Industry News

Jun- 2022 -

1 June

Almost half of businesses hit with price increases

Approximately half (48%) of businesses currently trading have reported that the prices of materials, goods, or services bought in April 2022 had increased from March 2022, while 23% reported that prices sold had increased across the same period. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the wholesale and retail…

May- 2022 -

31 May

Jollyes partners with Stroke Association ahead of new opening

Jollyes has announced a new partnership with the Stroke Association in Scotland that will “celebrate the calming role pets play in people’s lives”. A jointly branded vehicle will debut at the retailer’s new Stirling store at Unit 3 on the Burghmuir Retail Park, which will allow customers to come and…

30 May

Paleo Ridge launches limited-edition summer treat for dogs

Paleo Ridge has announced the launch of a limited-edition summer supplementary treat, ‘Strawberries and Cream’, for dogs. The frozen kefir-based cubes will be previewed at Dogstival on the Jubilee weekend, ahead of wider launch to trade customers and direct-to-consumer online later in June. The new summer product is made using…

27 May

Arden Grange to feature in Platinum Jubilee commemorative album

Sussex-based pet food company Arden Grange is set to be featured in Her Majesty The Queen: The Official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album, published later this month to mark the upcoming Jubilee. The honorary album will celebrate the life and reign of the Queen, as well as developments within the…

26 May

Linnaeus appoints business development director

Veterinary group Linnaeus has announced that Russell Welsh, who served as interim chief operating officer for 15 months, has been appointed as its business development director. The role is part of Linnaeus’s executive team and will focus on the growth of the business and investment into its practices across the…

25 May

Pets at Home reports record year as profits surge

Pets at Home has reported that its underlying pre-tax profits have surged 65.3% to £144.7m for the year to March 2022. Retail revenue grew by 18.5% after store and online sales rose by 17.7% and 18.4% respectively. The company also reported a total group revenue growth of 15.3% to £1.3bn,…

24 May

Beco unveils first ever treat range

Beco has announced the launch of its first ever range of treats with four recipes. The new treats range includes Beco’s first Insect recipe, and also has vegan options. George Bramble, Beco founder, said: “Treats are such an important way to encourage and reward dogs, and we wanted to create…

23 May

PDSA and Royal Canin partner to tackle pet obesity

Veterinary charity PDSA and Royal Canin have launched a new campaign aimed at tackling pet obesity. The drive to increase education on pet obesity follows research from the PAW Report, created by PDSA in conjunction with YouGov, which revealed that 1.4m cats and dogs across the nation piled on the…

20 May

Pets at Home invests in Project Blu

Pets at Home Group has announced it has made a strategic investment in Project Blu, an eco-conscious supplier of branded pet accessories. Pets at Home will be the first UK retailer to offer Project Blu’s full product range, available across its 457 stores and online at Petsathome.co.uk from early July…

19 May

Fabulosa unveils pet-specific collection ‘Furbulosa’

Fragrance-led home and lifestyle brand Fabulosa, has extended its product range with the launch of a new pet-specific collection, bolstering its presence in the category. The ‘Furbulosa’ collection includes a trio of products – Furbulosa Carpet Stain Remover, Furbulosa Disinfectant Spray and Furbulosa Pet Freshener & Odour Eliminator. Available now…