Fressnapf Maxi Zoo fills up with profits. Italy in the spotlight with Arcaplanet

Excellent results for the Fressnapf Maxi Zoo group, owner of 100%, since mid-2024, of Italy’s Arcaplanet, one of its major engines.

In 2025, consolidated revenues rose by 2,5% to 3,7 billion euros. At the same time, operating profit increased by around 11 points, reaching 380 million euros.

Eighty million for Fressanpf Nörvenich

Among the milestones of the financial year were the focus on limiting costs and the project for the new e-commerce logistics centre in Nörvenich (Cologne district), serving as a central hub.

Officially opened on 16 April 2026, with an investment of 80 million euros and an area of 72.000 sq m, the Cedi serves Germany, France and Benelux, and, in future, the Netherlands.

Also during the past year, the Fressnapf Hong Kong branch was opened in November; thanks to its proximity to Asian suppliers, it will reduce the time needed to launch new products.

Revenue by country

In 2025, the pet supplies giant generated, outside Germany, 67% of its revenue and reached a footprint of 15 countries, establishing itself as a leader in 9 nations, thanks to a total of 2.888 stores, including franchises and joint ventures.

Germany remains the largest market, with 33% of turnover, followed by Italy (21%, with Arcaplanet accounting for almost 800 million) and then France (16%) and the Alpine region of Austria-Switzerland (11%).

Poland made a significant contribution and, with 5% of international revenues, established itself, together with France and Italy, as one of the key engines in the medium term.

In its main markets, Fressnapf-Maxi Zoo-Arcaplanet holds an average market share of 17%, thus occupying an extremely prominent position in Europe.

Between January and December 2025, the group opened a total of 195 new stores, focusing on growing markets: France (66), Italy (40) and Poland (26).

Fressnapf moves into city centres

Today, Fressnapf is developing a new concept for urban centres, with three stores opened, two in Copenhagen and one in central Paris, covering 150 sq m.

The format, much smaller in size, focuses on a range of local products and integrates with e-commerce and quick commerce.

Outlook for 2026: this year, the pet supplies multinational will continue to focus on cost efficiency, economies of scale and network expansion.

In addition to city-centre stores, integrated omnichannel models will be developed, incorporating click-and-collect and all other forms of online commerce.

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This article was translated from the original Italian version with the assistance of artificial intelligence. In case of discrepancies, please refer to the original Italian version.