In 2006 Fressnapf will have at least four new stores under the “Maxi Zoo” logo. The first of these, with a retail area of 600 m2, opened on 15 December in Treviso and is operated by Fressnapf subsidiary Maxi Zoo Italia. Christopher Spitzley, the managing director of Maxi Zoo Italia, has held various high-profile positions in the Italian retail sector since 1994, most recently as managing director of the Italian discount organization Eurospin.