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 is currently attracting attention outside its native land above …
Emphasis on the exotic
Kölle Zoo, probably the most innovative pet supplies retailer in Germany, has opened its fifth themed store in Münster
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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
Small animals are a growth segment
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
Shopping experience par excellence
The German pet supplies chain Zoo & Co. Bangel has opened a new flagship store in Waltersdorf, close to Berlin
Superior pet departments
In the UK, garden and pet supplies go hand in hand. The pet departments to be found in the seven garden centres operated by the Garden & Leisure chain …