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French bulldogs and cockapoos have overtaken Labrador retrievers and Jack Russell terriers as the UK’s most popular pupp...
27/07/2023

French bulldogs and cockapoos have overtaken Labrador retrievers and Jack Russell terriers as the UK’s most popular puppies to acquire, according to a new study by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC).

French bulldogs and cockapoos have overtaken Labrador retrievers and Jack Russell terriers as the UK’s most popular puppies to acquire, according to a new study by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). The study, led by the RVC’s VetCompass programme, investigated which dog breeds, body shapes, bo...

Energy regulator Ofgem has proposed a series of reforms to improve standards of customer service for businesses.
27/07/2023

Energy regulator Ofgem has proposed a series of reforms to improve standards of customer service for businesses.

Energy regulator Ofgem has proposed a series of reforms to improve standards of customer service for businesses. The regulator has published a review of the non-domestic energy market, following a consultation with stakeholders launched in February this year. The consultation found that the small bu...

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has created a new associate membership category.
26/07/2023

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has created a new associate membership category.

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has created a new associate membership category. The new category is aimed at businesses that don’t directly make or provide products or services for companion animals but who wish to raise the profile of their brand with pet industry businesses. The membership pa...

Hedgehog food supplier Brambles is giving away product to three wildlife rescue centres through a social media promotion...
26/07/2023

Hedgehog food supplier Brambles is giving away product to three wildlife rescue centres through a social media promotion.

Hedgehog food supplier Brambles is giving away product to three wildlife rescue centres through a social media promotion. The company’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts encouraged the public to nominate their favourite centres to receive the goods, which included Brambles Hedgehog Food and...

Grooming and pet care brand Mikki has expanded its range with Doodle Scissors, specifically designed to help poodle cros...
26/07/2023

Grooming and pet care brand Mikki has expanded its range with Doodle Scissors, specifically designed to help poodle crossbreed owners with home grooming.

Grooming and pet care brand Mikki has expanded its range with Doodle Scissors, specifically designed to help poodle crossbreed owners with home grooming. The range comprises six different styles to tackle the most common areas that require thinning or trimming – Face & Paw Scissor (5.5”); Face &...

More than 250 pet companies and brands have signed up to exhibit at PATS Telford in October, making it the biggest-ever ...
24/07/2023

More than 250 pet companies and brands have signed up to exhibit at PATS Telford in October, making it the biggest-ever event in the show’s 14-year history.

More than 250 pet companies and brands have signed up to exhibit at PATS Telford in October, making it the biggest-ever event in the show’s 14-year history. Suppliers and manufacturers from the UK and overseas will be unveiling hundreds of new products across three halls at the Telford Internation...

The Raw Feeding Veterinary Society (RFVS) has announced details of its annual conference.
24/07/2023

The Raw Feeding Veterinary Society (RFVS) has announced details of its annual conference.

The Raw Feeding Veterinary Society (RFVS) has announced details of its annual conference. Aimed at both manufacturers and stockists of raw food, the Society’s 9th annual conference will take place at Craiglands Hotel, Ilkley, North Yorkshire, on Saturday November 11. Entitled ‘Raw Feeding: The N...

Price inflation in pet care products is remaining persistently high despite a fall in the overall rate.
20/07/2023

Price inflation in pet care products is remaining persistently high despite a fall in the overall rate.

Price inflation in pet care products is remaining persistently high despite a fall in the overall rate. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the RPI inflation rate for pet care products hit 14.5% in June, following on from double-figure levels in May (14.4%), April (15.4%) and Marc...

Trade bodies the National Centre for Reptile Welfare (NCRW) and the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) have joi...
20/07/2023

Trade bodies the National Centre for Reptile Welfare (NCRW) and the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) have joined forces to offer a two-day course for local authority inspectors who carry out animal activities licensing for pet stores.

Trade bodies the National Centre for Reptile Welfare (NCRW) and the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) have joined forces to offer a two-day course for local authority inspectors who carry out animal activities licensing for pet stores. The first day of the course will look at reptiles and....

Cat calming plug-in diffusers from US pet wellness brand Comfort Zone are now available in the UK through Central Interp...
20/07/2023

Cat calming plug-in diffusers from US pet wellness brand Comfort Zone are now available in the UK through Central Interpet.

