March
Why a British vet giant is circling Australia
London-listed pets-and-vets company CVS Group has already spent more than $200 million on buying vet practices Down Under. Here’s why the UK player is so keen.
February
Colgate-Palmolive swoops on Quadrant’s $500m pets business
The New York-listed consumer products giant is best known for dish soaps and toothpaste brands, but has been growing its exposure to the pet sector.
Why you can have a pet – but no car – in build to rent
Good public transport access is key to Australian build-to-rent housing and car parks aren’t crucial. But that will change as the sector broadens.
January
Bone appetite! $1b-plus sellside gig for Real Pet Food Co on offer
Street Talk understands private equity-backed Real Pet Food Company has issued requests for proposals to investment bankers.
Why this young retail boss ‘killed the PowerPoint culture’
Chad Burke, head of Swaggle, an online pet specialty retailer owned by Coles, cut down on slide decks in meetings to promote better collaboration.
It cost $20k to bring a dog to Australia, but that was just the start
If there was a pet under your tree this Christmas, buckle up for a lifetime of expense (along with the love, of course).
December 2024
8 glittery gifts for your partner
From signature jewellery that cries “look at me!” to subtle looks and personalised pieces, we’ve got you covered.
November 2024
Greencross names new CEO as TPG eyes exit path
The new chief executive of the vet clinics and Petbarn and City Farmers pet stores arrives amid intense competition from Woolworths and other big retailers.
October 2024
Animal spirits: sponsors, trade stalk Apiam Animal Health
Sources said Vizard has fielded a handful of non-binding, indicative proposals this year, including from EQT, Quadrant and a trade player out of Canada.
September 2024
People are splurging on their pets like never before
Americans are now spending more on their fur babies than they do on childcare, part of a trend across developed nations.
July 2024
EBOS chews over Quadrant’s pet food biz Prime100
Quadrant has brought in Houlihan Lokey for the strategic review of Prime100 which is a supplier to Greencross’ Petbarn retail chain.
Quadrant taps Houlihan Lokey for premium pet food review
The private equity firm with a strong track record in the pets category is mulling its options, including a sale of the premium Prime100 brand.
Meme stock kingpin’s latest play has hit a brick wall
The man behind the GameStop mania of 2021 has a new $US250 million bet: pet food retailer Chewy, but it isn’t going to plan.
May 2024
PetO snares stores from Woolworths-backed pet group
The supermarket giant’s long-running process to buy PETstock completed the last competition hurdle with privately held PetO swooping in to acquire some sites.
April 2024
New airline Bark bets big on $9278 flights for dogs
Pets are often flown to the wrong destinations or mishandled by airport staff. This private jet service, including “dog Champagne”, aims to solve that.
March 2024
Danish pet food giant laps up local producer Staughton Group
Sources said Ridley, a major producer of animal feed with a market capitalisation of some $700 million, was the underbidder for Staughton.
December 2023
ACCC gives nod to Woolworths pets deal with asset sales in tow
The purchase price for the supermarket giant’s 55 per cent stake in the pet company is now expected to be $438 million, reduced from $586 million.
Competition regulator drags its paws on Woolworths’ PETstock buy
Next week will mark the 12-month anniversary of Street Talk’s report that the supermarket giant was preparing to buy the pet foods and accessories group.
Having a dog cuts your dementia risk by 40pc, scientists claim
Researchers in Japan say their study is the first time that science has established a clear link between owning a dog and the onset of dementia.
November 2023
Tech wreck pessimism no match for AI and Australia’s pet obsession
Mad Paws is struggling to win over ASX investors despite robust growth, while Aussie firms making autonomous vehicles and AI road cameras are thriving.