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 …

Distribution3-4/2007

Emphasis on the exotic

Kölle Zoo, probably the most innovative pet supplies retailer in Germany, has opened its fifth themed store in Münster

Distribution1-2/2007

Positive market trend

Dog and cat food is still experiencing a growth trend in Europe. In eastern Europe in particular, the market is booming

Distribution1-2/2007

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 …

Distribution1-2/2007

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 …

Distribution1-2/2007

Small animals are a growth segment

Distribution1-2/2007

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…

Distribution1-2/2007

Nothing is impossible

The USA is living up to its reputation as the land of unlimited opportunities, even in the pet sector

Distribution1-2/2007

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 …

Distribution1-2/2007

The economy is humming

Strong growth continues to be a feature of the US market. Dry food, treats and care products in particular are enjoying big sales increases

Distribution1-2/2007

Pets are an important element

With 17 stores in Holland and one in Belgium, the fledgling Dutch garden centre group Life & Garden can look back on a satisfactory launch. …

Distribution1-2/2007

A boom segment, but with risks

The garden pond segment remains interesting and lucrative for the pet product trade, although the tricks played by the weather over the years and the…

Good prospects for growth in the east

Distribution11-12/2006

Speciality trade takes market share from the supermarkets

Although the French market for pet products only grew slightly last year, the speciality trade made a good showing, …

Distribution11-12/2006