KIKA GROUP UAB

Note: This profile consolidates publicly available information from Lithuanian business directories, the company’s brand sites, and press reports. Where precise legal or contact details could not be verified in open sources, this is stated explicitly and readers are encouraged to confirm via the Lithuanian Centre of Registers (Registrų centras) or the company directly.

Company Overview

Name: KIKA GROUP UAB
Industry sector: Pet care retail, wholesale and brand management; pet food and accessories; grooming products and services
Founding: The KIKA retail brand traces its origins to the early 1990s in Lithuania. KIKA GROUP UAB was established subsequently to consolidate retail, distribution, and brand activities (exact incorporation year not confirmed in open sources referenced below).
Headquarters: Commonly reported as based in Kaunas/Kaunas district, Lithuania (exact registered office address is provided in Legal Information if available).

Legal Information

Įmonės kodas (Company code): Not confirmed in the open sources consulted. Please verify via Registrų centras (JAR).
PVM kodas (VAT code): Not confirmed in the open sources consulted. Please verify via Registrų centras or VMI (State Tax Inspectorate).
Official website: www.kika.lt (retail and e-commerce)
Corporate/brand websites: naturesprotection.eu (pet nutrition brand), tauroproline.com (grooming brand), superiorcare.pet (premium nutrition line) [brands managed/associated with KIKA Group]
Email address: Commonly used general contact: info@kika.lt (corporate retail inquiries). Additional brand contacts vary by site and function.
Registered office address: Not confirmed in open sources consulted. KIKA GROUP UAB is generally cited as based in Kaunas/Kaunas district, Lithuania. Please verify exact address via Registrų centras.
Phone number (registered office): Not published in the open sources consulted; customer service numbers are store/e‑commerce specific. Please verify via the official website or Registrų centras.

Business Operations

Main products and services:
- Retail: Nationwide chain of KIKA pet stores in Lithuania, plus e-commerce via kika.lt (pet food, accessories, aquatics, terrarium, small animals, hygiene, grooming tools).
- Distribution and brand management: Represents and distributes international pet brands; manages proprietary brands including Nature’s Protection, Superior Care, and Tauro Pro Line (grooming).
- Services: Pet grooming services (selected locations), small animal care advice, aquatics solutions, and pet community engagement.

Business model: Omnichannel retail (brick-and-mortar + e-commerce) combined with wholesale distribution and proprietary brand development in pet nutrition and grooming. The group leverages vertically integrated capabilities—brand creation, product development partnerships, distribution logistics, and retail execution—to drive margin and customer loyalty.

Market position: Widely regarded as one of the leading pet supplies chains in Lithuania with extensive store coverage and strong brand recognition. The company’s proprietary brands (e.g., Nature’s Protection and Tauro Pro Line) expand reach beyond domestic retail into export markets.

History

Origins: The KIKA brand emerged in Lithuania in the early post‑Soviet period (1990s), initially as a pet shop concept that grew alongside the local pet-keeping community and aquatics enthusiasts in Kaunas.

Formation of KIKA GROUP: As retail scaled nationwide and distribution of pet products intensified, KIKA GROUP UAB was formed to integrate retail operations, wholesale distribution, and proprietary brand development under a single corporate umbrella (exact incorporation year not confirmed in open sources consulted).

Brand development milestones:
- Launch and scaling of KIKA retail chain across major Lithuanian cities.
- Development/management of Nature’s Protection and Superior Care pet nutrition lines, exported to multiple countries.
- Expansion into grooming with Tauro Pro Line and associated professional grooming education/community initiatives.

Recent strategic themes: Omnichannel expansion (e-commerce modernization), broader portfolio of proprietary brands, and a focus on quality, specialist advice, and community-building in the pet owner ecosystem.

Financial Information

Revenue: Specific, audited revenue figures for KIKA GROUP UAB were not found in the open sources consulted. Lithuanian business media and directories occasionally report aggregate revenues for the wider KIKA retail and brand operations, but figures vary by year and scope (retail vs. group). Please consult the latest filings in Registrų centras or paid databases (Creditinfo, Okredo) for precise data.

