Industry News

Aug- 2021 -

2 August

Dogs Trust launches new TV campaign with Sir Joanthan Pryce

Dogs Trust has launched its latest TV campaign, which will showcase the charity’s Canine Care Card and feature the actor Sir Jonathan Pryce. The Canine Care Card service means that “should the worst happen”, Dogs Trust will not only be able to care for an owner’s dog and find them…

Jul- 2021 -

30 July

One in seven UK shops still remain vacant, BRC reveals

More than one in seven shops on UK high streets, retail parks and shopping centres are currently vacant, according to the latest data from the Local Data Company and the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The data revealed that fashion stores were amongst the “hardest hit” as customers primarily shifted to online shopping…

30 July

K9 Nation secures £167,000 investment

K9 Nation, a self-described community for dog owners and dog-friendly businesses, has successfully raised over £167,000 after completing a second round of investment funding. The business, which brings together dog lovers and dog friendly businesses from across the UK via an app and online marketplace, will use the funding for…

29 July

Cesar unveils new ‘wholesome’ range of products

Mars Petcare has unveiled the launch of a new “natural-inspired” range under its premium dog brand, Cesar. The new range features a multipack format, and is the brand’s first wet multi-serve option, Cesar Natural Goodness Cans. It caters for two to three servings. The products are available in 100% recyclable…

29 July

Pets at Home sees sales soar to £377.8m

Pets at Home has seen its first quarter revenues grow 25.7% to £377.8m as the retailer continues to witness a “strong sales momentum”. In the 16 weeks to 25 July, the retailer saw like-for-like revenue up 30.2%, or 29.4% on a two-year basis, which it said reflected “continued strong growth…

28 July

Walker and Drake expands treat range

Walker and Drake, a cold pressed pet food manufacturer, has added a new ‘Chicken with Carrot and Kale’ variety to its treat range. The group said that the new treats are “soft baked” to preserve all the natural vitamins, minerals and botanicals, the product is also grain and gluten free…

28 July

Vita Canis launches new skin relief shampoo for dogs

Vita Canis has announced the launch of a new skin relief shampoo for dogs. Jitka Krizova, founder of Vita Canis, has over 30 years of experience in the pet industry and has spent the past few years “putting her aromatherapy skills to great use” developing the range. Her products are…

27 July

Pets Corner donates £10k a Year to the Liam Fairhurst Foundation

Pets Corner has announced plans to donate £10,000 a year for the foreseeable future to the Liam Fairhurst Foundation. The Liam Fairhurst Foundation, which was set up by Callum Fairhurst, who started the foundation in memory of his brother Liam, who died in 2009, to help young people affected by…

27 July

Software for groomers launches in UK

The UK’s first app-integrated salon management software for dog groomers has launched through the introduction of Tuft, which aims to help groomers manage their business and reach new clients. The new software, which has been developed for desktop use, has a series of features that reportedly cut down admin time,…

26 July

Laughing Dog launches ‘human inspired’ Christmas treats

Laughing Dog has unveiled a new range of “human inspired” Christmas treats and toys, including Christmas puddings and pink macarons as well as festive wreaths and hand-decorated ‘Merry Christmas’ baked biscuit bones. The premium treats were inspired by human food trends, and are made with “naturally wholesome and limited ingredients”.…