The Plaček Group has a leading position in the pet supplies market in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. As such, it has a good knowledge of the business there. PET worldwide spoke to company boss Dušan Plaček about this.
Tom & Co.
Tom & Co. launches new-generation stores
The leading Belgian pet store chain Tom & Co. is also well established in France. In June it celebrates the opening of its 25th store in …
Turkey
Pets on the Bosporus
It is the political developments in Turkey that make the headlines in the international daily press - but the development of the pet supplies market in this …
Editorial
Opportunity knocks for the aquarium segment
Euromonitor International
"The pet food market is different"
How is the pet supplies sector developing in 2018, and what forecasts can be made up to 2023? A study by market research company Euromonitor …
Switzerland
Small dog, big presence
A look at the latest canine population figures for Switzerland reveals a surprising shift: the Chihuahua has knocked the Labrador off the top spot in the …
Cats
Cats continue to lead the way
A survey by the French association Promojardin and its Prom'animal section estimates growth in the French pet supplies market at 2 per cent in 2017. …
Taiwan - Euromonitor
From pets to family members
2017 was a stronger year for Taiwanese pet care compared to 2016, with 8 per cent value growth. According to Euromonitor International, Taiwan is the …
Correct nutrition for older dogs
As part of its commitment to healthy pet food, FEDIAF, the European pet food industry federation, has published a new expert paper containing …
Das Futterhaus
Edging ahead on quality
The concept store of Das Futterhaus in Buxtehude is a new shop concept introduced by the pet store chain to set itself apart from its rival Fressnapf in …
Placek
Placek shakes up the Russian market
The Czechia-based Placek Group has opened the largest pet store in Russia, boasting a retail area of 1 500 m2, in a prominent shopping centre in…
Alpha Zoo
Strong player in Hungary
Alpha Zoo is one of the leading pet store chains in Hungary with 40 outlets. The company is targeting further expansion and aims to open at least one new …
Editorial
Changing times
Zero growth in bricks-and-mortar stores
In 2017 the German pet supplies market grew by just 0.3 per cent to 4.16 bn euros in the speciality stores and supermarkets.
Small animals -
Upward trend in the small animal market
The market for small animals is still exhibiting steady growth in many countries, both in terms of sales and population figures.