Business
Online sales reach 10-year high
Friday, 5 June 2020, 9:26
Online sales reach 10-year high
British retailers recorded a 10-year high for online sales in May while the continued lockdown measures kept high streets empty,…
PetsPyjamas reports 41% surge in business
Wednesday, 27 May 2020, 9:58
PetsPyjamas reports 41% surge in business
Dog-friendly holiday company, PetPyjamas, has reported a 41% increase in forward bookings in May against the month prior. The majority…
Duchess of Cambridge’s brother launches new freeze-dried dog food company
Thursday, 21 May 2020, 9:48
Duchess of Cambridge’s brother launches new freeze-dried dog food company
The Duchess of Cambridge’s brother, James Middleton, has announced the launch of his new freeze-dried dog food company, in honour…
Inspired Pet Nutrition turnover rises
Monday, 11 May 2020, 10:36
Inspired Pet Nutrition turnover rises
Inspired Pet Nutrition has revealed that its turnover rose to almost £100m in its latest annual results, following a £60m…
Scratch & Patch adopts Pet Black Box
Thursday, 7 May 2020, 10:15
Scratch & Patch adopts Pet Black Box
UK pet insurance provider Scratch & Patch has revealed it is now using the Pet Black Box from Verisk to…
Spectrum Brands reports 62% rise in operating income in Q2 results
Friday, 1 May 2020, 10:15
Spectrum Brands reports 62% rise in operating income in Q2 results
Pet and aquatic products supplier Spectrum Brands has reported a 62.7% increase in operating income to $67.7m (£53.9m) compared with…
Covid-19: Banks under fire over emergency loan scheme
Thursday, 26 March 2020, 12:51
Covid-19: Banks under fire over emergency loan scheme
Banks have come under fire over government-backed emergency loans which require business owners to sign for a personal guarantee, as…
Johnston & Jeff celebrate 140 years with £1m factory expansion
Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 13:59
Johnston & Jeff celebrate 140 years with £1m factory expansion
Bird seed manufacturer Johnston and Jeff has announced a £1m expansion to its factory, amid its 140th anniversary celebrations. The…
BIRA welcomes increased support for SMEs amid coronavirus crisis
Friday, 13 March 2020, 11:53
BIRA welcomes increased support for SMEs amid coronavirus crisis
The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) has welcomed the Chancellor’s emergency package to help small retail businesses amid the coronavirus…
Bella and Duke secures £3.5m funding
Thursday, 12 March 2020, 13:50
Bella and Duke secures £3.5m funding
Pet food brand Bella and Duke announced it has raised £3.5m in its latest funding round. The investment will be…