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Pioneer of the Slovenian pet supplies trade

Vetpet is one of the leading suppliers to pet stores in the region that was formerly Yugoslavia. In addition to this wholesale business, owner and general manager Marko Levstek also runs a speciality pet product chain …

Distribution9-10/2008

Retailer brands gaining market share

Private label continues to make impressive gains across Europe, according to the latest Nielsen market share statistics from the PLMA’s new …

Distribution9-10/2008

EU imposes ban on Malaysian cyprinids

The European Commission has suspended imports from Malaysia of several species of cyprinids, including koi, goldfish, silver carp and grass …

Distribution9-10/2008

A superior shopping experience in Austria

Megazoo signals the launch of a new sales concept in Austria with which new quality standards are to be set in the pet product trade there…

Distribution7-8/2008

Significance of animal health products steadily increasing

The market for shampoos, creams, conditioners, food supplements and other care and health products for pets is growing …

Distribution7-8/2008

Alien benefits

For 84 per cent of introduced freshwater fish species, the risk of ecological impact is less than 10 per cent. This is the result of a survey which has been …

Distribution7-8/2008

In the fast lane

The leading Swiss speciality chain Qualipet got this year off to a flying start. The company opened its first aquarium and terrarium store in the country’s biggest…

Distribution7-8/2008

A sector in an elated mood

Distribution7-8/2008

How the pet product sector is developing

How is the pet product sector developing? PET in Europe describes the market situation in five selected countries.

Distribution5-6/2008

Forest Act to stretch to reefs

The new expanded US Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act now includes tropical forests, coral reefs and, importantly, “associated coastal …

Distribution5-6/2008

EU breathing space for barbs and gouramis

Concerning exports and imports of barbs and gouramis, there is cause for greater optimism than there was just a few weeks ago, writes …

Distribution5-6/2008

“After all, we’re only here for the customers”

The Dutch speciality chain Ranzijn opened its first garden centre 20 years ago. Now the company has eight outlets focusing on the pet…

Distribution5-6/2008

Market growth through luxury

The trend towards luxury products for dogs and cats is now really gaining momentum. Manufacturers and retailers who have discovered this niche report …

Distribution5-6/2008