Europe in two days

Download: Europe in two days (PDF-Datei) "Europe in two days - a tour d' horizon of the international pet product sector" is the title of the conference. The two organisers - Dähne Verlag and Management Forum - have put together a top-class programme featuring prominent speakers, and this is aimed at all companies wanting to find out more about the different markets in Europe. Practical reports from different countries are to be at the forefront of the event. Olivier Sillion, President of the French association Prodaf and director of the Animalis retail chain, will talk about the special features of the French pet supplies market. Lars Bergkvist, CEO of the Swedish chain Arken, will present the ambitious plans his company has for expansion. And Ard Malenstein, Director of the Dutch IJsvogel Group, presents new concepts for the further development of his company at home and abroad. Key topics As at the first International Pet Conference two years ago in Frankfurt, eastern Europe will once again be the focus of considerable attention this time around. This is to cater for the strong interest many visitors have in this dynamic region. Many companies are looking to expand into eastern Europe, but have only a limited knowledge of the structure and mentality existing in these countries. At the International Pet Conference, experts with relevant practical experience will therefore give the lowdown and current information on the development of individual states. There will be plenty of discussion at this year's conference on the subject of sustainability. Since an increasing number of major food retailing groups require their suppliers to provide proof of sustainable methods of production, the interest in environmental topics has increased dramatically in the pet sector too. Specific proposals are therefore expected to be put forward at the International Pet Conference as to how companies in the pet sector can contribute more to sustainability without jeopardising their economic competitiveness. PET Retailer of the Year Another major topic will be online shopping in the pet supplies sector. This phenomenon is experiencing huge growth rates in all industrial countries and will probably gain further market share in the trade in the future. This top-class programme of events at the International Pet Conference will be complemented by the Pet World 2008 exhibition. Here innovative companies have the opportunity to present their solutions in the spheres of new…