Industry News
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May- 2022 -18 May
Inflation hits 40-year high
UK inflation has hit its highest level in 40 years during the month of April, driven by the rising cost of energy bills. The figure, according to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), was up from 7% in March. The ONS said that around 75% of…
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18 May
Harringtons adds to advanced science range
Yorkshire-based pet brand, Harringtons, has added to its advanced science range with its latest supplement launch. It is estimated that the dog supplements market is worth at least £120m a year and growing at over 50% across retail and online channels. Launching four new products in the form of chews…
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17 May
New social enterprise pet retailer launches to help UK rescue dogs
New social enterprise and online pet store, Muthapuppa, headed by London-based husband and wife team Giuseppe and Kimberley, has been launched, aiming to help the record numbers of dogs being abandoned. It comes as one in four centres now face having to turn dogs away. In the lead up to…
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16 May
Jollyes unveils manager for new Stirling store
Jollyes has named the manager for its latest store in Stirling as recruitment for new colleagues gets underway. The new store at Unit 3 Burghmuir Retail Park in Stirling will open in mid-June and employ 12 colleagues. Jollyes has recruited Angela Rennie, who has worked for leading retailers including Home…
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13 May
VetPartners announces £100,000 research fund for team members
VetPartners has announced a £100,000 fund for its team members undertaking research projects. It said the aim is to “improve the evidence base for clinical decision-making by increasing the amount of research across VetPartners’ practices”. The fund is open to VetPartners employees working in clinical settings in either the UK…
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12 May
Pet biotech manufacturer Biomega appoints new factory manager
Biomega, an international biotechnology company that develops salmon peptides and proteins for pet food, has appointed Chris Fredrik Simmenes as its new factory manager for the company’s flagship biorefinery in Skaganeset, Norway. Simmenes joins Biomega after working at Mesterbakeren – one of Norway’s leading bakery chains – for more than…
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11 May
Jollyes announces new CEO amid expansion plans
Nationwide pet retailer Jollyes has announced the appointment of Joe Wykes as chief executive officer to lead the business through a period of expansion that aims to see annual turnover grow to £100m in the next 12 months. In January, Jollyes reported record sales of £42m for the half year…
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10 May
Blue Peter’s Tim Vincent opens Jollyes flagship Wrexham store
TV star Tim Vincent officially opened Jollyes’ flagship Wrexham store on Saturday 7 May 2022. The Welsh actor and presenter – who started his career at Theater Clwyd in North Wales and is familiar to millions from his time on Blue Peter – cut the ribbon and then shortly after…
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9 May
Shop owners to be forced to rent out empty premises
Shop owners in England could be forced to let out premises that have been vacant for over a year, under new plans from the government. The plans are set to be unveiled as part of the Levelling up and Regeneration Bill, expected to be unveiled in the Queen’s speech on…
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6 May
Percuro to exhibit full hypoallergenic range at DogFest
Percuro Pet Food will kick-off its participation at this year’s DogFest series by exhibiting its full hypoallergenic pet food range, including adult dog, puppy food and ‘Snappies’ treats at Loseley Park, Surrey on 7 and 8 May. DogFest runs from May until December and features a variety of brand showcases.…
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