Industry News
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Aug- 2022 -8 August
DoggyRade names European commercial director
Tonisity has announced it is growing its companion animal brands team (DoggyRade) with the appointment of Alwin Kessler as the company’s new commercial director for Europe. In his new role, Kessler leads DoggyRade’s commercial activities in Europe and aims to expand DoggyRade’s prebiotic drinks and treat brands across Europe. Having…
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5 August
Pets at Home Q1 revenues hit £404.7m amid ‘record’ VIP numbers
Pets at Home has reported that group revenues rose 7.1% year-on-year to £404.7m in the 16 week period from 1 April to 21 July 2022 (Q1 FY23), as the number of active VIPs increased 10.7% to a “record” 7.4m, 27% of which were shopping across more than one channel. Vet…
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4 August
BoE hikes rates to 1.75%, warns UK to enter recession until 2024
The Bank of England (BoE) has raised interest rates from 1.25% to 1.75%, marking the biggest rise in rates since 1995. In its latest announcement, the BOE also projected that the UK would fall into a recession in the fourth quarter of the year, which is expected to last for…
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4 August
Pet Industry Federation launches new website
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced the launch of a revamped website which will provide industry information and business advice. The PIF said the site provides help and resources for all members, whether they are new businesses starting out or long established figures in the pet industry, and it…
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3 August
Benebone names UK sales manager
US-based Benebone has appointed Victoria Lowe as an international sales and marketing manager to grow the company’s UK and international markets. Lowe joins with over two decades of marketing and sales experience across various consumer brands. Most recently, she was responsible for growing UK and international sales at HOWND, a…
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2 August
Jollyes to open first Dorset site
Jollyes has confirmed it will open a new store in Poole at Unit 1C, Wessex Gate East Retail Park on 20 August, marking its first location in Dorset. Set across 5,000 square feet, the store will sell a range of pet food and accessories for dogs, cats, small animals, birds,…
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1 August
FirstVet partners with Petwise for video appointments
FirstVet, a startup which provides pet-owners with on-demand video consultations with UK registered veterinarians, has announced a new partnership with Petwise, a dedicated insurance specialist for senior dogs and cats. Following the partnership, Petwise customers are entitled to unlimited video appointments via their mobile device, tablet or computer and can…
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1 August
Shop vacancies fall for third quarter in a row
In the second quarter of 2022, the overall GB vacancy rate decreased to 14.0%, which was 0.1 percentage points better than Q1 and 0.5 percentage points better than the same period last year, according to the BRC. This was the third consecutive quarter of falling vacancy rates. All locations saw…
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Jul- 2022 -29 July
Just for Pets launches ‘Rawgust’ campaign
Just for Pets is celebrating raw pet food this August with 10% off selected raw dog and cat food brands in store from 28 July to the end of August. The retailer said it is encouraging customers to consider the benefits of a natural, complete raw diet this August, renaming…
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29 July
Mikki announces new sustainable bamboo grooming range
Mikki has announced a new bamboo grooming range, which has been created to meet the demands of today’s environmentally conscious pet owners. Made from sustainable bamboo and supplied in 100% recyclable packaging each of the new grooming products within the range has been created by 10 people powered processes which…
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