Focusing on organic growth

The 195 stores that currently make up the Dutch "Pet's Place" speciality chain are to get a new corporate design.

Distribution5-6/2008

Plenty of light, some shade

In 2007 the British pet market grew by 3 per cent to £ 1.7 bn (€ 2.139 bn), according to the annual report of the Pet Food Manufacturers …

Distribution5-6/2008

Changing conditions

The number of garden ponds in Europe continues to grow unchecked even by the deleterious effects of the Koi Herpes Virus (KHV) or the capricious weather.

Distribution3-4/2008

Nutro in freefall across Europe 

Distribution3-4/2008

"100 stores by 2010"

The Norwegian businessman Per G Braathen bought Swedish pet retail chain Arken Zoo last year. What has happened since then?

Distribution3-4/2008

Well-prepared for the future

In spite of the difficult market situation, wholesale firm Zoohaus Heimtierbedarf has been successful in cementing its position as one of the leading …

Distribution3-4/2008

Going for growth

The Belgian speciality chain Tom & Co. aims to open between ten and fifteen new stores this year. In France, where the company launched its first store in …

Distribution3-4/2008

Growing importance of private labels

The speciality Dutch cooperative Discus was pretty busy in 2007, acquiring new franchise partners, increasing sales and making its product …

Distribution3-4/2008

Nutro in freefall across Europe

Distribution3-4/2008

Swiss market leader in pet food

With a share of roughly 40 per cent of the overall market, Migros is the undisputed market leader in pet food sales in Switzerland. The company aims…

Distribution1-2/2008

Sales increase as cats grow in popularity

Now that cats have finally taken their place as members of the family even in southern and eastern Europe, sales of cat food are rising …

Distribution1-2/2008

"We will open 100 stores by 2010"

The first Pet's Place store opened in Barcelona in October 2005. Two further outlets followed in April and May 2006, also in Barcelona. General …

Distribution1-2/2008

Big in small spaces

The Spanish pet supplies chain Hobby-Zoo is an institution. Since the first store opened in 1979 in Seville, the chain has become firmly established in the …

Distribution1-2/2008

Getting the customer service right

Internationally renowned retail consultant and conference speaker John Stanley outlines what it all comes down to in retailing. His credo is: …

Distribution1-2/2008