Das Futterhaus

Edging ahead on quality

The concept store of Das Futterhaus in Buxtehude is a new shop concept introduced by the pet store chain to set itself apart from its rival Fressnapf in …

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Placek

Placek shakes up the Russian market

The Czechia-based Placek Group has opened the largest pet store in Russia, boasting a retail area of 1 500 m2, in a prominent shopping centre in…

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Taiwan - Euromonitor

From pets to family members

2017 was a stronger year for Taiwanese pet care compared to 2016, with 8 per cent value growth. According to Euromonitor International, Taiwan is the …

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Alpha Zoo

Strong player in Hungary

Alpha Zoo is one of the leading pet store chains in Hungary with 40 outlets. The company is targeting further expansion and aims to open at least one new …

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Editorial

Changing times

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Zero growth in bricks-and-mortar stores

In 2017 the German pet supplies market grew by just 0.3 per cent to 4.16 bn euros in the speciality stores and supermarkets.

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Swiss pet market

Swiss pet market turns upside down

The changing face of the Swiss pet supplies market is prompting Qualipet and Delphin Amazonia to go in new directions. This will also have an …

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Small animals -

Upward trend in the small animal market

The market for small animals is still exhibiting steady growth in many countries, both in terms of sales and population figures.

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Pet Retailers North America

A dynamic market

The 2018 Pet Business Top 25 Retailers list shows that North America's largest pet store chains continued to experience growth over the past year - a trend that …

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France

Growth exceeds plan

France is one of three key markets in Europe that Fressnapf is focused on outside of its home market. PET worldwide met the president of Maxi Zoo France, Jan …

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Editorial

Multicoloured pet world

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Fressnapf

Fressnapf restructures management team

Thunderbolt at Fressnapf: Alfred Glander, hitherto chairman of the management board at Europe's leading pet store chain, has left the company…

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Spain

What makes Spain tick

Little is known about pet keeping in Spain, but the expansion of modern pet store chains has deepened interest in the market. TiendAnimal conducted a customer…

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Cat food -

A European mass market

Around 25 per cent of all European households have at least one or two cats. Cats are regarded as sensitive, wilful creatures; this makes special demands on …

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