Cat calming plug-in diffusers from US pet wellness brand Comfort Zone are now available in the UK through Central Interpet. Designed to help alleviate stress-induced behavioural problems such as urine marking and excessive scratching, the Comfort Zone Plug-In Pheromone Diffuser emits a drug-free vap...

Retailer Jollyes is to open two new stores – in Swindon and Belfast – on Friday July 28.
18/07/2023

Retailer Jollyes is to open two new stores – in Swindon and Belfast – on Friday July 28.

Retailer Jollyes is to open two new stores – in Swindon and Belfast – on Friday July 28. The Swindon store, at Mannington Retail Park, Telford Way, will be officially opened by local star Melinda Messenger and her dog Peggy, who will bite through a string of sausages to officially open the outle...

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has introduced a special membership offer as part of its 75th anniversary celebrations...
18/07/2023

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has introduced a special membership offer as part of its 75th anniversary celebrations.

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has introduced a special membership offer as part of its 75th anniversary celebrations. Pet businesses are invited to take advantage of a 10% discount on PIF membership when joining the organisation before July 31. Members have access to conferences and networking e...

The website for Yakers dog chews and treats has been given a refresh by brand owner Kennelpak.
18/07/2023

The website for Yakers dog chews and treats has been given a refresh by brand owner Kennelpak.

The website for Yakers dog chews and treats has been given a refresh by brand owner Kennelpak. The new website is designed to offer an enhanced user experience for both business customers and pet owners across all browsing devices. The new design allows visitors to navigate through the brand’s ful...

Retailer Jollyes has launched an ‘Unleash the Summer’ campaign including a partnership with iced snack brand Frozzys.
17/07/2023

Retailer Jollyes has launched an ‘Unleash the Summer’ campaign including a partnership with iced snack brand Frozzys.

Retailer Jollyes has launched an ‘Unleash the Summer’ campaign including a partnership with iced snack brand Frozzys. The retailer is promoting a range of summer products including water sprinklers, cooling mats, toys and bandanas plus Hawaiian shirts and vests for dogs and a pet sun protection ...

Royal Canin has created a new partnership with agronomy firm Soil Capital to encourage farmers in the pet food brand’s s...
13/07/2023

Royal Canin has created a new partnership with agronomy firm Soil Capital to encourage farmers in the pet food brand’s supply chain to adopt regenerative agriculture practices.

Royal Canin has created a new partnership with agronomy firm Soil Capital to encourage farmers in the pet food brand’s supply chain to adopt regenerative agriculture practices. The new alliance aims to engage, train and financially support farmers to adopt regenerative practices to lower carbon em...

A Southampton pet retailer has called for dog owners in the area to carefully monitor the number and type of flea, tick ...
12/07/2023

A Southampton pet retailer has called for dog owners in the area to carefully monitor the number and type of flea, tick and wormer preventatives given to their pets in order to protect wildlife within the New Forest.

A Southampton pet retailer has called for dog owners in the area to carefully monitor the number and type of flea, tick and wormer preventatives given to their pets in order to protect wildlife within the New Forest. Deborah Burrows, managing director of Healthy Pet Store, has echoed concerns from c...

Consumer footfall in UK high streets increased marginally in June, despite a drop in shopping locations across the count...
12/07/2023

Consumer footfall in UK high streets increased marginally in June, despite a drop in shopping locations across the country as a whole.

Consumer footfall in UK high streets increased marginally in June, despite a drop in shopping locations across the country as a whole. The BRC Sensormatic IQ Footfall Monitor for June showed that footfall on the high street increased slightly by +0.6% year on year, up from 0.5% in May. Total UK foot...

Supplement brand Pawable has pledged to always prioritise independent retailers as the brand grows.
11/07/2023

Supplement brand Pawable has pledged to always prioritise independent retailers as the brand grows.

Supplement brand Pawable has pledged to always prioritise independent retailers as the brand grows. The supplements brand, which supplies the Collar-Gen and Calming supplement products for dogs, sells only in independent pets stores and via the Pawable online store. The company’s product developme...

Contract manufacturer Procemsa Group has entered the pet care with a range of dietary supplements and cosmetics.
11/07/2023

Contract manufacturer Procemsa Group has entered the pet care with a range of dietary supplements and cosmetics.

Contract manufacturer Procemsa Group has entered the pet care with a range of dietary supplements and cosmetics. The range includes probiotics for cats, dog vitamins, joint support food supplements, mood-regulation sticks and cosmetics such as shampoo and products for fur. Manufactured in a range of...

