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3/2003
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Pets Mart and Petco in step
In spite of the poor economic situation and the war in Iraq, the two leading pet speciality retailers Pets Mart and Petco grew their sales considerably in the first quarter of this year. Pets Mart increased its sales by 4.8 per cent, while the figure for Petco was 4.6 per cent. Both firms are aiming to expand substantially this year. Pets Mart plans to open 60 new stores, while Petco envisages between 45 and 50 new openings.
Pets Mart and Petco are aiming to expand substantially this year.
Hydor establishes a branch near Sacramento
The Italian company Hydor, one of the leading producers of high-tech aquarium equipment, has launched a subsidiary in the United States with Hydor USA. The town of Orangevail, near Sacramento, California, was chosen as the location for the new branch’s offices and showroom. Hydor will also have a warehouse close to Los Angeles in order to handle orders from the North American market as quickly as possible.
To manage its new North American branch, Hydor has chosen Phillip M. Cooper, a well-known name in the American pet market. Cooper has been a successful director of marketing in several important American companies in the pet sector for years. Elio Angriman, Hydor’s sales and marketing director, said “We have known and appreciated Phillip for years. This relationship of friendship and esteem was the reason why we asked him to manage our American branch.”
The decision to establish a new branch of the company in the United States represents a step forward in a strategy aimed at reaching and conquering all the international aquatics markets, starting with North America. According to the company, the Hydor USA branch is just the first step on the road to conquering the North American market and exporting Hydor’s brand and products worldwide.
Nutro grows faster than most competitors
The best-selling dog food in US pet stores for the past two years was “Natural Choice Lamb & Rice”, made by Nutro Products. This has emerged from data compiled by ASW, an independent market research firm that audits pet store sales. “This finding was gratifying but not surprising”, said Jerry Harding, senior product manager for Nutro. Harding commented, “Natural Choice Lamb & Rice has been the best-selling lamb and rice dog food in pet stores for several years, as dog owners have learned how well it performs and how much dogs like it. Now it’s outselling not just lamb and rice foods, but all other dog foods carried by pet…
In spite of the poor economic situation and the war in Iraq, the two leading pet speciality retailers Pets Mart and Petco grew their sales considerably in the first quarter of this year. Pets Mart increased its sales by 4.8 per cent, while the figure for Petco was 4.6 per cent. Both firms are aiming to expand substantially this year. Pets Mart plans to open 60 new stores, while Petco envisages between 45 and 50 new openings.
Pets Mart and Petco are aiming to expand substantially this year.
Hydor establishes a branch near Sacramento
The Italian company Hydor, one of the leading producers of high-tech aquarium equipment, has launched a subsidiary in the United States with Hydor USA. The town of Orangevail, near Sacramento, California, was chosen as the location for the new branch’s offices and showroom. Hydor will also have a warehouse close to Los Angeles in order to handle orders from the North American market as quickly as possible.
To manage its new North American branch, Hydor has chosen Phillip M. Cooper, a well-known name in the American pet market. Cooper has been a successful director of marketing in several important American companies in the pet sector for years. Elio Angriman, Hydor’s sales and marketing director, said “We have known and appreciated Phillip for years. This relationship of friendship and esteem was the reason why we asked him to manage our American branch.”
The decision to establish a new branch of the company in the United States represents a step forward in a strategy aimed at reaching and conquering all the international aquatics markets, starting with North America. According to the company, the Hydor USA branch is just the first step on the road to conquering the North American market and exporting Hydor’s brand and products worldwide.
Nutro grows faster than most competitors
The best-selling dog food in US pet stores for the past two years was “Natural Choice Lamb & Rice”, made by Nutro Products. This has emerged from data compiled by ASW, an independent market research firm that audits pet store sales. “This finding was gratifying but not surprising”, said Jerry Harding, senior product manager for Nutro. Harding commented, “Natural Choice Lamb & Rice has been the best-selling lamb and rice dog food in pet stores for several years, as dog owners have learned how well it performs and how much dogs like it. Now it’s outselling not just lamb and rice foods, but all other dog foods carried by pet…
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