German Pet Industry Booms: 2023 Sees 9.5% Growth in Sales
The German pet industry is thriving, seeing a significant growth in 2023 with sales surpassing 5.6 billion euros. The stationary specialist and food retail sector led the charge with [...]
Fressnapf Adapts to AI and Omnichannel Trends
The pet industry is experiencing significant shifts due to trends like AI and omnichannel approaches, requiring businesses to adapt and innovate. Fressnapf Group, a leading player in the sector, [...]
New Sales Manager and Head of E-commerce Join Das Futterhaus
On April 15th, Das Futterhaus, a German specialist retail chain, will welcome Alexander Stübler as its new sales manager, succeeding Thomas Hoffmann. Stübler brings valuable experience from his previous [...]
Hornbach Baumarkt AG: Stable 5.78 Billion Euro Net Sales in 2023/24
In the 2023/24 financial year, Hornbach Baumarkt AG reported total net sales of 5.78 billion euros, almost on par with the previous year despite a slight decrease of 1.1 [...]
Symrise AG: Dr. Jean-Yves Parisot Appointed CEO for Strategic Growth
Symrise AG undergoes a significant leadership transition as Dr. Heinz-Jürgen Bertram concludes his 15 years of successful tenure as CEO. Stepping into this role is Dr. Jean-Yves Parisot, an [...]
Interzoo 2024: Global Pet Expo Sold Out!
Premiering as the pinnacle event for the pet supplies sector, Interzoo 2024, scheduled from May 7 to 10, has already achieved a remarkable feat by selling out well in [...]
Fressnapf Group Surpasses 4-Billion-Euro Sales with Strategic Expansion
In the past year, Fressnapf Group achieved a remarkable feat by surpassing the 4-billion-euro sales mark, recording a substantial year-on-year sales boost of about 475 million euros despite facing [...]
Fressnapf Group Unveils Plans for State-of-the-Art E-Commerce Hub in Nörvenich by Summer 2025
The Fressnapf Group has officially confirmed its intention to establish a ninth European logistics hub in Nörvenich, near Aachen, by the summer of 2025, validating previous reports, including one [...]
Interzoo 2024: Record-Breaking 2,000+ Exhibitors from 69 Countries
A remarkable 13 weeks ahead of the upcoming Interzoo event in Nuremberg (scheduled for May 7-10), the number of registered exhibitors has soared past 2,000, surpassing the previous record [...]
Private Labels Soar to 38.5% Market Share in Europe, PLMA Reports
In the past year, European consumers displayed an increased inclination towards private label products compared to the previous period. According to the most recent private label yearbook from the [...]