Current Affairs

Aug- 2017 -

8 August

Pets at Home reports five percent growth

Pets at Home has reported a strong start to the year, with first quarter revenues up by 5 percent to £256.5m. The company announced that it is on track with plans open around 10 superstores, 40-50 vet practices and 40-50 grooming salons this year. Ben Flint, a market analyst at www.cityindex.co.uk, said: “Investors may…

7 August

High street ‘digital dinosaurs’ left behind by digital age

High street retailers who don’t keep up with new digital age will be left behind, claims new data from Worldpay. According to the payments processor, small and independent stores are seeing year on year growth of up to 8 percent by allowing customers to browse and purchase online as well…

7 August

Group55 moves to new £2m facility

In response to continued business growth and future demand for both in-house and private label offerings; Group55 has moved to a new £2m facility in Chorley, Lancashire. The 22, 000 sq. ft. building houses the very latest equipment to maintain the company’s position in the animal care sector. The facility…

7 August

Animal nutritionist stars in Fish4Dogs’ video series

The scent of fish appeals to dogs, claims a new video series from independent Worcestershire-based company Fish4Dogs. In the company’s recently released second set of videos, animal nutritionist and physiology expert David Southey BSc explains that the aroma of fish can create a sense ‘explosion’ for dogs. He says fish…

7 August

Smartphones boost increase in retail searches

The number of international customers searching for UK retailers has increased due to the popularity of smartphones, according to the British Retail Consortium’s Google Online Retail Monitor. The search volumes on mobile phones increased by 26 percent in the second quarter of the year compared to last year. For all…

7 August

Cat treats see exponential growth

Sales of cat treats have more than doubled in the UK, according to new statistics. Euromonitor International has claimed that owners are increasingly humanising their cats, and are indulging them with greater frequency. Sales growth has also been strong in Eastern Europe particularly in Poland and the Czech Republic, where sales…

7 August

Half of owners describe their pets as ‘Best Friends’

Just over half of dog and cat owners describe their pets as their ‘best friend’ according to new research from Sainsbury’s Bank Pet Insurance. The corresponding figure for dog owners is 59 percent and for those who own cats it’s 41 percent. Overall, 49 percent of dog and cat owners…

4 August

One in ten dog owners don’t give pets enough exercise

More than one in ten (11%) dog owners are failing to meet the recommended exercise requirements of their four-legged friends, according to new research from M&S Bank. Also 44 percent of dog owners don’t know how much exercise their dog needs to suit its breed and size. The research comes…

4 August

Research by vets helps children suffering with epilepsy

New hope is being given to children who suffer from a rare and severe form of epilepsy, thanks to unique research carried out by the University of Surrey’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Fitzpatrick Referrals in Surrey. The research, published in PLOS One, has identified the progression of Lafora disease,…

4 August

3P Enterprise welcomes new members

3P Enterprise has announced additions to its Gloucestershire based team. Guy Mayhew joins as sales representative responsible for developing relationships with existing customers and expanding the customer base in new market areas. Guy comes from a banking and insurance sales background and expresses a desire to move away from service…