Industry News

Mar- 2022 -

23 March

Inflation hits 30-year high at 6.2% in February

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 6.2% in the 12 months to February 2022, up from 5.5% in January, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It revealed this is the highest CPI 12-month inflation rate in the national statistic series which began in January 1997, and the…

23 March

Spring Statement: Chancellor raises NI threshold to £12,570

The chancellor has outlined a series of measures to help combat the rising cost of living in his latest spring statement, including increasing the national insurance threshold by £3,000. Speaking in parliament today (23 March), Rishi Sunak began his speech by warning it is yet unclear what the impact of…

23 March

Jollyes renews partnership with supply chain firm Wincanton

Jollyes today confirmed it had extended its logistics partnership with supply chain specialist Wincanton for two years, in a “significant” and transformational contract for the business. Since 2019, Wincanton has provided warehouse and distribution services to Jollyes stores across Great Britain and Northern Ireland, operating from its multi-user warehouse in…

22 March

Government unveils new reforms to pet microchipping regulations

The Government has unveiled its new reforms to pet microchipping regulations in England. It revealed the proposals will make it easier to reunite lost or stolen cats and dogs with their owners. Improvements include faster access for approved users and regular reminders for keeping records updated which will help improve…

22 March

Carnilove launches new True Fresh Range

BSB Products, the UK distributors for Carnilove dog and cat foods, has introduced three brand-new Carnilove dog products: True Fresh dog food; True Fresh Raw Freeze Dried Snacks and Meat Jerky Snacks. BSB said all of these new Carnilove dog foods and snacks deliver “irresistible taste and are grain- and…

22 March

Weather boosts footfall across UK by 2.3%

Footfall rose by +2.3% last week from the week before across all UK retail destinations, with most of the rise driven by high streets where footfall rose by +4.2% versus just +0.5% in shopping centres and +0.1% in retail parks, according to retail experts Springboard. In coastal towns footfall rose…

21 March

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…

21 March

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…

21 March

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…

18 March

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…