Arcaplanet

Green light for the new Arcaplanet Group

Although Arcaplanet and Fressnapf are to be permitted to merge, they must part with up to 70 of their stores. Shortly after the competition…

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Tom & Co.

Steady expansion

Belgian pet store chain Tom & Co. is pressing ahead with expansion. It intends to open more than ten new stores this year, with the main focus on France.  …

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Analysis

A global growth market

Industry experts have known for a long time that treats for cats and dogs are an important market. Globally, sales are increasing in step with choice and …

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Germany

German pet market continues to grow

With overall sales totalling 4.786 bn euros, pet stores and grocery retailers in Germany enjoyed sales growth of 6 per  cent in 2021. …

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Insects

Reducing the pawprint

Insects are regarded as one of the most sustainable sources of protein for the production of dog food and treats. The treats are especially popular with new …

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Iskaypet Group

Iskaypet expands to Portugal

With the acquisition of the Portuguese pet shop chain Ornimundo, the Iskaypet Group has greatly expanded its  presence in Portugal.

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Fressnapf XXL

On the eve of rolling out Fressnapf XXL

Europe’s leading pet product retailer Fressnapf aims to extend its store inventory rapidly in the next few years and invest more in its …

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Fressnapf Switzerland opens a store in Küssnacht

Fressnapf Switzerland celebrated the opening of its 61st store in Küssnacht in the Swiss canton of Schwyz at the end of April…

Grain shortage continues to worsen

"The market is evidently reacting to the worsening war situation in Ukraine and the prospect of grain being in short supply for a long time …

Editorial

Under pressure

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Review of the year

Expansions and acquisitions

Countless takeovers coloured the picture of the international pet supplies sector - some surprising, some interesting. Here we feature a selection.

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Kiriel

Kiriel opens new stores

Kiriel, a French franchise chain specialising in local stores, has opened four new branches in the last year.

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Dog food

Good stuff in the bowl

Dog food is considered one of the most dynamic product segments in the pet sector, not least on account of the sharp increase in the number of dogs. Here we …

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Fressnapf Group

Fressnapf attains new sales record

The Fressnapf Group surpassed its expectations for 2021 with annual sales reaching 3.17 bn euros.

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