Industry News
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May- 2021 -21 May
Consumer confidence jumps six points in May
Consumer confidence in the UK has increased by six points to -9 in May 2021, according to GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index. The market research company primarily attributed this to the easing of lockdown restrictions and vaccine rollout, which it believes gave the country’s retail sector a much-needed boost. While respondents…
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20 May
Fish4Pets launches new puppy treats range
Fish4Pets has launched a new range of fish-based treats which are specifically designed for puppies. The group, which is also known for its Fish4Dogs brand, is known in the pet food industry for “pioneering fish as the perfect protein”, packed full of “natural, healthy goodness” for dogs. According to the…
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20 May
The Atkinsons Pet Store to rebrand as mobile pet store
The Atkinsons Pet Store in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, has announced that it is closing down and moving to a fully mobile offering. Owners, Jack and Carly Atkinson took to Facebook to confirm the closure, admitting that the decision “wasn’t easy” but one the pair “had to make”. It is understood…
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20 May
RSPCA warns gov not to ‘sell out’ animal welfare in Australia trade deal
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is warning the government not to “sell out” animal welfare in its post-Brexit trade deal with Australia. There are lower legal animal welfare standards in Australia, including barren battery cages for hens, chlorinated chicken, growth hormone treatment for beef…
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19 May
Pet Media Group acquires Dutch marketplace
Pet Media Group, the operator of Europe’s largest online marketplace for pets, Pets4Homes, has acquired the Netherlands’ largest pet dog classifieds site, Puppyplaats.nl. The acquisition is reportedly in line with the group’s ongoing strategy to become the “dominant destination globally for pets and their caregivers”, and follows its recent acquisitions…
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19 May
Dogs Trust extends art trail to raise funds for new rehoming centre
Dogs Trust has announced that it is extending its ‘A Dog’s Trail’ with Snoopy art into the towns of Caerphilly and Porthcawl, to raise funds for a new rehoming centre in Wales. The project was originally intended as a Cardiff-based event with 50-plus sculptures. However, the Dogs Trust has teamed…
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19 May
Wilsons Pet Foods donates over 20,000 meals to rescue centres
Wilsons Pet Food has revealed it has donated over 20,000 meals to rescue centres across the country. The pet food brand originally launched its Wilsons to the Rescues campaign in 2019 to support dogs in need. Based in Scotland, Wilsons specialises in cold pressed and raw frozen dog food, using…
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18 May
Retail footfall rises 0.5% as shoppers return to high streets
UK retail footfall rose by 0.5% last week, predominantly driven by a 3.9% increase across UK high streets, as shoppers continued to return to high streets following the easing of restrictions last month. According to the latest data from Springboard, whilst retail footfall overall increased, retail parks footfall declined by 3.4%…
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18 May
Kennel Club launches post-lockdown guide for pet owners
The Kennel Club has launched its new “pay-by-paw” guide on life post-lockdown for new and seasoned dog owners. The new guide offers advice and guidance for owners on navigating life with their pets after the Covid-19 pandemic. It provides new information about travelling on ‘staycations’ with pets around the country…
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18 May
Grooming salons ‘struggling to keep up’, industry warns
The large-scale influx in the purchase of puppies and new dogs during the pandemic has led to “never before-seen” demand for dog grooming in the UK, according to the iPET Network. Grooming salons around the UK are reportedly “struggling to keep up” according to the network, which offers dog grooming…
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