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New pet specialist store 'Zoo & Co.' Animal lovers delight in Sennfeld!
New pet specialty store “Zoo & Co.” opened in Sennfeld, Schweinfurt, with a large product range and flexible opening hours.
New pet specialist store 'Zoo & Co.' Animal lovers delight in Sennfeld!
The time has finally come: The new pet specialist store “Zoo & Co.” has opened in Sennfeld and is setting an example for animal lovers in the Schweinfurt region. With a sales area of around 550 square meters, the market is designed primarily to meet the needs of pet owners and offers a variety of products for dogs, cats, small animals, birds as well as aquariums and terrariums. Mayor Oliver Schulze announced the opening on November 27, 2025 via Facebook and was pleased with the large crowds on opening day.
Stavroula Rotska, the owner of the market, personally showed the interested visitors around the spacious sales area and immediately impressed them with an impressive selection of dog coats that were in demand after the cold weather. This means the concept of “Zoo & Co.” alive, which focuses not only on feeding but also on keeping and caring for pets. The opening times are also customer-friendly: the market is open Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
A strong sign for Sennfeld
Amid the changing retail landscape, the opening of “Zoo & Co.” a brightening ray of hope. The store is part of the franchise system of Sagaflor AG, based in Kassel, and contributes to strengthening local trade. In addition to the new pet market, a flower shop in Schweinfurt is closing after 145 years, underscoring the need to address current retail challenges.
The German pet industry remains stable: In 2024, sales of around 7 billion euros were achieved, which includes not only stationary retail but also online sales. After all, sales in the area of ready-to-eat pet food are loud IVH always more enjoyable. Cats are particularly popular here, followed by dogs and small pets.
The pet market in numbers
| Product category | Sales 2024 (in billion euros) | Growth (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-made pet food | 4.3 | +1.3 |
| Supplies and accessories | 1.1 | -0.6 |
| Cat food | 2.3 | +3.5 |
| Dog food | 1.8 | -0.7 |
There are currently around 34 million pets in Germany, which illustrates the great importance of this industry. The Main Post emphasizes that “Zoo & Co.” in Sennfeld not only serves as a shopping opportunity, but also promotes exchange between animal owners. It remains exciting to see how this new approach for animal lovers will develop and which products and services will be particularly in demand in the future.