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Pedigree Wholesale is running PATS 2026 as a first-look buying event for independents

Pedigree Wholesale's PATS 2026 booth is being positioned as a launch platform for exclusive SKUs rather than a catalog display. The UK distributor is showcasing exclusive launches and refreshed ranges at Stand K10, with show-only promotional discounts for retailers who attend.

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The Money

Deals, M&A, funding — and the read-through for indies.

• This piece was held at the editorial gate
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Pet Business World
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Woof will operate independently under its existing brand and team while gaining access to The Farmer's Dog's resources.  Read →
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On the Shelf

New products, merchandising, and what's actually selling.

• SG&A expenses climbed to 19.7% of revenue in 2025 for European grocery retailers
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Global Pet Industry
• The Honest Kitchen Added Fish to Its Clusters Line
The new recipe uses wild-caught salmon and whitefish, goes live October 1 at Petco, PetSmart, and independents, and is already on the brand's site.  Read →
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The Operator

IndiePet Sets September 26 as Neighborhood Pet Store Day for Independent Retailers
The event is structured as a marketing moment, not a discount day, landing in Q3 before Black Friday noise drowns out specialty messaging.  Read →
 
 

Quick Hits

01.  France begins fining pet stores that sell dogs or cats under a new enforcement decree — The decree takes effect August 2, 2026, and makes selling a dog or cat in a pet store a fifth-class offense carrying a fine up to €1,500 per animal.
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