Industry News
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Dec- 2021 -9 December
Petpals named amongst top franchises in EF100
Petpals is celebrating after being named one of the UK’s top franchise opportunities in the Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100). From hundreds of entries across every sector, Petpals has been ranked 77th overall. The EF100, established in 2017 in association with HSBC, is a list that ranks the best upcoming…
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8 December
Jollyes opens new store in Newtownabbey
Jollyes has announced the opening of its brand-new store at Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland. It revealed Jollyes’ new Newtownabbey store is only the third in Northern Ireland to feature a Pamper and Groom Spa. The new store at 2 Longwell Road, Newtownabbey is replacing the Jollyes site at Glengormley and will…
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8 December
Su-Bridge Pet Supplies partners with Animonda
International cat and dog food company Animonda has chosen Su-Bridge Pet Supplies to be its exclusive wholesale distributor in the UK. Animonda has produced high quality pet food since 1991 and has since seen success in the German market. Su-Bridge Pet Supplies, meanwhile, is a pet trade solutions provider that…
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8 December
90% of dogs receive Christmas presents, report finds
Research conducted by Paleo Ridge, has found that the vast majority of dogs (90%) are given a present at Christmas, while over half (53%) are treated to a Christmas stocking. Some 66% of dogs are given a special dinner at Christmas, with 40% of owners saying that turkey is their…
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8 December
Skinner’s launches new ‘Get Out and Go’ range
Skinner’s has launched ‘Get Out and Go!’, a new complete dog food range that has been made to support the diet and nutrition of active dogs. Comprising three varieties of wet food and four varieties of complete dry, in addition to training treats and an energy and recovery bar, the…
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7 December
Pets Choice acquires The Hatchwell Company
Pet Food, healthcare and accessories manufacturer, Pets Choice, has announced the acquisition of The Hatchwell Company, treats and hygiene product manufacturer for dogs, cats and small animals. The acquisition was finalised on Friday 3 December and brings the number of brands in the Pets Choice portfolio to 14. Pets Choice…
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7 December
IPN acquires Pet Food UK
Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) has announced that it has acquired premium pet food company Pet Food UK (PFUK) from Piper Investment for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition of PFUK is the start of an “ambitious” growth strategy, which will see IPN build scale and internationalise over the coming years. Completion…
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7 December
Footfall shows signs of Omicron hesitancy
Footfall rose by only 0.7% in UK retail destinations last week against the week before, according to new data from retail expert Springboard. It said that the uplift was derived from rises in shopping centres that saw an increase of 2.3%, and retail parks where footfall increased by 1.3%. Meanwhile,…
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6 December
Pet gift demand set to surge this Christmas
Demand for pet treats and gifts is set to surge this Christmas as a result of the estimated 3.2 million households who welcomed in a new pet during lockdown, according to retailer Tesco. The retailer said it is “gearing up” for what it believes will be the “biggest ever” Christmas…
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6 December
Arden Grange unveils display competition winners
Arden Grange, the independent producer of naturally hypoallergenic dog and cat foods, has revealed the winners of its retailer display competition, in celebration of the brand’s 25th birthday celebrations. Throughout September and October this year, retailers were asked to create a memorable Arden Grange themed display within their shop window…
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