Industry News

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9 June

RSM retail head calls for ‘more flexible furlough scheme’

Jacqui Baker, head of retail at RSM, has called for a more “flexible furlough scheme” to allow retailers to “manage peaks and troughs of activity”, as the UK comes out of lockdown. In her plea, which comes ahead of the government’s coronavirus select committee this afternoon, Baker said that retailers…

8 June

CASCO Pet strengthens leadership team

CASCO Pet has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of two new company directors. Charlie Irvine will join as CFO and Alison Jordan has joined as business development and commercial director. In her new role, Jordan will drive CASCO’s business development and global strategy. She brings with her…

8 June

Vital to exclusively stock organic pet food range Yarrah

Vital Pet Group, a wholesale pet product supplier based in the UK, has become the exclusive distributor of the 100% organic pet food range Yarrah. Yarrah is one of the leading organic pet food brands in Europe, with a full range of premium dog and cat food and treats. In…

8 June

Sanicat commits to sustainability initiative

Sanicat has announced its commitment to its sustainability initiative to mark World Environment Day, which is celebrated every year on 5 June. In the last two years, the cat litter brand has moved from plastic packaging to fully recyclable and FSC certified paper bags as part of its 0% no…

7 June

Barking Heads partners with Standon Calling

Barking Heads, an all-natural, ethical dog food brand, has announced an exclusive partnership with what is reportedly the UK’s “most dog-friendly” music festival, Standon Calling. The partnership marks the first time the Hertfordshire-based music festival and Barking Heads have partnered to deliver a “completely new experience for festival goers and…

7 June

Kennel Club to develop ‘dog-friendly’ space with Warwick District Council

The Kennel Club has welcomed the opportunity to work alongside Warwick District Council ahead of the ongoing plans for the redevelopment of a site at Newbold Comyn. Currently, the proposals will see a part of the former golf course at Newbold Comyn in Leamington be redeveloped, which will introduce cycle…

4 June

Laughing Dog donates £6,000 of dog food to UK charities

Laughing Dog has donated over £6,000 of dog food and treats to rescue homes and charities across Britain so far this year. The company, which is manufactured by Fold Hill Foods, said it has plans to continue to support further charitable causes throughout the year. In addition to donating food…

4 June

Purina report outlines future trends in petcare market

A new Purina report has outlined eight trends that will reportedly impact the future of petcare. The third Purina in Society Report, which also details emerging challenges for the petcare industry, outlined the trends as: Increase of pet ownership Changes to the future of work as a result of the…

3 June

Sniffe and Likkit introduces home grooming kit

Sniffe and Likkit has launched a new range of grooming products for dogs that can be used either on-the-go or at home. The Woofpack – Pet, Set and Go grooming kit is made in the UK, and uses a 100% natural aromatherapeutic scent alongside natural, active and botanical ingredients that…

3 June

New dog grooming brand to launch in the UK

A new dog grooming brand is set to launch in the UK this Friday (4 June). Furr Collective will mark its launch with the sale of its Mane Gloss Natural Conditioning Shampoo, a 2-in-1 formula designed to cleanse, hydrate and soothe skin. The product contains aloe oil, oatmeal and a…