Aug 20, 2026
Amidst the wave of deep integration and accelerating consumer transformation in the global pet industry, the 2025 GPRF Global Pet Retailer Forum was grandly held in Guangzhou on November 6. As one of the highest-level concurrent international summits during the PSC Pet Sourcing Fair, the forum was jointly initiated by the Shi Fang Forum and PSC Fair, with the esteemed support of Global Strategic Brand Partner RANOVA and China Regional Strategic Brand Partner XCH· Xu Cuihua.
Under the theme "Intelligent Network, Transnational Love," and guided by the underlying thread of "Chinese Opportunities and Global Integration from a Worldwide Perspective," the forum, for the first time, gathered over ten top retail leaders, industry giants, and senior experts from the United States, Canada, Russia, the Czech Republic, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, China, and other countries. Through the innovative format of "Keynote Presentations + Multiple Summit Dialogues," the forum constructed an efficient platform for ideological exchange and experience sharing for global pet retail practitioners. The agenda was packed with substantive content throughout the day, sparking profound resonance and establishing itself as a veritable feast of high-end international thought leadership in pet retail.
Morning Session: International Insights & Chinese Data – A Dual-dimensional Decoding of New Retail Horizons
The forum commenced at 9:00 with solemn opening addresses. Mr. Cheng Yang, President of the Pet Industry Working Committee of the China Association of Inspection and Quarantine (CIQA); Mr. Liu Zhe, General Manager of Lang Nuo (Pets); and Mr. Yu Peng, Vice President and Secretary-General of the Shi Fang Forum, took the stage successively. They shared profound reflections and future expectations for the development of global pet retail from the dimensions of industry standards and globalization, corporate innovation practices, and platform empowerment, respectively, setting a professional and forward-looking tone for the day's agenda.
【New Horizons: New Insights into Global Pet Retail】 (9:30-11:10)
In this session, four international luminaries delivered in-depth analyses of different regional markets worldwide:
"Insights into the U.S. Pet Retail Market" – Mr. Adam Basche (CEO/Founder, Midas Agency Group/SCOWT Sourcing): Leveraging his deep understanding of the U.S. market, he outlined the current landscape and future evolutionary trends of North American pet retail.
"Insights into the Canadian Pet Retail Market" – Mr. Jardin Schnur (CEO, BONE AND BISCUIT): Unveiled the unique consumption characteristics and emerging retail opportunities in Canada, another core North American market.
"Market Opportunities and Risks: Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean" – Mr. Robert Scott Eisenberg (President, Atlas International CSB LLC): Provided an in-depth analysis of the market potential, consumption habits, and potential risk points in Latin America and the Caribbean region.
"Russia's Pet Market: Insights, Opportunities and Strategic Partnerships" – Ms. Yulia Dolzhenkova (CEO, Zooinform & RUBLS Ltd): Shared the unique ecosystem, growth drivers, and key strategies for localization partnerships within the Russian pet market.
【Trend & Insight: New Trends in Chinese Pet Retail】 (11:10-12:00)
The agenda then turned to the Chinese market, where the release of two heavyweight reports based on in-depth research garnered significant attention:
"Whitepaper: Retail Data and Consumer Insights for Service & Niche Pet Stores" – Ms. Liu Xiaoxia (Founder of the Whitepaper): Precisely depicted the development status, operational models, and core consumer profiles of Chinese pet service stores and niche specialty shops using detailed data.
"2026 China Pet Retail Forecast: Interpreting Consumer Behavior and Trends Through Big Five Platform Data" – Mr. Du Fenglin (Founder of Phoenix Aura Brand Consulting; Mentor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University): Based on big data from five major consumer platforms, he provided a forward-looking forecast of the transformation direction and consumer behavior trends in China's 2026 pet retail market, offering crucial data support for corporate strategic decision-making.
Afternoon Session: Summit Dialogues & Experience Sharing – Charting New Paths for Growth
The afternoon session opened with an enthusiastic address by Mr. Wen Guangkai, Chairman of Hangzhou GAOYEA XUANZONG Pet Trading Limited Liability Company. Drawing on his brand's practical experience, he shared unique insights into retail channel innovation and co-creating value with consumers.
Subsequently, three summit dialogues and keynote presentations focusing on core industry issues took center stage, sparking intense intellectual exchange:
【Empowerment & Growth】Summit Dialogue: Titled "China vs. The World — Product Retail & Grooming Services: Symbiotic Growth or Independent Sprints?" Guided by moderator Mr. Kong Heng, expert observers Mr. Whye Tye (David) Ng (Singapore, PLC), Ms. Li Yanyi (Lihai Pets), Mr. Wang Jingqi (Mars Pet Supermarket), and Mr. Liu Hongyou (Pi Ban Zhang) engaged in a vigorous and constructive discussion on integrated models of retail and services, drawing from practices in both Chinese and international markets.
【Innovation & New Engine】Summit Dialogue: Focused on "China vs. The World — Live Pet Parks & Pet Interaction Cafés: New Engines for Industry Growth and Havens for Human-Pet Joy." Moderated by Ms. Qin Xiaodan, observers Mr. Chen Li, Mr. Wang Gongyu, Mr. Jiang Jiyun, and Mr. Sun Li conducted in-depth exchanges on the business models, user experience, and sustainable development paths of these emerging formats.
【The Convergence and Insights: China's Vitality Meets Global Experience】Keynote Presentations
This segment aimed to connect global wisdom with Chinese practice, with two speakers offering highly inspiring reflections from the perspectives of overseas philosophies and local innovation paths:
"Pet Parents are the Only Ones" – Mr. František Polda (Commercial Director, Placek Group, Czech Republic): Combining European experience, he profoundly explained the business philosophy centered on the needs of pet parents.
"Drawing on Others' Strengths: Global Learning and Local Innovation for Chinese Pet Enterprises" – Yin Hao (Founder of Gou Dao Pets, China): Based on the unique ecosystem of the Chinese market, he raised a critical question: How can Chinese pet enterprises absorb advanced global experience while achieving localized innovation and transcendence? Sharing from the development practices of Gou Dao Pets, he explained how, after learning from international retail models, supply chain management, and brand building, they creatively adapted these learnings to fit Chinese consumer behaviors, channel characteristics, and cultural context, forging a development path with Chinese characteristics.
【Future & New Chapter】Summit Dialogue:
The forum's final dialogue concluded with warmth and tribute. Moderated by Hao Bo, founder of the Pet Industry New Venture Research Institute, pioneers from China and across the globe gathered together: Mr. David Amon (President, Four Paws Group Inc., Canada), Mr. Mamoun AlShan (CEO, Life & Nature, Saudi Arabia), Mr. Jardin Schnur (CEO, BONE AND BISCUIT, Canada), Mr. Yin Hao (Founder, Gou Dao Pets, China), Ms. Dong Xiaochen (Founder, Landuowan Pet & LUCAFE, China), and Mr. Sun Shu (Founder, Zuoyou Pet, China). They shared their founding aspirations, stories of perseverance through cycles, and boundless hopes for the industry's future.
The successful convening of this GPRF Forum has not only built a high-end bridge connecting Chinese and global pet retail, but also, through the dynamic exchange of insights, has provided invaluable global perspectives and practical Chinese solutions for the industry to forge a path toward sustainable growth amid transformation.
