Zooplus, Europe’s leading online platform for pet requisites, has announced the appointment of Alejandro Bethlen as chief merchandising officer and Jim Cruickshank as chief product officer. Both will become members of t…
Online poll
PET worldwide seeks Product of the Year
In the latest issue of PET worldwide, the stand-out products in the pet supplies sector are once again vying for the Product of the Year …
134.85 mio Swiss francs
Fressnapf Switzerland continues to grow
With overall turnover of 134.85 mio Swiss francs (approx. 136.6 mio euros), Fressnapf marked a successful end to the last financial year in …
Strong growth in 2022
Fressnapf Austria grows by 11 per cent
With overall sales of 262.33 million euros, Fressnapf Austria achieved growth of 11 per cent and 25 million euros last year as compared with …
Interview
“To save living souls”
How the war has changed the Ukrainian pet product market — an interview with Polina Kosharna.
Zoocity and Pet Network International
Consolidation process in South-Eastern Europe
Zoocity and Pet Network International occupy a leading position in the pet supplies trade in South-Eastern Europe. Both are in the …
Euromonitor
Challenges, risks and opportunities
Inflation, global warming and the war in Ukraine are having a considerable impact on the international pet supplies business. Tommaso Cappato a…
Fressnapf
Future Store 3.0 has arrived
At Fressnapf a new Future Store generation has been launched. The company hopes that the new store concept, which is to be rolled out gradually …
Sustainability
Encouraging approaches in the pet business
When it comes to sustainability in the pet industry, something is happening but more could still be done. This topic was given high…
Analysis
Crises, conflict and emotion
For all of us, last year might have been one of the most challenging in a long time, and hopes of an easier year in 2023 are widespread. PET …
Plaček Group
“We set the trend”
The Czechia-based Plaček Group is taking a new approach.
Tldoggycare
Out of love for dogs
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Kim Troch started her own business with a small 20 m² shop for dog accessories in the Belgian city of Mechelen.
Nimanja
Expansion in Southeast Asia
Nimanja is a leading pet store chain in Malaysia. The latest store opening in the state of Sarawak brings the number of stores operated by Nimanja to 16…
American Pet Products Association
Pets as a cost factor?
The American Pet Products Association (APPA) has published a study looking at how the economic situation is impacting pet owning in the USA.
Strong sales growth in 2022
Fressnapf grows even in times of crisis
In the difficult year of 2022, the Fressnapf Group increased its turnover by over eleven per cent to more than 3.5 bn euros. Even if the …