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Aug- 2019 -21 August
How to grow your aquatics business
Shoppers’ habits are continuing to change with the introduction of technology increasingly influencing how and where they shop and so it’s important for retailers to form solid relationships with their customers in order to drive their business forward and ensure repeat purchase. What’s more, aquatic retailers have a huge advantage…
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15 August
Going wild
Summer is well and truly here! During July, flower borders are usually a riot of colour attractive both to us and to bees, butterflies and other flying insects. One special visitor your clients can look out for is the Hummingbird hawk moth. A day-flying moth, it loves bright sunlight, and…
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Jul- 2019 -30 July
The rise of cat popularity; is the dog market losing its trend?
Do you consider yourself a dog person or a cat person? That is the age old question. For decades, canine lovers have been trumping feline enthusiasts in terms of numbers, popularity, and retail market size. However, recent developments have found out that cats are gradually becoming more popular as household…
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19 July
The evolution of dog food
In 1860, when James Spratt created the first dog biscuit brand, which contained a mix of wheat, vegetables, beetroot, and “the dried, unsalted, gelatinous parts of prairie beef”, he unwittingly pioneered a category now worth £17bn a year in the UK. His biscuits were expensive, and wisely targeted at the…
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Jun- 2019 -24 June
From creating curries to creaky joints – think turmeric
In traditional medicine, turmeric is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Scientific analysis has shown that the active principle of turmeric – curcumin – suppresses the production of chemicals such as TNF-alpha which cause inflammation in the body. The suppression of such chemicals helps reduce pain and swelling. Dr Richard Allport…
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20 June
The impact of extreme weather on ponds
The Met Office recently revealed that the UK is experiencing hotter days and more “tropical nights”. This is in addition to the country being exposed to more weather extremes over the last 10 years than previous decades. With this in mind, it’s safe to say that extreme summers and winters…
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13 June
The importance of a healthy pet diet
Setting the scene According to a study commissioned by OnePoll and Lily’s Kitchen, one in five cat owners don’t know their pet is a carnivore. Alarmingly, the insight also revealed that pets’ diets were commonly supplemented with raw vegetables and salad, while common treats included plate scrapings, takeaways, cheese and…
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5 June
What can vet chains struggling to recruit learn from StreetVet?
The past few years have seemed like a golden age for the veterinary sector with chains of clinics and hospitals multiplying fast and across borders. Investor enthusiasm to take advantage of the love pet owners have for their beloved animals has been rapacious. Unfortunately, as companies like veterinary service provider…
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3 June
What questions should you ask when choosing suppliers?
Depending on where your business is located you have a choice of suppliers for the local area and also nationally. Some items need to come in pallet form, some in small parcels. Who you choose will largely be governed by price as in all things business. Second to this consideration,…
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May- 2019 -15 May
Tips on starting a high standard pet care business
Around 40% of households in the UK own a pet and the average Brit spends almost £100 a month on their animal friends. With such a huge market, it’s no surprise that the pet industry has boomed in recent years, creating great opportunities for those who want to pursue a…
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