The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Maxi-Zoo, the French subsidiary of the German group Fressnapf, the market leader of pet supplies in Europe has announced the recruitment of 350 employees all over France in 2025. This decision is motivated by the expansion of the company with the foreseen opening of 60 new stores this year. The jobs are offered in sales, pet shop advice, and store management. The company worked on attracting new talents by redesigning its website, creating videos to explain the different job positions. It also has its own integrated training academy to ensure the learning and skills development of employees from the moment they arrive.
Their previous large recruitment in the ERM database, registered the creation of 250 jobs in 2018Maxi Zoo 2018 - FR
Eurofound (2025), Maxi Zoo, Business expansion in France, factsheet number 202569, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://dev.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/202569.
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