Distribution

Still on course for growth

Distribution5/2012

Small, stable and hotly contested

Covering an area of just 31 000 km², Belgium is one of the smallest countries in Europe, yet with 10.8 million inhabitants it is one of the most …

Distribution5/2012

Private label market on a high level

The market share of private labels (PL) in the pet food and care market remained at a high level throughout Europe last year. This was the …

Distribution5/2012

Customer magnet in Luxembourg

Gamm Lux, part of the agricultural cooperative De Verband, has completely renovated its biggest Gamm Vert store in Luxembourg-Gasperich. The pet …

Distribution5/2012

The art of presentation

The range of services provided by Dutch company Jos de Vries includes developing new retail concepts for its customers, assisting the retail trade with …

Distribution5/2012

Best kept secret in Osaka

In the USA and in Europe, the retail area and ambience are often key factors taken into account when planning and creating a pet store. A lot of thought …

Distribution5/2012

Small decline in sales in Germany

The market for pet supplies in Germany declined in 2011 by 0.2 per cent compared with the previous year to € 3.782 bn.

Distribution4/2012

Disney theme parks for pets

The Safari stores in the Montreal area have more in common with a Disney theme park than a conventional pet shop.

Distribution4/2012

The two faces of Interzoo

Distribution4/2012

Success story in France

In the last few years, French pet requisites manufacturer Zolux has boosted its range with the acquisition of two companies. It all began, however, with a …

Distribution3/2012

It all comes down to fish

The sale of two fish was the starting point for the establishment of Dutch fish wholesaler Ruinemans. The company has been trading for 57 years and has …

Distribution3/2012

A revolution in progress

The pet supplies trade in Moscow is advancing relentlessly. Not a month goes by without new stores opening in the metropolis of 15 million people.

Distribution3/2012

The pet supplies trade in Montreal

If you’re looking for new ideas for your business, then you’re in the right place in Montreal. Below we offer an overview of some of the leading …

Distribution3/2012

Boom in the service category

The US pet supplies market grew by 5.3 per cent to $ 50.96 billion last year. This year the American Pet Products Association (APPA) expects growth of …

Distribution3/2012