Consumers

Feb- 2022 -

4 February

Over 70% of consumers concerned about environmental issues

Over 70% of consumers are concerned about environmental and sustainability issues, according to the TWC’s ‘Do good, feel good’ report. The report also confirmed that sustainability concerns are already influencing where they are shopping for groceries – and will do so more in the future. Over a third of consumers…

Nov- 2021 -

22 November

Black Friday footfall set for comeback in 2021

A surge in shopping is forecast for Black Friday this year, with UK footfall set to increase by 7.9% between 21 and 27 November against the previous week, according to the latest figures from Springboard. The higher footfall is set to peak on Black Friday itself, with a predicted rise…

May- 2021 -

6 May

Dog owners to pay £2,400 in day care services once they return to work

Dog owners in the UK will be expected to pay out £2464.80 in day care services a year for their pets once they return to work after lockdown, according to a new survey from comparethemarket.com. Over a third (36%) of dog owners said their pet will be left home alone…

Feb- 2021 -

10 February

One in ten new puppy owners worried about dog care post-lockdown

One in ten new puppy owners are worried about caring for their dog post-lockdown, according to new data released by the Kennel Club. The survey revealed that 10% of owners who purchased a dog during the pandemic are concerned about whether they can sufficiently care for their pets after restrictions…

Oct- 2020 -

28 October

Pets at Home partners with OneStock in customer experience reshuffle

Pets at Home has enlisted the professional services of OneStock, an Order Management System (OMS) provider, to unify its customer shopping experience. OneStock’s OMS was chosen by the pet retailer to create a “fast and flexible delivery and collection service”. To fulfil this, the company will offer a one-hour click…

Aug- 2020 -

17 August

Online sales witness 10% decline in July

Online retail sales witnessed a “sharp decline” of 10% in July, according to the latest figures from IMRG’s online sales index. The data group said the decline followed a shift in consumer spending patterns as the hospitality sector reopened throughout the month. While online sales fell by 10% in the…

Jun- 2019 -

25 June

UK’s first pet payment holding service launches

Pet Buying Protection (PBP) has launched an independent intermediary payment holding service that gives buyers the time and space to check the pet’s health and welfare before money is lost. Roy Wilcox, director at PBP, said the service would help to “provide a barrier against scammers and unscrupulous breeders.” PBP…

Sep- 2018 -

24 September

Wagg unveils new packaging as part of major rebrand

UK dry dog food brand, Wagg, is relaunching its entire range of dog food in a bid to help it stand out and attract new customers while driving sales amongst existing ones. IPN, the owner of the Wagg brand, has invested £500,000 in relaunching the packaging to ensure it conveys…

Jun- 2017 -

21 June

Charity teams up with students to help homeless cats

Blue Cross pet charity has teamed up with Moreton Morrell College in Warwick to care for homeless cats and kittens until loving new homes can be found for them. Cats will stay five double pens at the college where students studying courses in animal care and management will look after…

21 June

RSPCA issues flood advice ahead of thunderstorms

With the current heatwave set to finish this week and thunderstorms sparking a potential risk of flooding, the RSPCA has issued some advice on how to protect animals from the heavy downpour. The Met office has issued a warning that from today (Wednesday) into Thursday there is the potential for…