2009 was overshadowed by the biggest global recession in decades. How badly was the pet supplies sector affected by it? The editorial team of PET worldwide put the following questions to representatives of trade and industry.

To what extent was your company affected by the recession in 2009?

How would you judge 2009 in terms of its impact on the pet supplies business and on your company?

What plans do you have for 2010?

arket lead in Sweden?

1. Not at all. Arken Zoo increased sales by 34 per cent this year and by 17 per cent in like-for-like stores. We started up 11 new stores during 2009.

2. The pet supplies sector as a...

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