Industry News

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16 June

First cat grooming qualification portfolio launched in UK

The iPET Network has launched the UK’s first ever dedicated portfolio of cat grooming qualifications. Prior to this, add-ons to dog grooming courses were the only industry qualifications available, but with an increased demand for grooming of all kinds, and key differences in the core skills required to be a…

15 June

Click-2-Heel launches new online puppy training course

Click-2-Heel has announced the launch of its new comprehensive Online Puppy Training Course to help pet owners enjoy a “stress free summer” with their dogs. The course is set to offer customers lifetime access to over 10 hours of short videos and a printable PDF filled with information on helping…

15 June

Lockdown delay ‘huge disappointment for highstreet’, says Bira

Andrew Goodacre, the CEO of Bira, has described the extension of lockdown restrictions as a “huge disappointment for the high street” and called for greater government support for retailers. According to Goodacre, the extension, which will see remaining social distancing measures continue beyond 21 June, will “damage consumer confidence”. In…

15 June

Sniffers moves into new premises amid surge in demand

Sniffers Pet Care has announced it is moving into larger premises and expanding its workforce amid a surge in demand for its pet products. The group will move to a new 22,500 sq ft premises at the Lowfields Business Park, Elland, this month, while director Simon Brown said three roles…

15 June

Advancing Digital Innovation to Deliver Actionable Insights in The Veterinary Clinic

The animal health ecosystem is going through a digital transformation, as disruptive tools reshape the way we think about the prevention and prediction of disease, and veterinarians are increasingly using a variety of new digital solutions to empower them in the workplace and improve their productivity. The growing ‘millenialization’ of…

14 June

Vita Canis raises £4,000 for dog rescue centres

The founder of Vita Canis, a natural aromatherapy pet product business, has raised £4,000 for dog rescue centres, through her ‘Style to Rescue’ online event. Jitka Krizova organised the event, where groomers “put on virtual displays and seminars in aid of animal shelters”. Krizova, who runs Vita Canis, has been…

14 June

PFMA calls for new veterinary agreement

The Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA), alongside other trade bodies in the SPS Certification Working Group, have teamed up to call for a new veterinary agreement and “streamlined processes” to deal with restrictions to exports to the EU. Recent restrictions come after disruption at the border arising from Brexit, with…

14 June

Doggy Doggy Yum Yum secures new stockists as sales rise

Doggy Doggy Yum Yum has announced that sales have risen as the weather has warmed, whilst it has also secured new stockists for its frozen dog treats. The Prince of Wales pub in Hams Hill, Stoke Sub Hamdon in Somerset, is one of the latest stockists, offering new frozen treats…

11 June

Bira calls for extension of Gov’s TCR scheme

Bira is calling for an extension in the government’s Trade Credit Reinsurance (TCR) scheme. CEO of Bira, Andrew Goodacre said the removal of the scheme as planned on June 30, 2021, could “not come at a worse time for independent retailers”. In May, the government announced the temporary TCR scheme…

11 June

Town and Country Petfoods unveils new packaging

Town and Country Petfoods has introduced a new look across its popular HiLife ‘Feed Me!’ dry complete range, HiLife ‘Special Care’ Daily Dental Chews and HiLife ‘Chews Day!’ range for adult dogs. The group said its latest designs are “fresh and colourful” to increase shelf appeal, and feature illustrations of…