Industry News
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Jan- 2023 -24 January
Bruce’s Doggy Daycare appoints new MD
Bruce’s Doggy Daycare has announced the appointment of Ben Mann as its new managing director. Mann has been with the company for five years and is stepping up to replace founder Bruce Casalis in the role. His career has predominantly been in the events and hospitality sector, both in Australia…
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23 January
Wilsons launches four new dog treats
Scottish dog food company Wilsons has announced the launch of four new dog treats as part of its premium treats range. The new range of treats includes; Baltic Sprats, Beef Jerky, Chicken Jerky and Pigs Ears. The premium treats offer a range of benefits to dogs ranging from quality protein…
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20 January
Pet ownership returns to pre-pandemic levels
Pet ownership in the UK has returned to similar levels seen before the pandemic, according to data from advertising website Pets4Homes. According to the company, activity on its website in December 2022 was similar to what it was in 2019. This is around 2m visitors and around 80 potential buyers.…
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19 January
PIF appoints new chair
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced the appointment of Bruce Casalis as its new chair following a recent board meeting. Casalis is the founder of Bruce’s Doggy Daycare and has been a PIF board director since 2018. He began a two year term as chair in January 2023. Details…
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18 January
Three grooming bodies unite to boost industry training
The British Isles Grooming Association, iPet Network and The Groomers Spotlight are working together to promote new courses as part of iPet’s Professional Development Recognition Scheme (PDRS). The PDRS aims to offer continued high quality training to people working in animal care and veterinary science and give existing groomers opportunities…
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17 January
Jollyes reports record Christmas sales
Pet retailer Jollyes has reported record sales for the four weeks up to 31 December 2022, with sales up 31% compared with last year. The company stated that the sales were driven by higher demand at existing stores, new store openings and online. Following the company’s new acquisitions and openings…
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16 January
Mars Petcare launches new crave meaty rolls
Mars Petcare has announced that it is expanding its crave treats range with the launch of meaty rolls. The new treats will be available in both chicken and beef flavour and have an endorsement from the European Veterinary Dental Society (EVDS). They are made with layers of protein and without…
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13 January
Digitail raises $11m in series A funding
Digitail, a platform that automates veterinary admin, has announced that it has received $11m (£9m) in series A funding. The round was led by Atomico, who will join previous investors byFounders, Gradient, and Partech. Atomico principal Andreas Helbig joins the Digitail board as part of the investment. Sebastian Gabor, Digitail…
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12 January
OATA pursues energy help for aquatic businesses
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has continued its calls for extra support on energy bills for aquatic businesses after they were excluded from the government support package for heavy users. The government announced it was extending energy help to all non-domestic consumers between April 2023 and May 2024. It…
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11 January
Seadown Vets joins CVS group
Hampshire-based animal hospital Seadown Vets has decided to become part of the CVS Group. Its four owners, clinical directors Anna Jennings, Gillies Moffatt and Laura Trigg, and veterinary surgeon Kate McMorris, decided to join the CVS family due to the added investment and support a larger veterinary group can provide.…
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