Industry News

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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…

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23 December

RSPCA fears animal neglect will rise this Christmas

87% of it’s frontline rescuers fear neglect of pets will rise this festive season, according to the RSPCA’s survey results. Rescuers fear that the rise in pet ownership during the pandemic and pets bought on impulse will result in more animals being neglected this year. Some 84% are also concerned…

23 December

December retail sales slow amid Omicron impact, CBI warns

Retail sales growth slowed in the year-to-December to 8%, down from 39% last month, as the impact of the Omicron variant affected trading. According to the latest CBI monthly Distributive Trades Survey, despite the new restriction, retail sales were seen broadly in line with seasonal norms in December, having been…

22 December

AMTRA reports rising demand for animal medicines

The Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority (AMTRA) has announced an increasing demand for animal medicines requirements, including the prescription and supply of certain veterinary medicines. The organisation said there are growing concerns from pet owners on the difficulties of finding access to a vet, and an increasing number of practices…

22 December

Pets at Home opens refurbished Broadstairs store

Pets at Home has opened the doors to its newly refurbished pet care centre in Broadstairs, on Westwood Road. The revamped store is now home to a new grooming salon which offers a wide range of grooming services for dogs, including full grooms, spa treatments, puppy grooming, bath, brush and…