Current Affairs
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Feb- 2013 -12 February
Retail spend predicted to rise 26 per cent by 2022
Retail spend will rise to £377 billion over the next decade, a new report has suggested. With a rise in discretionary income and the emergence of the “considered consumer”, Hammerson’s The Reshaping of Retail report suggests that retail spend will increase 26 per cent over the next 10 years. Collaborating…
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11 February
Free social media webinars for pet industry
PetNet has announced it will host free webinars for those working in the industry in need of a digital helping hand. Run by PetNet’s head of digital, Lisa Robb, the webinars will be hosted in March and June, with the aim of helping everyone in the pet industry improve their…
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8 February
Vets responds positively to microchipping law
Emmview Veterinary Centre in Wokingham has welcomed the passing of legislation that makes it compulsory for all dogs in England to be microchipped by 2016. Head vet Rosie Skinner remarked: “An incredible amount of money – £57 million per year – is spent on caring for and rehoming stray dogs.…
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8 February
AHT urges love be shared with pets this Valentine’s Day
Among the flowers, chocolates and romance of Valentine’s Day, the Animal Health Trust (AHT) has shared five tips on keeping pets happy this 14 February. Diet; exercise; preventative medicine; environment; and socialisation have been listed by the charity as the five steps to ensuring a pet’s happiness this Valentine’s or…
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6 February
Compulsory microchipping for dogs to be introduced in England
It has been confirmed that microchipping will become a compulsory measure for all dogs in England. DEFRA has announced that, as of 6 April 2016, all dogs will be required to have a microchip, in a move hailed by veterinary associations across the country. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and…
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Jan- 2013 -25 January
Retail sales growth slows in January
The CBI’s first monthly Distributive Trades Survey of 2013 revealed that retail sales growth slowed in January. Covering the opening fortnight of 2013, the survey shows 41 per cent of retailers reported increased year-on-year sales volumes and that 24 per cent reported a fall. Though better than the anticipated 10…
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24 January
One quarter of UK dogs are dejected, suggests new study
A new report has revealed that 24 per cent of dogs in the UK are unhappy. Commissioned by Butcher’s Pet Care, the first ‘Healthy Happy Hound Report’ surveyed 2,000 dog owners to assess the wellbeing of their canine companions and discover the measures they take to ensure their happiness. Ratings,…
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24 January
Data shows rise in retail employment despite record decline in shop numbers
Retail employment was shown to have risen by 0.6 per cent in the BRC-Bond Pearce Retail Employment Monitor (REM) for the fourth quarter of 2012. Despite the number of retail outlets falling by 3.6 per cent during the quarter, the fastest rate since the REM began in October 2008, retail…
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11 January
Can flushing pet fish threaten the environment?
Do home aquarium species have the potential to threaten our ecosystem? According to a report from the University of California the answer is yes. Well-intentioned pet owners and aquarium keepers seeking to ‘free’ their fish via the toilet may inadvertently be contributing to the threat of invasive species downstream. Lead…
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9 January
Woof TV? First dog-dedicated web TV channel launched
Mandrill Television has launched the first online TV channel solely aimed at dog lovers and professionals in a channel dubbed “everything canine online”. Dogsclub.tv is now on-air with over six hours of programming made exclusively for the service. Viewers can expect to see: Free advice on basic training, grooming and…
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