EPO is honored to welcome Fressnapf as one of its first associate members for 2024.
The Fressnapf Group is the European market leader for pet supplies. Since the opening of the first "Freßnapf" specialty store in 1990 in Erkelenz (NRW), founder Torsten Toeller has remained the company's owner. The company headquarter is in Krefeld (DE), with further offices in Venlo (NL) and the national subsidiaries.
Today, more than 2,100 Fressnapf and Maxi Zoo stores and over 18,000 employees from over 50 nations belong to the Fressnapf group. The company is operating in 14 countries.
In Germany, the majority of the stores are operated by independent franchise partners, while in other European countries they are operated as company-owned stores.
The group generates annual sales of more than 4 billion euros. In addition, the Fressnapf Group sponsors various non-profit animal welfare projects and is constantly expanding its social commitment under the "Together for Pets" initiative.
With the vision "Happier Pets. Happier People." the Fressnapf Group sees itself as a omnichannel and customer-centric retailer that creates an ecosystem around pets. The product range currently includes 16 brands in all price categories available exclusively at Fressnapf l Maxi Zoo.
The company's mission is: "We connect products and services as well as pet lovers and their pets in a unique way, around the clock and everywhere, making the coexistence of humans and pets easier, better and happier!"
