Products for small mammals bring in considerable sales each year in most European countries. And since the premium segment is growing stronger all the time, the boom could well last into the future
Trends in fishkeeping
Fishkeeping in Asia differs considerably from the way in which the hobby is pursued in Europe. Our regular contributor and fishkeeping expert John Dawes was …
The economy is humming
Strong growth continues to be a feature of the US market. Dry food, treats and care products in particular are enjoying big sales increases
Pets are an important element
With 17 stores in Holland and one in Belgium, the fledgling Dutch garden centre group Life & Garden can look back on a satisfactory launch. …
Small animals are a growth segment
Positive market trend
Dog and cat food is still experiencing a growth trend in Europe. In eastern Europe in particular, the market is booming
Nothing is impossible
The USA is living up to its reputation as the land of unlimited opportunities, even in the pet sector
A boom segment, but with risks
The garden pond segment remains interesting and lucrative for the pet product trade, although the tricks played by the weather over the years and the…
Good prospects for growth in the east
Superior pet departments
In the UK, garden and pet supplies go hand in hand. The pet departments to be found in the seven garden centres operated by the Garden & Leisure chain …
Shopping experience par excellence
The German pet supplies chain Zoo & Co. Bangel has opened a new flagship store in Waltersdorf, close to Berlin
Speciality trade takes market share from the supermarkets
Although the French market for pet products only grew slightly last year, the speciality trade made a good showing, …
Eastern Europe under the spotlight
Let's go east, many manufacturing companies in the pet supplies sector are saying, and are expanding rapidly into the new EU member states. What …
A segment that is evolving
The reptile and amphibian segment is still in its infancy in the Scandinavian pet sector. Insiders in the sector say the segment is lagging 5-10 years …
Moving trends in research
Dr Alessandro Gramenzi describes where the main areas of interest lie in research into dog and cat food