With overall sales totalling almost 5.5 bn euros, an increase of 4.3 per cent over the previous year, the German pet supplies market can regard itself as a winner emerging from the last (coronavirus) year.
"We are driving consolidation of the sector"
The Fressnapf Group ended its anniversary year with record annual sales of 2.65 bn euros, equivalent to an increase of 351 mio euros or…
Pets are booming
The coronavirus pandemic has brought a huge upswing for the Austrian pet supplies sector.
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Ample opportunities in China's pet sector
A move by China to raise the status of dogs from livestock to companion will not only save their lives, but is also likely to contribute …
Small dogs
Small dogs: a cure for the Covid blues
In many countries, the number of dogs has increased sharply since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Small dog breeds in particular …
Zooplus sets high growth targets
Zooplus AG aims to continue its growth curve this year. As board chairman Dr Cornelius Patt explained at the virtual Capital Markets Day, the …
United Kingdom
Brexit and the pet sector
The United Kingdom ceased to be part of the EU internal market and customs union on 1 January 2021. The realisation of Brexit has also had an impact on …
A big heart for pets
If you are a cat or a dog or any pet for that matter, Taiwan is the place to be. PET worldwide reporter Alma J. Buelva reveals what makes this such an …
Editorial
Coronavirus accelerates consolidation wave
Arvato to deliver abroad too for Fressnapf
The logistics service provider Arvato Supply Chain Solutions, which belongs to Bertelsmann, will continue to be responsible for the …
Fressnapf
"We have a lot to offer as a partner"
Fressnapf boss Torsten Toeller is mulling over expansion into new countries. As an alternative to new country subsidiaries, he is considering …
Adapting to the pandemic
The pet supplies industry in Latin America has experienced huge growth in recent years. Expert Diana Mercado analyses how the pet market has been impacted …
Bring on the next growth phase
With 10.6 million inhabitants, the Czech Republic is quite a small country compared with its neighbours Poland and Germany. In the Plaček Group, …
Plaček Group acquires Zoodom Slovakia
With the acquisition of Zoodom Slovakia, the Plaček Group has strengthened its presence in the country.