Industry News
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Jun- 2021 -29 June
Footfall remains static due to variable weather
Footfall in the UK remained virtually unchanged over the past week due to variable weather conditions across the country, according to data analysts Springboard. For the week beginning 20 June 2021, week-on-week footfall only fell by 0.2%, which represents a 49.3% rise from the same period last year and a…
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28 June
Le Chameau launches brand new dog accessories
Country lifestyle brand Le Chameau, has recently released a brand new dog accessories collection, including a range of dog beds, bowls (portable and steel) leads and collars. The Le Chameau dog bed features 1000 denier ‘scratch resistant’ outer shell, a soft tweed inner with a double sided cushion and firm…
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28 June
HSBC British Franchise Awards open for pet franchises
Pet franchises in the UK are being invited to apply for HSBC’s British Franchise Awards for 2021. Commonly referred to as the nation’s ‘Oscars’ of franchising, the award ceremony is set to take place on 30 November. The awards pays honour to the very best in franchising, specifically spotlighting franchisors…
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28 June
JustKitchen launches delivery-only pet food brand
JustKitchen, known as an operator of ghost kitchens that specialises in delivery-only food brands, has announced the launch of its proprietary Wow Chow brand to provide delivery-only pet food to customers. The move marks its “first foray into food beyond humans”. The new range is suitable for dogs and cats…
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25 June
StreetVet receives grant from Battersea
StreetVet, the London-based charity which helps provide free veterinary services to homeless people and their pets, has been awarded a special grant from Battersea Dogs and Cat Home. The undisclosed amount will assist in rolling out their support for those experiencing homelessness with their new accredited hostel scheme. This hostel…
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25 June
Tails.com expands ‘carefully selected’ treat range
Tails.com has announced that it is expanding its range of treats, with the latest additions to include Superfood Bites, new Cold-Pressed Duck Rewards and the popular Whimzees Alligator and Rice Bone occupiers. Superfood Bites are “indulgent, meaty treats” made with nutrient-dense superfood ingredients like beetroot, nettle and cranberry. They are…
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25 June
Purina donates £50k to RSPCA’s behaviorist team
Purina has donated £50,000 to the RSPCA’s behaviorist team which will help provide 101 dogs with behavioural support. The petcare company said its support for the RSPCA team comes at a time when the charity “fears training and socialisation” may be needed now more than ever with the “surge in…
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24 June
Two UK pet startups chosen for Purina accelerator programme
Purina has unveiled the six start-ups that have been selected as the winners of its Unleashed 2021 Accelerator Lab Programme, including two UK pet startups. The winners include: Animoscope, France; BioKind, UK; Pawesomer, Finland; Pawpots, Lebanon; PuppyFat, UK; and Scorpet, France. According to Purina, the companies chosen are “actively engaged…
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24 June
Undergrad student wins International Canine Health Award
Yan Hui Lee, a 24-year old veterinary student from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has won the Undergraduate Student Inspiration Award from the International Canine Health Awards. Lee has completed her studies and is set to graduate in July, and will be awarded as part of her research project investigating…
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23 June
Pet retailer partners with hotel group
The Pets, Homes and Gardens Company is partnering with De Vere, the hotel and estate group for the launch of its new dog sitter service for guests at its Wokefield estate. The new initiative will allow guests to leave their dogs in safe hands with a dog walker and sitter…
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