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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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 …

Distribution11-12/2007

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 …

Distribution11-12/2007

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 …

Distribution11-12/2007

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.  

Distribution11-12/2007

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 …

Distribution9-10/2007

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…

Distribution9-10/2007

"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 …

Distribution9-10/2007

Aquariums offer a source of relaxation pure and simple

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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 …

Distribution9-10/2007

A vicious circle

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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.

Distribution7-8/2007

Reptile-keeping comes of age

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

Distribution7-8/2007