Industry News
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Nov- 2021 -30 November
Jollyes acquires Bannerbrook Pets
Pet retailer Jollyes has purchased Bannerbrook Pets in Coventry for an undisclosed sum. Established by entrepreneurs Steve Teasdale and Andy Gattner in 2004, the Bannerbrook Pets store in Gramercy Park, Banner Lane, has built up a loyal customer following in Tile Hill, Coventry. The agreement to purchase Bannerbrook Pets is…
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30 November
High street footfall drops on Black Friday for first time
Footfall across UK retail destinations rose by 2% last week from the week before, despite high street footfall falling on Black Friday for the first time in history, according to retail experts Springboard. It found that high street footfall on Black Friday declined by -0.5%, the first drop since Black…
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29 November
Interpet launches new fishmeal-free food range
Pet and aquatics brand Interpet has unveiled a new fishmeal-free food based on the natural diet of most aquarium fish – insects and small crustaceans. Interpet’s fit and wild aquarium fish food range includes flakes and pellets for goldfish and tropical fish and veggie wafers and flakes for bottom feeders…
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29 November
Pets at Home opens new Brighton pet care centre
Pets at Home has announced the opening of its brand new pet care centre in Brighton, on Carden Retail Park, offering the “ultimate experience” for pet owners and pets. Specialist pet care advisors will be on hand to support pet owners with flea and worm subscription advice, free weight checks…
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26 November
Pets at Home Foundation launches biggest ever Christmas fundraiser
Pets at Home Foundation has launched its annual festive fundraising initiative this week as it aims to raise its biggest ever target of £2.2m to support rescue pets across the country. The announcement follows the revelation earlier this month that more than 1.1mmillion UK pets are currently without a home…
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26 November
Hownd partners with Forest Green Rovers
Plant-based vegan pet food and petcare brand, Hownd, has unveiled a new partnership with Forest Green Rovers, which is known as the “world’s greenest football club”. The partnership will see both groups promote the benefits of plant-based options for pets through the use of LED advertising on matchdays as well…
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26 November
Footfall on the rise ahead of festive season
Footfall in UK retail destinations rose by 4.1% last week compared with the week before, a “considerable improvement” from the rise of 1.5% in the previous week, according to the latest figures from Springboard. In high streets the increase was even greater at 6.2%, nearly double the rise of 3.3%…
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25 November
Eco-friendly pet food on the rise, report reveals
The number of pet food products containing Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)-certified sustainable seafood has grown by 57% in the UK during the last five years, according to new figures released to The Guardian. It said the increased focus on sustainability has spread to pet’s diets, who consume about 20% of…
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25 November
Noochy Poochy secures new listings
New vegan pet food brand, Noochy Poochy, has achieved listings with a host of stores and wholesalers following research into vegan vitamins. Noochy Poochy, a cheesy flavour dog food created by vegan vet Lucy McKinna, launched this summer with the claim they placed ‘transparency at the heart of what they…
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25 November
Street Paws launches new Christmas box
Street Paws has announced the launch of a new Christmas box in partnership with Brewdog and Derpy Dog. The charity, which operates across the north of England, provides support and veterinary care to homeless people and their dogs. It said the latest ‘I Believe In Santa Paws’ box will enable…
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