Dog grooming equipment supplier Mutneys Professional Pet Care has been recognised in a county-wide business award scheme...
11/07/2023

Dog grooming equipment supplier Mutneys Professional Pet Care has been recognised in a county-wide business award scheme.

Dog grooming equipment supplier Mutneys Professional Pet Care has been recognised in a county-wide business award scheme. The Market Drayton-based company was named as a finalist for ‘Best Small Business’ in the recent Shropshire Chamber Business Awards 2023, attended by more than 600 guests fro...

Employee-owned veterinary group Pennard Vets has expanded its operation with the acquisition of Priory Lodge Vets, a pra...
11/07/2023

Employee-owned veterinary group Pennard Vets has expanded its operation with the acquisition of Priory Lodge Vets, a practice based in Tonbridge, Kent.

Employee-owned veterinary group Pennard Vets has expanded its operation with the acquisition of Priory Lodge Vets, a practice based in Tonbridge, Kent. Founded over 70 years ago, Priory Lodge Vets was formerly owned by two of its veterinary surgeons, Dr Abby Pye and Dr Dirk Brink, who will both stay...

Retailer Jollyes has unveiled an enhanced package of staff benefits to retain and reward its workforce.
06/07/2023

Retailer Jollyes has unveiled an enhanced package of staff benefits to retain and reward its workforce.

Retailer Jollyes has unveiled an enhanced package of staff benefits to retain and reward its workforce. The new package of perks includes a “Top Dog” scheme, whereby colleagues will be provided with nomination cards which they write and hand out to team members worthy of special recognition. Top...

Pero (Foods) Ltd and Gold Line Foods (GLF 2.0) Ltd have announced a long-term distribution and supply agreement for the ...
06/07/2023

Pero (Foods) Ltd and Gold Line Foods (GLF 2.0) Ltd have announced a long-term distribution and supply agreement for the Goldline and Trophy brands.

Pero (Foods) Ltd and Gold Line Foods (GLF 2.0) Ltd have announced a long-term distribution and supply agreement for the Goldline and Trophy brands. Based in Snowdonia, North Wales, Pero has been manufacturing pet food for nearly 40 years, including its own brand offering, Signature. Under the new co...

Aquatic Distributor ALF has promoted Ian Blinco to the position of Sales Director.
06/07/2023

Aquatic Distributor ALF has promoted Ian Blinco to the position of Sales Director.

Aquatic Distributor ALF has promoted Ian Blinco to the position of Sales Director. Blinco joined ALF as business and strategic account manager in August last year, having enjoyed a 30 year career in the aquatic industry starting at the age of 16 at John Allan Aquariums. In his new role, he is respon...

Air-dried food and treat manufacturer The Innocent Hound is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month.
04/07/2023

Air-dried food and treat manufacturer The Innocent Hound is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month.

Air-dried food and treat manufacturer The Innocent Hound is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month. Originally inspired by their rescue lurcher Bongo, founders Chloe Heaton and husband Justin wanted to create a range of treats that mirrored the values they held when choosing food for themselves...

Entries are now open for the 2023 Pet Industry Federation (PIF) Awards.
04/07/2023

Entries are now open for the 2023 Pet Industry Federation (PIF) Awards.

Entries are now open for the 2023 Pet Industry Federation (PIF) Awards. The awards, this year sponsored by retailer Jollyes, showcase excellence across 22 different categories in the pet trade. New categories created this year include Pet Behaviourist of the Year, Garden Centre Pet Department of the...

Johnson’s Veterinary Products has expanded its range of pet healthcare products with a new flea spray line.
04/07/2023

Johnson’s Veterinary Products has expanded its range of pet healthcare products with a new flea spray line.

Johnson’s Veterinary Products has expanded its range of pet healthcare products with a new flea spray line. Guardian Home Flea Spray is designed to kill fleas and other flying and crawling insects such as flies, mosquitos, cockroaches, ants, and bed bugs. The UK-made trigger spray can be used on s...

Pets at Home Group plc has completed the first phase of a £50 million share buyback programme.
04/07/2023

Pets at Home Group plc has completed the first phase of a £50 million share buyback programme.

Pets at Home Group plc has completed the first phase of a £50 million share buyback programme. The company instructed Numis Securities to purchase shares on its behalf for a maximum aggregate consideration of £25 million, which it completed within hours of launching the scheme by purchasing 44,921...

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