Exploring Animalis: France’s Specialist Pet RetailerThe retail chain Animalis (France) is the country’s largest specialist pet-store operator. Founded in 1996 and operating since at least 1998 in its current format, the chain focuses exclusively on the pet sector — unlike general retailers or garden-centre hybrids. Business Model & Store FormatAnimalis positions itself as a pet-focused destination, with a full range of products and services for animals ranging from dogs, cats, small mammals, birds and fish, to more exotic companions and terrarium/ aquarium needs. animalis.com Their format emphasises “universes” in-store (food, accessories, live...