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Four new openings

Kiriel opens new stores

Kiriel, a French operator of garden centres serving local communities, has opened four new stores since the beginning of the year. They are located in Dompierre-sur-Besbre in the Auvergne-Rhône Alpes region, in Aubagne …

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Pet salon management software

PIF partners with Tuft

The UK-based Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced a new partnership with pet salon management software Tuft. This company enables salon owners to …

Distribution17. May 2022

Tom & Co.

Steady expansion

Belgian pet store chain Tom & Co. is pressing ahead with expansion. It intends to open more than ten new stores this year, with the main focus on France. …

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Petoutlet

A force in Portugal

Portugal has a dynamic pet supplies market. Recently opening its 50th store, Petoutlet has consolidated its position as market leader in the country. More …

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USA

New record high

According to provisional figures from the industry association APPA, the pet supplies market attained a record high last year at 109.6 bn dollars.

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New trends

Growth market with plenty of potential

Global changes in the pet supplies market are also noticeable in Southeast Asia. New trends such as natural premium pet food, functional …

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Analysis

A global growth market

Industry experts have known for a long time that treats for cats and dogs are an important market. Globally, sales are increasing in step with choice and …

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Germany

German pet market continues to grow

With overall sales totalling 4.786 bn euros, pet stores and grocery retailers in Germany enjoyed sales growth of 6 per cent in 2021. …

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Arcaplanet

Green light for the new Arcaplanet Group

Although Arcaplanet and Fressnapf are to be permitted to merge, they must part with up to 70 of their stores. Shortly after the competition…

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Comment

Time to talk

The Covid-19 pandemic is not over yet, but we have all regained a bit of normality. It’s a new normal, marked by struggling supply chains, a shortage of raw materials …

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Ukraine

War gives rise to new uncertainties

The pet supplies sector is following the war in Ukraine with considerable sympathy for the plight of the Ukrainian population, but also with …

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Insects

Reducing the pawprint

Insects are regarded as one of the most sustainable sources of protein for the production of dog food and treats. The treats are especially popular with new …

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