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PetsPyjamas appoints new MD to drive growth

Dog-friendly holiday company PetsPyjamas has appointed James Williams as managing director (MD) with immediate effect. Williams joins from his former role as head of commercial at Culture Trip and part of the start-up team at Voyage Privé UK. The brand said Williams is an “exciting hire” as the company embarks…

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Paleo Ridge unveils Black Friday offer to trade partners

Paleo Ridge has announced it is delivering early Black Friday deals to trade partners and customers. Paleo Ridge is offering its trade partners a 5% discount off of its entire product range in a deal which will see trade partners offer a further 5% discount, creating a 10% discount overall…

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Incubate launches new device providing anxiety-relief for dogs

Incubate Animal Health has launched Calmer Canine, a device that supports lasting calm in dogs, after becoming exclusive U.K distributors. The device uses targeted Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (tPEMF) technology to support the brain’s natural balance. According to the brand, canine anxiety can be “challenging to manage” and this novel device…

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Barking Bags wins ‘Best New Business’ at PIF awards

Barking Bags has revealed that it recently won the Best New Business at the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) Awards. The PIF Awards celebrate success across a wide range of products, services, companies and individuals and provide the perfect platform to recognise excellence and innovation in the industry. The awards were…

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Footfall begins to see Christmas rise

Footfall in UK retail destinations rose by 1.5% last week from the week before, according to Springboard. However, performance varied between retail parks – where footfall declined by -1.1% – and high streets and shopping centres where footfall rose by 2.5% and 1.7% respectively. Springboard said there “was also a…

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Pets at Home selects Blue Yonder to upgrade warehouse capabilities

Pets at Home has announced it has upgraded its warehouse capabilities and selected Blue Yonder’s Warehouse Management System (WMS) to help meet the increase in consumer demand for pet care products and services. The brand is currently underway with a wider digital transformation programme that covers all areas of its…

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Pets at Home reopens West Drayton centre

Pets at Home has announced that it has opened the doors to its new look pet care centre in West Drayton, on Cowley Retail Park. The revamped store is now home to a new grooming salon, which has opened for the first time. The Groom Room offers a wide range…

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Inspired Pet Nutrition announces plans to be carbon negative

Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) has announced plans to become carbon negative, reportedly becoming the UK’s first major pet food manufacturer to do so. IPN plans to limit its “pawprint” by removing unnecessary plastic and hard to recycle materials, reducing plastic, reusing more and ensuring what’s left is recyclable. The announcement…

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Mikki launches grooming range for Poodle crossbreeds

Mikki has announced the launch of Doodles, a new grooming range developed specifically for Poodle crossbreeds, in response to a recent rise in popularity of the breeds.  Created as a three step programme, the Doodles for Poodle Crossbreeds range is designed for home grooming.  It contains a Slicker Brush, with…

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PFMA holds annual convention

The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has held its first “face-to-face” annual convention for over two years.  Guests gathered at the Kimpton Hotel in Fitzrovia to celebrate 50 years of PFMA, the valuable role of pets in society and debate the Industry’s role in working towards a sustainable future.   Pet…

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