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 …
Growing importance of private labels
The speciality Dutch cooperative Discus was pretty busy in 2007, acquiring new franchise partners, increasing sales and making its product …
Well-prepared for the future
In spite of the difficult market situation, wholesale firm Zoohaus Heimtierbedarf has been successful in cementing its position as one of the leading …
"100 stores by 2010"
The Norwegian businessman Per G Braathen bought Swedish pet retail chain Arken Zoo last year. What has happened since then?
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.
Counting down to the launch
In April around 60 products for dogs are to be launched onto the European market under the “8 in 1” brand.
World's largest plant for the production of fat balls
Vital Petfood Group A/S (VPG) of Denmark has expanded its activities within the wild bird segment and established the world's …
Bringing expertise to the market
The Swiss company Petco, part of the Provet Holding group, supplies pet product retailers and breeders with Hill's products, along with a wide …
Problem-solver from Italy
For over ten years the Italian pet food manufacturer Sanypet has been developing top-quality dog and cat food products, which effectively combat food …
Vitakraft seeks greater variety
Vitakraft has launched a completely new food range for dogs and cats onto the market throughout Europe. Its new food mixers, which can be mixed in a…
Premium treats for the European market
Premium treats for dogs have turned into a moneyspinner in recent months for the European pet product trade. One of the leading and most …
Foretaste of Interzoo
The trend from previous years of many trade visitors from northern France heading to the Belgian trade show Anido has become even stronger this year.
What's new in the retail sector
Garden ponds are a growth segment that is gaining momentum internationally year by year. Water treatments and food are increasingly the focus of …