Industry News
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Oct- 2021 -12 October
GoWalkies exceeds download target amid debut
The latest app on the market for dog walkers, GoWalkies, has exceeded its initial download target for its beta launch. The app connects dog owners with dog walkers and was founded by army veteran Sonny D’Avola. It claims to be the only UK dog walking app that enables dog walkers…
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12 October
Aunt Bessie’s launches Yorkshire pudding-shaped dog bed
Aunt Bessie’s has announced the launch of its first-ever Yorkshire pudding-shaped dog bed, with all sale proceeds donated to Guide Dogs. The dog bed has been created to mark the birth of Bessie, a golden retriever guide dog puppy who has been sponsored by the group following its charity partnership…
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11 October
Preston Pets at Home re-opens amid refurbishment
Pets at Home’s Preston premises has re-opened after a recent refurbishment, adding a new vet and grooming service to the store’s offerings. It revealed the new surgery Vets4Pets has relocated from Moor Lane, comprising a team of “highly skilled vets and experienced nurses” on hand to support pets with healthcare…
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11 October
Bruce’s doggy day care acquires Buddies
Bruce’s doggy day care has announced the acquisition of Buddies, the second largest doggy day care in the UK for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition brings the total number of Bruce’s sites to eight, with further openings planned for 2022. All current Buddies staff have been retained as part of…
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11 October
Christmas footfall predicted to remain 17% below 2019 levels
Footfall across UK retail destinations will average -17% lower than in 2019 over the six week Christmas trading period from November 21 to January 4, continuing the current trajectory seen in September with footfall down -17.4%, according to a forecast by Springboard. It projects Black Friday will be more popular…
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8 October
Sniffe & Likkit announces new partnership
Pet retailer Sniffe and Likkit has announced a partnership with pet behaviour and nutrition expert, Anna Webb. Sniffe and Likkit is a British dog grooming company which won ‘Pet Product of the Year’ from the PetQuip Awards in 2020. According to the brand, Webb is regularly featured across media such…
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8 October
Tuft to sponsor 2021 PIF awards
Tuft, the UK’s first app-integrated salon management software for dog groomers, has announced its sponsorship of the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) awards 2021 on Thursday 21 October. The trade event, which recognises “excellence and innovation in the pet sector”, has welcomed Tuft as one of its two headline sponsors, alongside…
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8 October
Good Boy launches first ever TV campaign
Good Boy has launched its first ever television campaign amid a period of growth for the dog treat manufacturer. The TV ad campaign is set to go live this month, and reportedly focuses on the “sheer joy dogs experience when they get a tasty real meat Good Boy treat”. The…
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8 October
Mondi launches RetortPouch Recyclable packaging
Mondi has added to its range of sustainable pet food and food packaging solutions with the launch of RetortPouch Recyclable. The new pouch will replace the multi-layer and non recyclable packaging for a range of food and wet pet food products. The new mono-material retort packaging is fully recyclable, offering…
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7 October
Skinners launches new dog food range
Skinners has announced its latest food range, ‘Get Out and Go’, specifically for dogs. The range is made up of four dry foods, three wet foods and an energy bar, recovery bar and training treats. Skinners has said ‘Everyday Energy’ gives dogs “everything” they need for their walks, while ‘Extra…
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