Industry News

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7 January

Pet obesity could be ‘ticking time-bomb’, says PDSA

Vet charity PDSA is urging pet owners to consider the health and wellbeing of their pets this National Obesity Awareness Week (10-16 January 2022), following research revealing a large number of pets have suffered weight increases. The study of more than 4,500 pet owners by the UK’s leading vet charity,…

7 January

Invoxia to launch Smart Dog Collar this summer

Invoxia has announced it will be launching a Smart Dog Collar this summer which utilises artificial intelligence to monitor dog health and wellbeing, in addition to its whereabouts. The collar can also monitor a dog’s respiratory and heart vitals, detect anomalies in a dog’s behaviour and alert owners and vets…

6 January

Urban Pups partners with Scotland Football Association for new range

Urban Pups has announced the launch of a new range of Scotland football hoodies and t-shirts for dogs after it was appointed official suppliers to the Scotland Football Association. Scotland football fans are now able to purchase the new ‘Yes Sir, I can Boogie’ range with pieces that feature the…

6 January

Pets Choice submits new warehouse proposal

Pets Choice has submitted a planning application for a new warehouse, industrial unit and shop at their Lower Philips Road base on the Whitebirk Industrial Estate. The proposed expansion will allow the company to further enhance its manufacturing capabilities in the region and anticipates the creation of 60 new jobs.…

6 January

Arden Grange expands Sensitive Dry Dog Food Range

Arden Grange, has updated its Sensitive Range with the launch of new ‘Superfood Blend’ recipes, as well as two new products – Sensitive Adult Mini and Sensitive Adult Large Breed for dogs. The new products, which will be available to order from February 2022, are grain-free and include ocean white…

6 January

Omicron rise leads to significant footfall drop off

Footfall across all UK retail destinations in December was -18.6% below the 2019 level, the worst result since August and a significant drop off from November when it stood at -14.5% below 2019, according to Springboard. It revealed that footfall in December was “clearly impacted” by the rapid spread of…

5 January

Price rises to pick up momentum in 2022

Shop price annual inflation accelerated to 0.8% in December, up from 0.3% in November with prices set to rise in the new year, according to a latest study from the BRC. The increase of 0.3% is above the 12 and six month average price decreases of 0.9% and 0.3%, respectively.…

5 January

Daily testing for 100,000 key workers to be introduced

Up to 100,000 key workers in England will be required to take daily Covid tests from 10 January in a bid to curb the spread of the virus, the prime minister announced last night (4 January). The PM said the daily testing will target key industries, including food processing, transport…

4 January

The Pack partners with UK restaurants for vegan dog food menus

Plant-based dog food company The Pack has partnered with some of the UK’s leading restaurants and cafes to serve vegan dog food during Veganuary. Customers’ dogs at participating restaurants across the UK will be offered a complimentary ‘Dogs Dinner Done Right’ vegan meal of their choice. Three complete flavours will…

4 January

Retailers see New Year’s Eve footfall boost

Retailers saw a pleasant end to the year with footfall rising 5.2% on New Year’s Eve, according to the latest figures from Springboard. This is a sharp contrast with New Year’s Eve 2019 when high street footfall declined by -9% from the week before. It comes despite a footfall drop…