Christer Fredriksson is an aquarist through and through. He aims to use the acquisition of a Stockholm tourist attraction to bring his specialist aquatics business more to the fore.
Haute couture for dogs
If it’s haute couture and top class accessories that customers want, Koko von Knebel is one of Europe’s foremost suppliers.
"Think laterally - act differently"
Anyone wishing to learn more about the German market can obtain high-calibre information from market professionals at the Pet Conference in …
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…
Aquariums offer a source of relaxation pure and simple
A young and growing market
Since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, development in the Baltic States has progressed rapidly. Pet shops of 50 to 100 m² in size still dominate the …
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 …
A vicious circle
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.
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 …
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 …
Reptile-keeping comes of age
The reptile segment is becoming increasingly important for the pet supplies sector in many countries.
Vivariums: Interesting companies at a glance
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 …