Industry News
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Apr- 2022 -6 April
Jollyes to renovate new Coventry store before re-opening
Jollyes is set to renovate its new Tile Hill store in Coventry, following its acquisition from Bannerbrook Pets in November. The store will be given a new look and internal layout in time for re-opening on 8 April 2022. Jollyses said it hopes the makeover will make the shopping experience…
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6 April
PIF welcomes customer service coordinator
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF), the UK trade association for pet businesses, has strengthened its team with the appointment of customer service coordinator, Mollie Richardson. Richardson comes from 1Life gyms, where she was customer experience manager, developing and managing systems and processes to ensure that customer queries were handled effectively…
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5 April
Jollyes invests in SQP training
Jollyes has announced it has invested in training to make sure that every store has a colleague rated as a Suitably Qualified Person (SQP) to prescribe flea, tick and worming treatments classed as authorised veterinary medicines. These are in addition to its wide range of over-the-counter medicines that do not…
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5 April
Pooch Snax launches first natural treat range
British dog treat brand Pooch Snax has launched its first natural treat range, porky ears, to the UK market. Porky ears is a 100% premium British pork treat shaped into ears and air-dried, which Pooch Snax said are a “safer, healthier and more nutritious alternative to pigs ears”. It comes…
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4 April
Mr Bug unveils latest mealworm food range
Mr Bug has unveiled its latest, nutrient-dense range of wheat-free, bug-based treats made with mealworms. According to the retailer, mealworms are filled with nutritional value: offering more calcium than milk, more B12 than salmon, more iron than spinach and all nine essential amino acids. The new range includes: The Nutty…
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4 April
Dewkes Pet Store opens second site amid new subscription service
Swansea-based Dewkes Pet Store has announced the opening of a second shop in Sketty, and the launch of a new subscription service. The independent pet store launched last year in Mumbles, and has since seen “significant growth”. The new site will offer a host of new features and benefits, including…
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4 April
Percuro launches new collaboration with Petsure
Insect protein pet food company Percuro and UK specialist pet insurance provider Petsure have revealed a partnership deal which aims to “revolutionise” the pet industry. Headquartered in Warwickshire, Percuro is a low carbon paw-print, planet friendly pet food using a combination of ethically farmed insect larvae and natural healing ingredients,…
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1 April
Ceva Animal Health extends behaviour range
Ceva Animal Health has extended its leading behaviour range, Adaptil, with the launch of Adaptil Chew, a new “fast-calming” chew for dogs. The new product aims to “quickly help to relax dogs if given at least 30 minutes before an expected event” and can be given like a treat directly…
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1 April
Beaphar strengthens leadership with two new appointments
Pet healthcare provider Beaphar has announced the appointment of John Toole as UK country manager and Jane Austin as UK sales manager following an internal promotion. The appointments follow the retirement of both Sue Huggett , UK business manager and Roland Huggett, UK sales manager, who have been leading the…
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Mar- 2022 -31 March
High street footfall continues to lag behind pre-pandemic levels
Footfall levels remain 23% below pre-pandemic levels in February 2022 as rising costs are reportedly set to “batter” retailers from 1 April, according to RSM. The latest data from Datscha, analysed by RSM, shows the overall decline in footfall is the worst in London with numbers on Oxford Street down…
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