Current Affairs

Apr- 2016 -

13 April

MedicAnimal launches new ‘Fugly’ campaign

MedicAnimal has launches its new ‘Fugly’ marketing campaign to customers. ‘Fugly’, an abbreviation of ‘Fabulously Ugly’, uses images of pets of different shapes and sizes, in funny and quirky situations. The campaign aims to build on MedicAnimal’s founding principles, promoting the need for owners to look after their pets on the inside…

13 April

Nearly 5,000 “dangerous” dogs seized by Police

Police seized almost 5,000 dogs suspected of being banned breeds over the past three years in England and Wales, according to the BBC. An outcry from the RSPCA about the law has been reported as they claim dogs should be based on behaviour rather than the breed. Breeds banned in the…

12 April

Pet lovers see themselves as ‘parents’ not owners

Business intelligence company, Euromonitor, has released a new global briefing, investigating the way pet owners view their companion animals. Premiumisation in the Age of Pet Parenthood claims that pet owners are increasingly ascribing human attributes to their pets. More owners in the US, the UK and Japan view themselves as their pet’s…

12 April

UK inflation rate reaches 0.5% in March

The UK inflation, as measured by the Consumer Prices Index, rose to 0.5 percent in March 2016, according to the Office for National Statistics. Although the rate has increased gradually since last October – reaching 0.3 percent in February – in terms of historical context it is still relatively low.…

12 April

Animal Friends insurance ranked in Profit Track 100

Animal Friends were the only pet insurance company who earned a place on the The Sunday Times Profit Track 100. To qualify for consideration for the profit Track 100, a company must report total profits of between £3m and £40m, total sales between £20m and £350m, and average three year profit…

11 April

Eukanuba launches new 12kg bags

Responding to changing consumer shopping habits, Eukanuba is introducing a new 12kg format in its dry dog food. With 10-15kg bags of food now worth 45 percent of dog food sales in the UK*, Eukanuba has responded with the introduction of a 12kg dry offering at a lower price point to support retailers…

11 April

Pets at Home will not be appointing Graeme Jenkins CFO

In a statement released by Pets at Home, it has announced that Graeme Jenkins will not be joining the Group. “Pets at Home Group Plc wishes to announce that, by mutual agreement, Graeme Jenkins will not be joining the Group as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).” “The Board will now recommence…

11 April

Animology expands with equine range

Animology follows worldwide success with its dog grooming products by celebrating even more with its equine range. Launched in 2015 its award-winning three product range is now available across three continents with the USA and South Africa the latest countries to stock the range. International sales manager Martin Breen said: “We…

11 April

Pet company donates food to bears, Geoff and Cai

UK parrot product supplier, Northern Pet Trade, has donated a shipment of food to two Bulgarian bears, Geoff and Cai. Following an international mix-up, Northern Pet Trade, which is based in Ramsbottom, Lancashire, received a shipment of almost half a ton of Complete Omnivore Food from ZuPreem, its USA based supplier. Not wanting the…

11 April

Domestic sales at lowest level for over three years

The UK economy continued to soften in the first quarter, according to a private sector business survey created by The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Domestic sales and orders have reached their lowest level for over three years adding to the decrease of economic growth. The BBC claim that the downfall is “The…