New studies carried out in India on the feeding of young koi yield surprising results
The staples of a successful water garden department
Thanks to the unprecedented interest in home/landscaping makeovers, pet retailers are primed for success. They have an …
KHV is a European problem
The summer of 2006 was marked by outbreaks of the Koi Herpes Virus (KHV) in nearly all European countries. The EU approved a directive making the virus a …
There’s no business like pond business
European experts raise industry concerns
Around 100 European aquatic industry delegates gathered recently in Coventry/England, for the latest conference organised by the UK’s …
Plans for expansion in Slovenia and Croatia
It’s over 30 years since Milena and Cvetko ZadravecŠ started producing heaters for aquariums. Now the company run by their son Matjas …
Strong on private labels
With 140 members, who operate around 200 stores, the specialist retail cooperative Discus is one of the leading pet product chains in the Netherlands. It …
Emphasis on the exotic
Kölle Zoo, probably the most innovative pet supplies retailer in Germany, has opened its fifth themed store in Münster
Positive market trend
Dog and cat food is still experiencing a growth trend in Europe. In eastern Europe in particular, the market is booming
On the way to market leadership
The Romanian pet market is trying to emulate the European trend. The wholesaler Pet Product owns the retail chain Animax with nine stores, and …
Trends in fishkeeping
Fishkeeping in Asia differs considerably from the way in which the hobby is pursued in Europe. Our regular contributor and fishkeeping expert John Dawes was …
Small animals are a growth segment
Pioneer in Russia
With four speciality stores to date in the urban and outlying areas of Moscow, the retail chain is an important player in the region. And another seven stores are…
Nothing is impossible
The USA is living up to its reputation as the land of unlimited opportunities, even in the pet sector
Market potential still far from exhausted
Products for small mammals bring in considerable sales each year in most European countries. And since the premium segment is growing …