Industry News
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Feb- 2022 -16 February
Pets Choice signs five-year lease agreement with ABP
Pets Choice has signed a five year lease and shipping agreement with ABP at the port of Cardiff, securing 18 permanent jobs. Pets Choice have been managing the cat litter manufacturing facility since the acquisition of “longstanding” pet healthcare brand, Bob Martin UK in 2019 and the brand is growing…
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15 February
Wilsons Pet Food welcomes new national account manager
Wilsons Pet Food has appointed Roland Johnson to its commercial team as the firm’s account manager to continue to expand its presence in stores across the UK. According to the firm Johnson brings with him “a wealth” of retail and sales experience, with 18 years experience in the industry. After…
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15 February
UK footfall rises for fifth consecutive week
Across UK retail destinations, footfall rose by +2.2% last week from the week before, with increases in each of the three destination types, according to Springboard. Footfall rose in all types of town centres, with the largest rise of +7.1% in regional cities outside of London versus +3.3% in Central…
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14 February
Butternut Box launches its first ever vegetarian offering
Butternut Box has launched its first meat-free, vegetarian alternative for dogs, Ready Steady Veggie. It revealed the new dish comes after high demand from pet owners who want an alternative to meat for their pets. The meal is part of a recommended and healthy diet for dogs and incorporates up…
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14 February
Healthy Pet Store wins national retail award
An independent pet retailer, Healthy Pet Store, has been awarded the ‘Bricks ‘N’ Clicks’ award at the Modern Retail Awards. The Southampton store delivers to Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, West Sussex and the Isle of Wight Managing director Deborah Burrows said: “I was absolutely delighted that Healthy Pet Store won a…
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11 February
Percuro Pet Food names Dr Scott Miller as brand ambassador
Percuro Pet Food has announced the appointment of veterinary surgeon Dr Scott Miller as its new brand ambassador. Dr Miller is perhaps best known as the veterinary resident of the ITV daytime programme, ‘This Morning’, He currently gives veterinary advice and tips to viewers during his regular appearances on the…
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11 February
Bark and Birch expands offering with new grooming service
Bark and Birch has announced a new offering of grooming services across all of its global territories. It revealed that the announcement of the new grooming services comes ahead of a “large” Series A investment this year. The company will also expand into further European territories including France and Germany…
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10 February
RVC: Diabetes remission research progress
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common disease among domestic cats and is estimated to affect 1 in 200 cats in the UK. Although this prevalence might not seem overwhelming, diabetic cats require daily insulin treatment and frequent consultation by veterinary surgeons and so managing diabetic cats accounts for a substantial…
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10 February
Premier Nutrition strengthens pet team with new appointment
Premier Nutrition has announced the addition of Chloe Poolman to its pet team, the specialist nutrition consultancy and premix division of AB Agri, following a period of business acceleration. In her new role, Poolman will reportedly put into practice the team’s expertise and her own industry research to produce and…
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10 February
Paleo Ridge secures £2m funding to support expansion
Paleo Ridge has secured a £2m investment from private equity firm, Ashridge Capital, to help support its ongoing expansion. The new investment will help fund the opening of a new despatch and manufacturing facility, supporting the expansion of the raw dog food manufacturer’s capabilities and the creation of over 20…
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