zooplus AG announced sales results for the second quarter and first half of 2017. For the first half, the company sales rise 21% to EUR 517 million against EUR 428 million a year ago. Sales adjusted for currency effects increased by 22%.

Sales in the second quarter grew 18% year-on-year (currency-adjusted 19%). This development can mainly be attributed to an even stronger focus within its business with new customers. Business with existing customers continued to yield a sales retention rate of a record 94% on a currency-adjusted basis.

The company confirmed for 2017 full-year sales forecast of at least EUR 1,125 million.