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Fressnapf grows even in times of crisis

Fressnapf Group

Fressnapf grows even in times of crisis

In the difficult year of 2022, the Fressnapf Group increased its turnover by over eleven per cent to more than 3.5 bn euros.

Distribution2/2023

Spring is upon us

Comment

Spring is upon us

Spring is upon usSongbirds warble their melodies in the early dawn; flowers of the most varied hues burst into bloom in gardens and parks, and deciduous trees are…

Distribution2/2023

“A year full of objectives”

Arcaplanet

“A year full of objectives”

The leading Italian pet store chain Arcaplanet has a lot on for 2023 after a pretty dynamic start to the year.

Distribution2/2023

Turbulent times

pet supplies market in Eastern Europe

Turbulent times

For over a year now, the pet supplies market in Eastern Europe has been feeling the effects of the war in Ukraine. High inflation rates in particular are causing a …

Distribution2/2023

Challenging times

Russian pet product market

Challenging times

The Russian pet product market is slowly developing, despite the massive exodus of foreign producers and suppliers of pet goods from Russia in recent months and …

Distribution2/2023

Spain has a new law

animal welfare legislation

Spain has a new law

At the end of March, the Spanish Congress narrowly passed new animal welfare legislation. The new bill focuses primarily on dogs and cats kept as pets.

Distribution2/2023

Agravis builds a new logistics hub

Completion scheduled for 2024

Agravis builds a new logistics hub

A groundbreaking ceremony has signalled the start of preparations for the construction of a new logistics hub for retail group Agravis Raiffeisen…

Distribution20. April 2023

Amici di Casa Coop opens in Bari

New store on 250 SQM

Amici di Casa Coop opens in Bari

Amici di Casa Coop di Master Coop Alleanza 3.0 has opened a store in Bari.The group’s 23rd store overall has a retail area of 250 m² with a product…

Distribution18. April 2023

Aldi dominates the UK pet food market

Number 1 seller of own-brand pet food

Aldi dominates the UK pet food market

The discount chain Aldi has become the number 1 seller of own-brand pet food in the UK, according to the newsletter of the PLMA association. …

Distribution13. April 2023

Total turnover: 6.5 bn euros

The German pet supplies market in 2022

Total turnover: 6.5 bn euros

With a total turnover of 5.126 bn euros, the German pet sector recorded an increase in turnover of 7.1 per cent in the stationary specialised and food …

Distribution6. April 2023

Fressnapf Austria moves into new premises

Headquarters in Salzburg

Fressnapf Austria moves into new premises

Fressnapf Austria has moved into a new and modern headquarters on almost 1 000 m² in Salzburg. "With the new headquarters, we are meeting …

Distribution4. April 2023

Spain passes a new animal welfare bill

Far-reaching consequences for the pet sector

Spain passes a new animal welfare bill

The Spanish Congress has narrowly passed a new animal welfare bill. Among other things, it provides for a positive list of pets that may be …

Distribution30. March 2023

Only a few days left to vote

Vote to have a chance of winning

Only a few days left to vote

PET worldwide is looking for the Product of the Year 2022/2023 and voting is already well under way. The latest issue of PET worldwide features the …

Distribution28. March 2023

Hornbach grows by 6.3 per cent

Fiscal 2022/2023

Hornbach grows by 6.3 per cent

The DIY store and garden centre operator Hornbach substantially increased its sales in fiscal 2022/23. The company announced that net sales of …

Distribution28. March 2023

Das Futterhaus opens three new stores

Expansion

Das Futterhaus opens three new stores

The pet store chain Das Futterhaus, which has over 400 stores in Germany and Austria, has opened three new stores in March. These are in Kiel …

Distribution23. March 2023

1% overall growth

Fediaf

1% overall growth

The European Pet Food Industry Federation (Fediaf) has published its 2026 Facts & Figures repor…

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A mix of topics as a crowd-puller

Pets Nature

A mix of topics as a crowd-puller

When innovation meets good cheer: at Interzoo, Pets Nature showcased its stand with exciting …

Suppliers

Success stories and industry awards

International Pet Conference

Success stories and industry awards

This autumn, the International Pet Conference is hosting an industry summit on the Danish Baltic …

Events

Success stories and industry awards

International Pet Conference

Success stories and industry awards

This autumn, the International Pet Conference is hosting an industry summit on the Danish Baltic …

Events03/2026

1% overall growth

Fediaf

1% overall growth

The European Pet Food Industry Federation (Fediaf) has published its 2026 Facts & Figures repor…

Distribution03/2026

Three trends

China

Three trends

Platform diversification, functional claims and the rise of domestic brands: Moojing Global has …

Distribution03/2026