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Burnley Pets at Home opens amid store revamp

Pets at Home has opened the doors to its new-look pet care centre on Anchor Retail Park in Burnley. The revamped store is now home to a brand-new grooming salon – The Groom Room – which has opened for the first time. According to the retailer, it offers a wide…

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Government announces fast-track pet licence for Ukrainian refugees

The Government has announced it has put in place new emergency support for those fleeing Ukraine with their pets, allowing people fleeing Ukraine to bring their pets to the UK with any quarantine costs met by the Government. The Animal and Plant Health Agency is providing quick licence approvals and…

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Bira predicts strongest Mother’s Day in 2 years

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has predicted the strongest Mother’s Day trading in over two years. Following the lifting of restrictions early this year, the head of Bira believes this will be the strongest trading period of the year so far as shoppers will be able to hit the…

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Your Dog’s Club announces share opportunities for dog owners

Your Dog’s Club, a dog-only online retailer, has announced it is giving dog owners the chance to obtain shares within its fast-growing business, and receive a certificate in their dog’s name. In addition to receiving a personalised share certificate, investors will receive complimentary dog products and earn discounts to use…

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Bestpets unveils latest Bugalugs pet care range

Bestpets has announced the launch of its new pet care range Bugalugs. The Bugalugs Pet care range includes various products such as shampoos, colognes, deodorising sprays, detangling sprays, ear cleaner and a nose and paw balm. Each product is vegan and created using natural ingredients that have different benefits depending…

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FirstVet launches UK digital e-commerce platform

Digital vet service FirstVet has announced it is expanding its UK offering for pet owners by launching its e-commerce site in the UK, aiming to create “an end-to-end, trusted journey for pet owners from digital assessment to product recommendation and delivery”. FirstVet’s e-commerce business is currently already active in Sweden…

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RSPCA donates £20k to help animals in Ukraine

The RSPCA has pledged £20k to international animal charity Four Paws’ appeal for donations to help animals in Ukraine. Contributions to international charity will be channelled towards local Ukrainian organisations which are working hard on the ground in the country to care for animals – from dogs who have been…

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BoE raises interest rates to 0.75%

The Bank of England has raised interest rates back to the pre-pandemic level of 0.75% as it tries to mitigate the effect of the rising costs of living and the impact that the conflict in Ukraine is having on the global economy.  The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted with a…

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Bella’s Collars launches Dogs in Yellow Day campaign

Berkshire-based pet accessory business Bella’s Collars is raising awareness of anxious dogs by launching its own Dogs in Yellow Day awareness campaign on 20 March. Sarah Jones, owner of Bella’s Collars is an owner of her own “Anxious Dog”, Cocker Spaniel, Bella who became the “inspiration” for her yellow pet…

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Icertech launches water-based coolant

Over the last seventeen years, Icertech has grown to be one of the trusted suppliers in the chilled packaging market, supplying a range of ice packs and insulated boxes. Having built a reputation as an independent manufacturer and supplier of high quality, low cost gel-based coolants, Icertech is now very…

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