In 2023, the pet sector returned to normality once again, although this normality no longer had much to do with circumstances pre-pandemic. Analysis by PET worldwide managing editor Ralf Majer-Abele.
Exclusive brands
Exclusive brands still on trend in retail
At a time of inflation and consumer reticence, exclusive brands gain a higher status, even in pet product retailing.
Jollyes
Jollyes on the road to success
The UK pet store chain is on an upward trajectory, winning a prestigious award and with new stores on the way.
Alpha-Pet
My neighbour the pet shop
Elena Risch and Mike Gubser took over the pet shop in Zürich, Switzerland, just a year ago. They have retained the local store concept and steadily …
Private label business
High inflation boosts private label business
Leading pet store chains are opting increasingly for own-brand products. By doing this they aim to increase their price competitiveness…
Just Pets
Just Pets sets up vending machine outlet
The Malaysian pet retailer Just Pets is testing an unconventional 24-hour sales channel for pet products in a suburb of Kuching.
Comment
Takeovers, deals and partnerships
The Covid pandemic gave the pet supplies industry an unexpected boost. Quite a few industry players were blinded by this development and dreamt of…
Analysis
A growth market
The market research company Future Market Insights estimates that the market for dietary supplements in Germany will continue to grow at an average rate of 7.3 per …
Poland’s pet food market
Growing steadily
Poland’s pet food market is steadily growing, thanks to stable domestic demand and an increasing volume of exports.
Brand name unified
Maxi Zoo becomes Fressnapf in Switzerland
In western Switzerland, all Maxi Zoo stores have now been renamed Fressnapf. “The name has been changed with the aim of strengthening the …
Important animal welfare
Suziria Group establishes benevolent fund
The Ukrainian group of companies, Suziria, has announced the establishment of benevolent fund, Suziria Charity. A project has been …
Continuing to expand
Jollyes opens 100th branch
The UK pet store chain Jollyes has announced that new stores will be opened in Belfast, Newport and Rotherham before Easter. A new distribution centre in…
Price trend in the euro zone
Inflation falls slightly to 2.8 per cent
Inflation in the euro zone abated slightly at the start of the year. Consumer prices in January were 2.8 per cent higher than a year ago, …
B2B marketplace
Wholesale Pet has a new owner
American B2B marketplace Wholesale Pet.com has been acquired by Tiny Fund I LP. The Canadian technology holding has taken over Retail Store Networks …
3rd quarter 2024
Pets at Home increases turnover
The UK pet store chain Pets at Home has issued a trading statement for the 12-week period to 4 January. This reveals that customer revenue increased…