Best kept secret in Osaka

In the USA and in Europe, the retail area and ambience are often key factors taken into account when planning and creating a pet store. A lot of thought …

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Customer magnet in Luxembourg

Gamm Lux, part of the agricultural cooperative De Verband, has completely renovated its biggest Gamm Vert store in Luxembourg-Gasperich. The pet …

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Disney theme parks for pets

The Safari stores in the Montreal area have more in common with a Disney theme park than a conventional pet shop.

Distribution4/2012

Small decline in sales in Germany

The market for pet supplies in Germany declined in 2011 by 0.2 per cent compared with the previous year to € 3.782 bn.

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The two faces of Interzoo

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Djurens Värld expanding in Sweden

The Swedish franchise company Djurens Värld has ­announced that five stores have decided to join the ­company’s concept in recent months.

Distribution3/2012

Ambitious plans in Hungary

Alphazoo is a relatively new pet speciality chain in Hungary, which is expanding strongly and has ambitious plans for the future.

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Success story in France

In the last few years, French pet requisites manufacturer Zolux has boosted its range with the acquisition of two companies. It all began, however, with a …

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A revolution in progress

The pet supplies trade in Moscow is advancing relentlessly. Not a month goes by without new stores opening in the metropolis of 15 million people.

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The pet supplies trade in Montreal

If you’re looking for new ideas for your business, then you’re in the right place in Montreal. Below we offer an overview of some of the leading …

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Boom in the service category

The US pet supplies market grew by 5.3 per cent to $ 50.96 billion last year. This year the American Pet Products Association (APPA) expects growth of …

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It all comes down to fish

The sale of two fish was the starting point for the establishment of Dutch fish wholesaler Ruinemans. The company has been trading for 57 years and has …

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Breaking a taboo in Germany

For over 20 years there has been a taboo in German pet stores on selling dogs. Now this has been broken by Norbert Zajac, proprietor of the world’s …

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Rising standards and demand

When people in the sector talk about the market for dogs and cats, it is always assumed that this means pet food. The rapid development that the range …

Distribution3/2012