been integrated into Easton and Taunton centers, adding more than 8,000 SKUs to Northeast retailers’ assortment.

Ten dogs, including a puppy, were removed from a Pelzer property as the ASPCA supports care and investigation in a suspected dogfighting case.