Current Affairs
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Sep- 2017 -7 September
Arcadia launch new starter kits
Arcadia has launched new StickyFootGold and JellyPotGold Starter Kits which are ready to ship. Categorised within three areas, each product area can be used alongside the rest of the range. Each product is ‘all natural’ and non-toxic and uses as many ‘organic’, human grade ingredients as possible. The daily use powders…
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7 September
British retailers lose out on £3.4bn without online investment
British retailers are losing out on £3.4 billion worth of goods left in virtual shopping baskets each year, as two thirds of the contents of all virtual shopping baskets are abandoned. A study by Barclays found that making online shopping more convenient could boost retailers’ takings by £10.5bn within just…
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7 September
10-day-old kittens found in bin bag
Four tiny 10-day-old kittens, found in a bin bag, are now on the road to recovery thanks to Mayhew and their dedicated team of foster carers. The kittens, named Teenie, Tiny, Titch and Smalls by Mayhew staff, were first discovered by a member of the public who noticed the black…
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7 September
Vetbed® launches new Non-Slip Christmas design
Suitable for all life stages of dogs, cats and house rabbits, Petlife International’s Non-Slip Vetbed® bedding range is a solution for providing warmth and comfort, and the Christmas 2017 range is now available. The range incudes a Snowman and paws design with a charcoal background, stockings and paws design on…
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7 September
‘Collaboration is key to ensure dog breeding standards’, says Kennel Club
Local authorities could see a ten-fold increase in the number of dog breeders they are required to license under new government proposals, and the Kennel Club is warning that without full collaboration with its Assured Breeder Scheme it will simply become a stealth tax on responsible dog breeders and do…
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6 September
HOWND set to showcase two new product ranges at PATS
HOWND is set to showcase two of its new product ranges at PATS Telford in September. The Hertfordshire based company has developed two new product lines – Miracle Spa Collection and All-Seasons Skin, Nose & Paw Balms with UVA & UVB Filters for Sun Protection. Miracle Spa Collection The Miracle…
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6 September
PET HEAD reaches out to potential customers with new campaign
In-office sampling agency The Pet Perk will launch a new campaign for PET HEAD in early September. Arriving at offices on Thursday 7 September, thousands of pet parents will receive free samples of PET HEAD’s Dirty Talk Deodorising Dog Shampoo along with a great money off voucher. “We are thrilled to be working…
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6 September
Fish4Dogs launches ‘bite-sized’ training videos
Fish4Dogs is helping pet parents boost their training knowledge with a series of ‘bite-sized’ training exercises for puppies and young dogs. Dog trainer Tima Lund uses positive-based clicker training to reinforce a puppy’s directed behaviour and reward it with treats. The first of the series, which can be seen on…
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6 September
Brits spend more on pets than partners
Pet owners will spend £683.98 on their furry friends in a year, which is £47.16 more than they spend on treating their significant other in a year. Hamsters are the nation’s most affordable pet to keep, at just £62.84 a month. Dog owners can expect to spend more than £10,000 on their pooch in a…
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6 September
Naturediet welcomes new team member
Naturediet Pet Foods has added a new team member to its sales and marketing departments. The Norfolk based pet food manufacturer has appointed Georgina Child as territory sales executive, a new role for the business that has been created to support and grow relationships with independent retailers across the north…
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