Industry News

Black Friday footfall set for comeback in 2021

A surge in shopping is forecast for Black Friday this year, with UK footfall set to increase by 7.9% between 21 and 27 November against the previous week, according to the latest figures from Springboard.  The higher footfall is set to peak on Black Friday itself, with a predicted rise…

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Gov brings forward Kept Animals Bill plans

The government has announced plans to bring forward a new criminal offence for pet abduction in its Kept Animals Bill. The bill which was first introduced in September, will see offenders face up to five years in prison for dog abduction offences. Prior to this new offence, pet theft was…

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Retail sales return to growth in October

October Retail sales volumes rose by 0.8%, according to the latest data by the Office of National Statistics (ONS). Non-food stores also saw a rise in sales volumes by 4.2% during the period, with second-hand stores, toy stores and sports equipment stores growing by 6.2%. Meanwhile, clothing stores sales volumes…

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Pet superstore MD named entrepreneur of the year

The managing director of a pet food superstore in Hampshire has been named as ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ in a local awards show, the South Coast Business Awards. Deborah Burrows, who owns Healthy Pet Store in Totton, was given the accolade following  her reported “dedication and passion” to transform the…

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Petributes launches new Bulldog urn

Petributes, a leading supplier to the pet funeral sector, has launched a new Bulldog-shaped urn for its trade and consumer customers.  It added the breed to its existing dog urn range following a rise in popularity of English bulldogs across the UK. Other breeds in the range include the French…

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Raw pet food brand Hug launches

Raw pet food brand Hug has announced the launch of HugMyDog and HugMyCat which uses 100% whole food, human-grade ingredients. All Hug’s recipes use only free range, or outdoor reared meat and seasonal British vegetables. Hug food is fast frozen to preserve all the flavour and nutrients, and is then…

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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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