Industry News
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Jul- 2022 -28 July
PetQuip unveils finalists for Industry Awards 2022
The PetQuip trade association has announced the list of finalists for this year’s PetQuip Industry Awards. A record number of entries were received, and following preliminary judging, these have now been whittled down to a list of finalists. Two new categories – ‘Celebrating Green and Organic’ and the ‘Sustainability Award’…
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27 July
Jollyes to hold opening event for new Stockton store
Jollyes is planning a “fun-packed” opening for its new Stockton store as it prepares to begin business at the Teeside site. The retailer said the finishing touches are being put to the new store which opens at Unit 1A, Lustrum Retail Park, Stockton-on-Tees, on 6 August, as the town celebrates…
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27 July
iPET Network launches new grooming qualification
Dog groomers who want to specialise in show-stopping pooch perfect styles can now branch out by taking a new add-on qualification. Billed as a way to diversify for existing qualified dog groomers, it said the course is for professionals who “want to demonstrate their design and flair at the highest…
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26 July
Remote veterinary demand up 14% in 2022
Demand for remote veterinary consultations has risen 14% in the first six months of 2022 at Joii Pet Care, indicating what it says is a “continued appetite for owners to access vet care from the comfort of their home”. Between January and June 2022, Joii Pet Care saw a 14%…
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26 July
Harringtons launches Meaty Treats
Harringtons has expanded its offering with the launch of its latest new high protein product, Meaty Treats. The launch comes off the back of a substantial growth in the dog treat market, which is now worth a reported £394m, an increase of £32m over the last 12 months alone. Available…
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25 July
Karnlea secures 100th retail partner
Karnlea has secured its 100th retail partner, only five months after launching the UK’s first ambient bone broth for cats and dogs. It comes as the Belfast-based group has targeted independent retailers, as founder Lara McCullough believes that “independent pet retailers are key to influencing, educating and informing pet owners”.…
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25 July
Retail accounts for 10% of UK administrations in 2022, study finds
The retail sector accounted for 10% of administrations in the first six months of the year – the third highest industry in the UK – according to analysis by full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau. It found more than 620 businesses, 62 of which came from the retail industry, filed for…
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22 July
Pet Munchies acquired by Assisi Pet Care
Pet Munchies Holdings Limited, the owner of the Pet Munchies premium natural dog and cat treats brand, has been sold to Assisi Pet Care for an undisclosed sum. Pet Munchies was founded by entrepreneur Suzanne Rothman in 2008, and has experienced strong growth due to its natural ingredients and “innovative”…
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22 July
Pets at Home Foundation names new chair
The Pets at Home Foundation has announced the appointment of Robert Kent as chair, taking over the role from Louise Stonier, who has led the charity for over 15 years and has recently been appointed as chief operating officer of Vets4Pets. Kent joined Pets at Home in 2018 as chief…
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21 July
Petributes releases new Cockapoo urn
Petributes, the supplier to the pet funeral sector, has released a Cockapoo urn, which is available now. The Cockapoo boosts the range of Petributes’ figurine dog urns to more than 20 breeds. All urns are individually designed by a West Sussex based sculptor, who undertakes research into the breed, by…
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