“Like a scene from a horror movie”

The images of the destruction left behind by the natural disasters in Japan were beamed around the world. The extensive damage and threat of a …

Distribution7-8/2011

Premium all-conquering

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Focus on pet health

Pet shops with an in-store veterinary practice are quite common in central Europe. At Centrum Dr Seidla in Lodz (Poland), the pet health business is the focal …

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Aveve peps up its image

In recent years Aveve Retail has significantly strengthened its retail concept. The Belgian retailer has taken some unconventional steps to achieve this.

Distribution5-6/2011

Japan disaster affects the pet supplies market

The Japanese pet market is the second biggest in the world after the USA. Following the devastating natural disasters and consequent …

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Ambitious plans

The Greek pet store chain Pet City has concentrated on the Athens region. It believes that up to 60 stores in the region is a feasible proposition.

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An uncertain future

Japan is everywhere.

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The US market continues to grow

In 2010, the US market for pet-related products and services grew by 6.2 per cent compared with the previous year to € 48 bn.

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An uncertain future

Japan is everywhere.

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Competence in pets

The Spanish pet supplies trade is showing signs of activity once again; the Madrid-based retail chain Zona Mascotas has plans to expand nationwide.

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An uncertain future

Japan is everywhere.

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Distribution channel with high growth rates

Online retailing is likely to grow further in the pet supplies sector in the next few years, but only those with a good concept will be …

Distribution5-6/2011

Pet health – a trendy topic

Joints, teeth, skin and coat are the problem zones for dogs and cats living in the domestic environment. The range of food supplements, toothbrushes a…

Distribution3-4/2011

Pioneers on the Bosporus

An understanding of pet food and what pets need is still in its very early stages in Turkey, and the market offers plenty of potential. To unlock this …

Distribution3-4/2011