Fressnapf & Zoomart

Fressnapf is now the majority shareholder of Belgian pet supply chain Zoomart. With the move, Fressnapf is strengthening its presence in the Belgian market, enabling the company to manage its business more directly and thus effectively. Fressnapf has held a minority stake in Zoomart since 2005. Zoomart is a subsidiary of Dutch Fressnapf partner Jumper.
Zoomart already carries a section of the Fressnapf brands in its markets and has adopted Fressnapf's corporate design. It currently has 21 stores with retail space ranging between 500 and 900 square metres. An additional four outlets are planned for 2008. Zoomart generated a turnover of 19.7 million euros in 2007 and expects a total of 23 million euros for 2008.

The pet market in Belgium is a growth market. Sales increased from 375.6 million euros in 2006 to 383.4 million euros in 2007. Pet accessories and care also rose from 99.3 million euros in 2006 to 103.7 million euros in 2007.