Funding rounds: No publicly disclosed venture-type funding rounds identified; operations appear traditionally financed (operational cash flows, bank facilities) typical of established retail/distribution groups.

Ownership structure: Not explicitly disclosed in the open sources consulted. KIKA GROUP UAB is generally characterized as a privately held Lithuanian company controlling/affiliated with the KIKA retail chain and related brands. For shareholder details, consult Registrų centras.

Leadership and Management

Key executives (vadovai): Executive names and positions for KIKA GROUP UAB were not published in the open sources consulted. Leadership information for specific brands (e.g., Nature’s Protection, Tauro Pro Line) and store operations may be available via brand websites and press releases. For authoritative corporate roles (CEO, CFO, board), please verify via Registrų centras or official corporate communications.

Board members: Not publicly listed in the open sources consulted. Please verify via Registrų centras or the company’s official disclosures.

Office Locations

Registered office: Not confirmed in open sources consulted; commonly associated with Kaunas/Kaunas district, Lithuania. Please verify exact address and phone via Registrų centras.

Other offices/distribution facilities: The group operates logistics/distribution to support nationwide retail and exports for proprietary brands; exact addresses are not centrally published in the open sources consulted.

Store network: KIKA operates numerous stores in major Lithuanian cities (e.g., Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai, Panevėžys, and others). Individual store addresses and phone numbers are listed on the kika.lt store locator; these are subject to change and should be checked directly.

Market Position

Competitors:
- Baltic/regional chains: Pet City (Baltics), other local pet retailers and independent shops.
- Online: Regional and international e-commerce players (including marketplaces and specialized pet e-shops such as Zooplus serving Lithuania).
- Grocery and hypermarket channels: Private label and branded pet products in Maxima, Rimi, Lidl, and other retail chains.

Market share: Not published in open sources consulted. KIKA is widely regarded as a leading player by store footprint and brand presence in Lithuania’s specialized pet retail segment.

Competitive advantages: Omnichannel presence with nationwide coverage; proprietary brands (Nature’s Protection, Superior Care, Tauro Pro Line) offering differentiation and margin control; specialist assortment (aquatics, grooming, small animals) and community engagement; in-house expertise and education in pet care.

Recent Developments

E-commerce and omnichannel: Ongoing upgrades to kika.lt and store integration, click-and-collect, and broader assortment online.
Brand internationalization: Continued export development of Nature’s Protection/Superior Care nutrition and Tauro Pro Line grooming products across Europe and beyond.
Retail refresh: Select store renovations and concept updates to emphasize grooming, specialist advice, and curated premium nutrition.

Note: Specific transactional news (acquisitions, partnerships, expansions) varies year-to-year and is best verified through Lithuanian business media (e.g., Verslo žinios) and company press releases.

Contact Information

Corporate website: www.kika.lt
General email: info@kika.lt
Store locator and contacts: Available on kika.lt (each store lists address, working hours, and phone).
Brand contacts: naturesprotection.eu and tauroproline.com list international distribution and inquiry contacts for respective product lines.
Registered office address and phone: Not confirmed in open sources consulted; please verify via Registrų centras.

Sources and References

- KIKA retail and e-commerce: www.kika.lt (About, Store locator, product and service listings)
- Nature’s Protection brand site: naturesprotection.eu (brand ownership, product ranges, international presence)
- Superior Care premium nutrition line: superiorcare.pet (brand and product information)
- Tauro Pro Line grooming: tauroproline.com (brand, product range, professional grooming information)
- Lithuanian business directories (company lookup): rekvizitai.vz.lt and rekvizitai.lt (general company listings; legal codes/contacts may require verification)
- Lithuanian Centre of Registers (Registrų centras): registrucentras.lt (authoritative legal data on company code, VAT code, registered office, management; access may require authentication/fees)
- Lithuanian business media: Verslo žinios (vz.lt) for market coverage and retail sector news.