The networking event

The International Pet Conference in Amsterdam will be the conference highlight of the pet supplies sector this autumn. As of mid-October, over 140 delegates …

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A dynamic market

With the increase in Russian purchasing power, the pet product market is steadily growing. Industry insider Lidia Semenova reports in detail for PET in Europe.

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Concepts for brand presentation

A growing number of consumers’ purchasing decisions are made at the point of sale. Due to this, packaging is becoming increasingly important, even …

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The popularity of pets is growing

The Indian pet product industry is growing at a healthy annual rate of between 10 and 15 per cent. Ambuj Thapa describes the characteristics of …

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Expansion continues

Expansion is continuing apace at Qualipet. In addition to refitting the “My Friends” stores it has acquired, the company will open further new stores this year.

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Number of pets continues to grow

Even if concern in the pet product sector regarding the development of the UK economy as a whole is increasing, the continued growth of the pet …

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The pet industry meets in Amsterdam in November

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EU imposes ban on Malaysian cyprinids

The European Commission has suspended imports from Malaysia of several species of cyprinids, including koi, goldfish, silver carp and grass …

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Pioneer of the Slovenian pet supplies trade

Vetpet is one of the leading suppliers to pet stores in the region that was formerly Yugoslavia. In addition to this wholesale business…

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Meeting the decision makers

The programme of events for the International Pet Conference in Amsterdam is now complete. The list of speakers features so many prominent names that it…

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Think small, think luxury

Rising rents and the resulting reduction in size of the average living space in central and eastern European cities such as Prague, Warsaw and Budapest …

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Expansion to continue

Gimborn Czechia recently moved to premises north of Prague. In addition to its administrative offices and a 6 000 m² warehouse, the wholesale and retail …

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Retailer brands gaining market share

Private label continues to make impressive gains across Europe, according to the latest Nielsen market share statistics from the PLMA’s new …

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A superior shopping experience in Austria

Megazoo signals the launch of a new sales concept in Austria with which new quality standards are to be set in the pet product trade there…

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