Industry News
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Aug- 2022 -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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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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