Swiss market leader in pet food

With a share of roughly 40 per cent of the overall market, Migros is the undisputed market leader in pet food sales in Switzerland. The company aims…

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Big in small spaces

The Spanish pet supplies chain Hobby-Zoo is an institution. Since the first store opened in 1979 in Seville, the chain has become firmly established in the …

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Sales increase as cats grow in popularity

Now that cats have finally taken their place as members of the family even in southern and eastern Europe, sales of cat food are rising …

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Getting the customer service right

Internationally renowned retail consultant and conference speaker John Stanley outlines what it all comes down to in retailing. His credo is: …

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Innovations make all the difference

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"We will open 100 stores by 2010"

The first Pet's Place store opened in Barcelona in October 2005. Two further outlets followed in April and May 2006, also in Barcelona. General …

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New concept for city stores

The Dutch IJsvogel Group has opened a new 500 m² Pet's Place store in Arnhem's Musiscentrum shopping mall. The store is to act as a model for the …

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The Banggai story

Cites decided not to list the Banggai cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni) in Appendix II at its 14th Conference of the Parties. Much has happened since then, as …

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Good prospects for further growth

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A versatile Swede

Christer Fredriksson is an aquarist through and through. He aims to use the acquisition of a Stockholm tourist attraction to bring his specialist aquatics …

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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.  

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"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 …

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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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