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OATA names recipient of second stakeholder award

OATA has given its second Stakeholder Engagement Award to Rob Quest from Heathrow’s Animal Reception Centre in recognition of his long-standing work with the pet industry. The association said it wished to acknowledge the work he has done over many years, both at the airport to help ensure the smooth…

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RSPCA calls for ‘mandatory’ first aid training for pet professionals

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) and other industry experts are calling for mandatory first aid qualifications for all UK pet professionals. The organisations recently endorsed the ‘Safe Pets and People’ campaign, which aims to highlight the fact that currently, people caring for pets in…

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Plan B to ‘significantly’ impact footfall, report finds

There will reportedly be a significant impact on footfall in UK retail destinations following the government’s announcement regarding Plan B, which includes guidance to work from home, according to retail experts Springboard. According to Springboard, in Central London and city centres outside of the capital, footfall is currently -20% below…

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Burgess launches indoor guinea pig nuggets

Independent pet food manufacturer Burgess Pet Care has announced the expansion of its Excel range for small animals, including indoor feeding nuggets for guinea pigs, with several new products launched for the winter months. Burgess has also launched its largest feeding hay packs to date, with 4.5kg boxes available in…

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Yarrah recognised by Our Dogs panel

Organic pet food brand Yarrah has seen three of its products receive a five-star from dog experts on the Our Dogs panel. The brand said it comes as its organic pet food is catering to “strong” consumer trends, as organic and sustainable products continue to be increasingly popular amongst pet…

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Slickers Dog House wins Beco inaugural award

Sustainable pet brand Beco has announced the winner of its “Britain’s Favourite Independent Pet Shop” award as Slickers Dog House in Padstow, Cornwall. The award was established by Beco to recognise excellence in independent pet shop service and encourage owners to incorporate sustainability in pet care. The judging panel confirmed…

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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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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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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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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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