Industry News

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12 July

Footfall flatlines in June

Footfall from shoppers in the UK plateaued despite social distancing restrictions remaining largely the same, according to new data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The latest Footfall Monitor from BRC and Sensormatic found that overall footfall in the UK dropped by 27.6% in June compared to the same month…

9 July

Company of Animals launches new ‘car safety’ harnesses

Company of Animals has announced the launch of a new range of car safety harnesses for dogs. The product supports dogs that weigh up to 32kgs and directly links to the car seat belt system with “no extra connection clip required”. The fabric also features a breathable layer on the…

9 July

Paleo Ridge celebrates environmental milestone

Paleo Ridge, one of the UK’s leading producers of high-quality raw dog food, is celebrating a new environmental benchmark as 98% of the company’s packaging is now recyclable or compostable. The group said a series of projects has supported the achievement, including the launch of new packaging for the Paleo…

9 July

Welfare crisis for dogs in UK ‘looming’, says Kennel Club

The UK is on the verge of a “looming” welfare crisis affecting dogs after lockdown, according to a recent survey of pet owners carried out by The Kennel Club. The pet association’s survey found that almost a quarter (23%) of all owners fear that they will no longer be able…

8 July

DogCo unveils latest collection

DogCo, a British manufacturer of dog beds and bedding, has unveiled the designs of its newest collection. Entield the ‘Cabana Collection’, the launch includes new cushion designs and dog crate sets. The cushions are available in two sizes and colours include Seahorse Aquamarine, Pebble Grey, Coral and Sand. Meanwhile, the…

8 July

PIF seeks export crisis solution for pet industry

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced that it is holding talks with its members as well as an international logistics company to help pet companies overcome post-Brexit barriers to export and more easily get their products to pet markets in the EU. It comes as many pet industry companies…

8 July

Natural Instinct recalls pet food products

Natural Instinct has announced that it will be recalling several of its frozen pet food products which have been sold online and at independent stores. The business has taken this precautionary measure of recalling its products, which were made using duck, because said products contain salmonella. The products in question…

7 July

Fish4Dogs launches new light mousse recipe

Fish4Dogs has announced the launch of a new light mousse recipe, the Fish4Dogs Finest Cod Mousse Light. The product has been introduced to its existing Finest mousse range and has 60% fewer calories than the salmon and trout flavours. The product marks the third in an “extensive” programme of new…

7 July

Bestpets wins ‘Wholesaler of the Year’ for third consecutive year

Bestpets, a pet food and accessories wholesaler, has won ‘Wholesaler of the Year’ in the Pet Product Marketing, Retailer Recommended Awards 2021, for the third consecutive year in a row. Launched over 15 years ago as part of Bestway Wholesale, Bestpets has a range of over 8,500 lines covering dry…

7 July

BRC report highlights chargeback ‘struggles’ for retailers

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has published a report which highlights the ongoing chargeback “struggles” affecting retailers in the UK. The survey’s respondents, who were retailers across a wide variety of sectors, identified a change in chargeback issuances linked directly to Covid-19 which saw an average increase of 25%. Some…