Many pet store chains are racking their brains over multichannel concepts and greater digitalisation in pet retailing. In Israel, the process has already advanced a step further.
Cat food - Analysis
Loved by millions
Cat food is regarded as the most popular pet food in Europe. The growing feline population is a reason for this.
Portugal
Made in Portugal
Portugal, a fairly small country of 92 000 km2 and with a population of 10.3 mio, has a flourishing pet supplies industry. Three domestic pet shop chains are v…
Editorial
A category still with plenty of potential
Pet industry associations in North America
Safety first
The leading pet industry associations in North America have conducted a survey into how the pet sector has safeguarded pet supplies.
GFS
"Retailers need to provide more options"
How pet retailers can perfect e-commerce delivery and give their customers the experience they expect.
Fressnapf
Fressnapf cooperates with international retailers
The Fressnapf Group intends to distribute its exclusive brands through international partners in future.
Enthusiasm for private labels
The interest of European consumers in private labels from drugstores and supermarkets continues to grow. This was apparent from the figures for 2019 …
Spanish pet food
An upward curve in Spain
Spanish pet food manufacturers significantly increased their overall sales in 2019. Exports played a key role in this.
Austrian pet food market
A growing market in Austria
Most pet stores in Austria belong to organised retail groupings, according to industry experts. These are continuing to expand, while independents are …
Pet Lovers Centre
Expansion to digital
The Philippine franchisee of Singapore's Pet Lovers Centre has launched non-traditional distribution channels to widen its reach.
French pet supplies market
Sales peak in France
In 2019, the French pet supplies market experienced its highest growth since 2013, with sales increasing by 4.3 per cent to nearly 4.8 bn euros. This was …
Dog food -
A growing market
Sales of moist food products and treats are increasing, while the dry food sub-segment is on a downward trend, according to the latest developments in the dog food…
Editorial
Pets between two oceans
Fediaf
The pet situation in Europe
Fediaf, the trade body representing the European pet food industry with members from 18 countries, presents its figures for the pet population in 2019.