Events

Jun- 2012 -

7 June

Independents’ Day

Don’t put the bunting away just yet – independent retailers of every ilk will be celebrated on 4 July as part of Independents’ Day. Independents’ Day comes at the start of Independent Retailer Month and is seen as a chance for the public to show their support for the 169,000-plus…

7 June

Search launched for Britain’s least talented dog

Poopsta has launched the search for Britain’s least talented dog. The competition is for dog owners whose pets, despite numerous attempts at being taught tricks and commands, have very little or no discernible talent. Entrants whose pets are shortlisted finalists will receive a Poopsta one-push poop scoop, while the winner…

6 June

Charity cycle across Pyrenees for Smartbedz director

Nigel Bateson, director of Smartbedz, will soon be embarking on a charity cycle across the Pyrenees for Macmillan. He will be joined by Team Whippet, consisting of Henry Woodhall, Ian Murray, Oliver Murray and John Simpson. Originally planning to set off in 2013, the team’s plans were moved forward when…

1 June

Celebrity Pet Owner Awards 2012

Park Bench,the online social media community for dog and cat owners, has announced the advent of the PetNet Celebrity Pet Owner Awards. The PetNet Celebrity Pet Owner Awards 2012 is open to the public for nominations from 11 June to 20 June. Everyone who nominates will be entered into a…

1 June

Dog show helps to raise £30,000 for breast cancer charity

The recent Canine Awareness Day at Staffordshire’s Chasewater Country Park has helped pet accessories company Ancol raise over £30,000 for Breast Cancer Campaign. More than £300 was raised at the event from the sale of Ancol’s range of pink pet products, developed in partnership with Breast Cancer Campaign, which includes…

May- 2012 -

31 May

Interpet celebrates 60th anniversary

International aquatic and pet specialists Interpet celebrated its 60th year of trading on 29 May, with an event at the company’s head office in Dorking. Company founder, Dr. Neville Carrington, gave a talk that provided a personal insight into the company’s beginnings, while current commercial director, Mark Hoskins, shared his…

30 May

The Greyhound Extravaganza attracts record numbers

Greyhound lovers and dogs alike came from across Britain to attend the third annual Greyhound Extravaganza. Organised by the Retired Greyhound Trust (RGT) and held on the grounds of the Animal Health Trust near Newmarket, the extravaganza featured trade stands, food and drink, lunchtime entertainment and dog classes for all…

28 May

British pet products attract worldwide attention

British products in both the garden and pet product sectors have proved to be a big attraction in the North American market according to the Federation of Garden and Leisure Manufacturers which has organised two British exhibiting groups in Las Vegas and Orlando in recent months. Gardenex, the garden and…

21 May

Interzoo pulls in a large international crowd

Interzoo 2012 attracted over 37,000 trade visitors from 115 countries who came to discover more about the latest pet food products, grooming aids and accessories at this international trade fair for pet supplies. The number of exhibitors rose by three per cent and altogether 1,539 companies from 53 countries presented…

17 May

Deadline extended to enter retail industry awards

Retailers have an extra week to submit their entries to this year’s Skillsmart Retail Rising Stars Awards, organisers have announced. The awards are to “recognise the country’s best retail talent across 14 categories, from star apprentices to top-notch buyers and marketers who demonstrate initiative, aptitude and ambition in their…