Relatively crisis-proof

The pet sector can be glad that even in economically tough times it is making considerably better progress than other sectors of the economy.

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New format at Ranzijn

The Dutch garden centre chain Ranzijn tuin & dier has unveiled a new format in Alkmaar. It is to be implemented at all eight of the company’s stores in …

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Big plans afoot at Fressnapf

Fressnapf intends to conduct its annual discussions with suppliers on a more international scale in the long term. This was made known at the …

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"Pet stores must put customers first"

PET worldwide spoke to sector expert Frank Difatta, president of the business consultancy company Difatta International, which specialises in …

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Aquariums in Mexico

The big reefs off Mexico are home to many species of ornamental fish, offering great potential for aquarium keeping. The hobby has now become an important …

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Battle for locations

Competition is getting tougher in Romania. Three pet store chains are fighting for market share, and outlets in shopping malls are limited and their occupation…

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Specialisation marches on

The times are finally past when a dog had just one food in its bowl. The trend in recent years of developing food mixes and recipes to cater ever more …

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Learning from America

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EU demands more accurate information

The new EU regulation on pet food labelling came into force on 1 September. The regulation means more work for companies, because among other …

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A shopping experience par excellence

The German pet store chain Kölle Zoo has opened its twelfth store. The 2 500 m² store in Munich hasn’t skimped on attractions and amazing pet …

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Private label market remains stable

The market share of private labels in the pet food and care market remained at a high level throughout Europe last year. There were scarcely any…

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Charting a course for modernisation

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Green expanse

The Intratuin garden centre in Halsteren, the Netherlands, has been extended repeatedly in the last 20 years and now covers over 17 000 m². An important element from …

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Growth slows in Germany.

Sales of pet products in Germany rose last year by 0.8 per cent to €3.707 bn compared with 2009. Sales growth in the previous year was 2.2 per cent.

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