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11 July

80% support animal welfare being protected by law, survey finds

Eight out of ten people in England support animal welfare being protected by law, according to a new YouGov survey of over 4,000 UK adults. It comes as the RSPCA has teamed up with the Scottish SPCA to launch a landmark new Animal Kindness Index, emphasising the importance of further…

8 July

Cost of living crisis weighs on retail sales growth

High levels of inflation and the deepening cost of living crisis have prompted further slowing of retail sales growth, according to BDO’s High Street Sales Tracker (HSST). It found that total like-for-like (LFL) sales, combined in-store and online, increased by +8.4% in June compared to the equivalent month in 2021,…

8 July

RSPCA warns of ‘spike’ in animal cruelty over summer

New figures have shown that the RSPCA sees a “spike” in reports of cruelty during the summer months. The charity has now warned that with pet ownership on the rise, coupled with ongoing financial pressures, it is “braced for a summer of suffering”. While the RSPCA typically receives around 90,000…

7 July

Premier Nutrition secures FSSC 22000 accreditation

Animal nutrition specialist and premix manufacturer, Premier Nutrition, has reportedly become the “first UK company of its kind” to receive a Food Safety System Certificate (FSSC 22000). Paperwork was required for the accreditation, while an in-person audit was carried out to ensure Premier Nutrition met the FSSC criteria. Going forwards,…

7 July

Footfall set to remain below 2019 for foreseeable future

Footfall is set to remain below 2019 levels for the “foreseeable future” as the cost of living crisis deepens and working from home becomes a permanent fixture, according to the latest Footfall Monitor and Insights from Springboard. Springboard found that footfall strengthened for the third consecutive month in June, with…

6 July

Bruce’s to launch new North London site

Doggy day care business Bruce’s has announced the launch of its new North London site. Its advertising campaign consists of bus stop ad placements and a range of marketing tools. In addition to the bus stop advertisements, the Bruce’s team has created and distributed edible dog-friendly leaflets in North London’s…

6 July

Mars Petcare latest to halt supplies to Tesco amid price dispute

Mars Petcare has halted supplies to Tesco as the supermarket faces its second dispute amid rising costs, as inflation continues to impact supplier and retailer relations. Mars Petcare, which produces brands such as Whiskas, Dreamies, Pedigree and Cesar, has paused supplies to Tesco until an agreement can be reached on…

5 July

Jollyes acquires Penparc as turnover hits £86m

Jollyes has announced it is acquiring Midlands-based Penparc Pet Centre Group to help accelerate its growth, whilst reporting its full-year turnover hit £86m, up by 15% against the prior year. With the support of HSBC, Jollyes has bought Penparc’s five stores in Cannock, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, West Bromwich and Telford. The…

5 July

Assisi Pet Care acquires Pet Munchies

Assisi Pet Care Ltd has announced it is continuing its expansion across the sector with the acquisition of established natural treats business Pet Munchies. The move adds to its growing stable of brands that now includes the Hi Life, Hollings, Maced and Dog Way ranges of award-winning premium products. Pet…

4 July

Pet population remains steady, PDSA report finds

The estimated population of dogs, cats and rabbits remain similar to pre-pandemic levels, however 24% of all owners acquired their pet in the last two years, according to the latest report from PDSA. This equates to 5.4 million pets acquired since the start of the pandemic in March 2020. 2022…