News

5/2014

Pet Market Indonesia

Pets on the rise

Nearly 238 mio people, 19 mio cats and 6.5 mio dogs live in the island state of Indonesia in South-East Asia. It is a growth market with huge potential for the pet…

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Djurens Värld

Individually together

The retail group Djurens Värld (Pets World) has existed in Sweden for 20 years. It doesn’t want to be regarded as one of the conventional franchise concepts, …

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Kiebitzmarkt

A strong rural presence

The Kiebitzmarkt stores of German company NBB Fachmärkte für Tier und Garten have been around for twenty years as neighbourhood stores in the rural regions …

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Acquari Caraibi

The key to attracting aquarium lovers

Miria Binini and her son Alberto Vezzani run Acquari Caraibi, a small but thriving shop in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Since 2001 the shop has …

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Cat food - Pet food market

Specialisation ­marches on

When it comes to cat food, the range and choice of products are expanding with growing rapidity, and there still seems to be a need to catch up in the …

Suppliers5/2014

Cat food - Almo Nature

Premium pet food from Genoa

14 years ago, Almo Nature of Italy was one of the first companies in the world to present moist dog and cat food made from ingredients that were …

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Cat food - Bosch Tiernahrung

Blaufelden family firm conquers the world

The German company Bosch Tiernahrung was established 54 years ago in Blaufelden. Now it is a leading manufacturer of dog and cat food in …

Suppliers5/2014

Cat food

A mixed bag of tasty products

When it comes to cat food, the variety of products seems inexhaustible. The industry is continually coming up with new delicacies for cats. Here we …

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Karlie Group

Change at the Karlie Group

There’s been a change at the top of the Karlie Group. Dr Angelika Westerwelle is leaving the company, to be ­succeeded by Dr Michael Perlitz.

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Normerica

Expertise in cat litter

The Canadian manufacturer Normerica was established nearly 25 years ago. As well as a large range of cat litter products, the company markets oven-baked dog…

Suppliers5/2014

Tommi CZ Ltd

Success story in the Czech Republic

Tommi CZ Ltd is celebrating its 25th birthday. The company, which was originally established as a retail business, is now one of the leaders of …

Suppliers5/2014

Trixie

Speciality trade under the spotlight

In the far north of Germany, virtually on the border with Denmark, are the headquarters of Trixie. The company exports to 70 countries and has …

Suppliers5/2014

Hunter

Going it alone

Hunter shops have been opening up in more and more countries in the last few years. The owners of these speciality stores have made a conscious decision to …

Suppliers5/2014

France - Animalis

Aiming for a higher profile

With a new sales and presentation concept that focuses more strongly on its customers’ requirements, the French pet store chain Animalis aims to make …

Distribution5/2014

France - Fressnapf Group

“No need for a ­discount concept”

France is one of the Fressnapf Group’s most important markets. PET worldwide spoke to country manager Jan Wejbrandt.

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France - Tom & Co.

Tom & Co. embarks on expansion

Tom & Co. has opened its first pet store operated by a franchise partner in France.

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Zoological-Botanical Fair

Industry event in ­Poland

The 13th Zoological-Botanical Fair and Exhibition takes place on 3-5 October in Wroclaw. Organiser Wigor Agency promises one of the largest zoological and…

Events5/2014

Zoosphere International

International meeting point

On 26–29 November, the Russian pet trade show Zoosphere International in St Petersburg will bring together professionals from more than 20 countries and…

Events5/2014

New products

5/2014