How the pet product sector is developing

How is the pet product sector developing? PET in Europe describes the market situation in five selected countries.

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Welcome to Interzoo

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“After all, we’re only here for the customers”

The Dutch speciality chain Ranzijn opened its first garden centre 20 years ago. Now the company has eight outlets focusing on the pet…

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Forest Act to stretch to reefs

The new expanded US Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act now includes tropical forests, coral reefs and, importantly, “associated coastal …

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EU breathing space for barbs and gouramis

Concerning exports and imports of barbs and gouramis, there is cause for greater optimism than there was just a few weeks ago, writes …

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Market growth through luxury

The trend towards luxury products for dogs and cats is now really gaining momentum. Manufacturers and retailers who have discovered this niche report …

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Europe in two days

Anyone wishing to learn about the latest trends and developments in the European pet product market will have a golden opportunity to do so on 13 and 14 November…

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Everything for aquariums in 3 800 m² of retail space

Not far from the Belgian-French border, the advent of the speciality aquatics store Au Poisson d’Or has proved a magnet for …

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Plenty of light, some shade

In 2007 the British pet market grew by 3 per cent to £ 1.7 bn (€ 2.139 bn), according to the annual report of the Pet Food Manufacturers …

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Focusing on organic growth

The 195 stores that currently make up the Dutch "Pet's Place" speciality chain are to get a new corporate design.

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Changing conditions

The number of garden ponds in Europe continues to grow unchecked even by the deleterious effects of the Koi Herpes Virus (KHV) or the capricious weather.

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Nutro in freefall across Europe 

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"100 stores by 2010"

The Norwegian businessman Per G Braathen bought Swedish pet retail chain Arken Zoo last year. What has happened since then?

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Going for growth

The Belgian speciality chain Tom & Co. aims to open between ten and fifteen new stores this year. In France, where the company launched its first store in …

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