Industry News
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Dec- 2021 -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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6 December
Gov confirms new pet microchipping rules
The government has announced new pet microchipping rules which will aim to ensure that lost or stray pet cats are more likely to be reunited with their owners and returned home. Under the new plans, all keepers must ensure their pet is microchipped before they reach the age of 20…
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3 December
Jollyes to invest in Northern Ireland market
Jollyes has announced plans to invest £325,000 in Northern Ireland to open new stores and support key Irish suppliers. The pet retail chain, which already has 12 stores in Northern Ireland, will begin the new investment programme on 11 December, opening a new 6,700 sq ft store at Longwood retail…
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3 December
RSPCA raises concerns over rising abandonments this winter
The RSPCA has announced welfare concerns as the charity “braces” for a surge of abandoned and neglected animals this winter as pet ownership soared during lockdown. Last December, the RSPCA said it still received one call every minute, one report of an abandoned animal every hour, and took 70 rescue…
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2 December
IPN takes action for National Tree Planting Week
Inspired Pet Nutrition, the company behind the Harringtons and Wagg pet food brands, is supporting National Tree Planting Week by planting 100 trees at the Thorp Perrow Arboretum in North Yorkshire. As part of its overall target of planting one million trees, it is also planting a tree for every…
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