News

3/2015

Heimtier-Kongress 2015

Ideas, innovations and new potential

What's going on in the German pet supplies market? What do high street retailers think of online stores? The answers can be found at the …

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British pet market

Price war in UK

Growth in the British pet market is set to slow to 9.3 per cent over the next five years, forecasts the UK retail search agency and consulting firm Conlumino.

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Pet market in Austria

Pet supplies market reaches new heights

The pet supplies market in Austria once again grew substantially in virtually all categories in 2014. This positive trend has been observed …

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Pet market in France

Highs and lows

The French economy has not yet entirely recovered from the difficulties experienced in the last few years. But while other branches of industry are limping along, …

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Vanypets.com

New player in the Spanish online market

The number of online stores in Spain is on the increase. One of the latest to appear in the market is Vanypets.com. The shop was established…

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Zoo Royal

Zoo Royal aims to grow internationally

The German online pet supplies retailer Zoo Royal, part of the Rewe group since last year, is eyeing international expansion as well as …

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Dobey/Faunaland

"We don't want to be the cheapest"

The pet store chain Dobey/Faunaland has developed a new concept for its stores under the name "Dierspecialist" ("Pet specialist"). The stores are…

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Zoomark International

Ready for a new show highlight

Over 600 exhibitors from more than 40 countries are expected to be in attendance at Zoomark International in Bologna from 7 to 10 May.

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Zoomark analysis

Most exhibitors have high expectations

For most manufacturers of pet products, the Italian market is an important one. That's the verdict of a survey by PET worldwide of exhibitors…

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Scruffs

Inspiration comes from all corners

Founded in 2005, the UK-based company Scruffs is now firmly established as one of Europe's leading brands of luxury pet bedding

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Beeztees

Shopper study on pet accessories

The Dutch company Beeztees has been studying and analysing consumer behaviour with regard to the pet accessories category. It is the first time …

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Paragon Pet Products

Dental care from the Netherlands

The Dutch company Paragon Pet Products Europe B.V. has enjoyed success to date primarily in the American market with its Whimzees chew treats. …

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Pooch & Mutt

Healthy feeding

Pooch & Mutt's mission is to ensure that all dogs lead a happy and healthy life. The British company, founded by Guy Blaskey, has quickly established itself as …

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Radio Systems Corporation

Working on the special relationship

The American company Radio Systems Corporation launched its Petsafe brand over 20 years ago. Now the brand is an important name in the …

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USA - Pet market in the USA

Surpassing the $60 bn mark

The US pet market grew by 4.2 per cent last year compared with 2013 to over $58 bn. As revealed in the margins of the international pet show Global Pet …

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USA - American pet care market

"Income distribution becoming more uneven"

The American pet care market may be growing again, but this growth is highly uneven, points out the market research company Euromonitor …

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USA - Online retailing in the USA

Online sales at $2 bn

Online retailing has now begun to advance into the pet supplies sector in the USA too. Internet sales of pet products already account for 4 per cent of the …

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USA - Global Pet Expo

"Another record-breaking year"

The leading US pet show Global Pet Expo in Orlando welcomed over 6 000 buyers, an increase of 8.3 per cent over last year.

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PATS Sandown

Pet news at the race track

The PATS Sandown trade show staged at Sandown Park near London once again attracted a high visitor turnout this year. There was also a greater garden …

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New products

3/2015

Hagen

Nerf Dog line of dog toys – it’s Nerf or nothing

3/2015

Dr. Clauder

Dr. Clauder’s to launch B.A.R.F. specialities in Italy

3/2015

Hagen

Vesper – the new cat furniture line

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