Attractive superstores

Two new pet stores have recently opened within the space of a few weeks in Frankfurt am Main. At both Kölle-Zoo and Zoo & Co. Welke the emphasis is on …

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Business for the new Italian market

Compared with the situation a few years ago, the Italian market needs innovations for good, stable growth in the ornamental fish business. As an…

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Aquariums offer a source of relaxation pure and simple

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A vicious circle

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Reptile-keeping comes of age

The reptile segment is becoming increasingly important for the pet supplies sector in many countries.

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Target: 100 stores by 2009

Austria is the most successful foreign market for speciality chain Fressnapf. Its Austrian subsidiary is currently celebrating its tenth anniversary.

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A major new player?

Zoodom, an international retail group in the pet supplies sector, is aiming to extend its operations gradually to the whole of Europe. 150 stores are projected …

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Latest progress in the Philippines

Following the recent certification of collection areas and a collector’s group, the supply of MAC-certified fish from the Philippines is …

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Vivariums: Interesting companies at a glance

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Pondering greater expansion abroad

Germany's leading garden centre operator Dehner recently opened its 100th store in Langenhagen, near Hannover. Although the company is intending …

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Ciao Bologna!

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"Demand is growing considerably throughout Europe"

The range of shampoos, eye drops, ear treatments and natural products for pest control is growing rapidly, and the demand for …

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Above-average growth in the market for accessories

The pet supplies market in Germany grew by a further 2.2 per cent last year to € 3.148 bn, according to the latest figures …

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Tracking success in eastern Europe

The Austrian DIY store operator increased its sales by 6 per cent last year to € 1.16 bn, thus extending its market leadership in the DIY …

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