Industry News
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Jun- 2021 -11 June
Retail boosted by ‘buoyant’ May sales
The UK’s retail sector in May has been boosted by “buoyant” sales, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Over the period, sales increased by 10% on a year-on-two-years basis, against a decline of 2.7% in May 2019. This represents a rise from the three-month average growth of 8.5%. Due…
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10 June
RSPCA welcomes ‘landmark bill’ which will see end to live exports
RSPCA has welcomed a ‘landmark bill’ which will end live exports after its 50-year campaign to tackle puppy imports. Published on 8 June, the highlights in the Kept Animals Bill include a proposal to end live exports of animals, tougher regulations on the imports of puppies, powers to restrict the…
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10 June
Sandringham Estate launches dog accessory range
An exclusive range of new dog accessories is now available at Sandringham Shop, on the grounds of Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. The Royal parkland said its visitors and the surrounding Norfolk landscape were the inspiration behind the collection. The estate said that dog visitors to the park can “now look…
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10 June
Veterinary Dermatological pushes sustainable product drive
The director of Veterinary Dermatological is calling for greater sustainable awareness from consumers regarding pet products. Sue Paterson is advocating for natural and biodegradable shampoo soap bars, in order to assist pet owners in reducing their pets’ carbon footprint. In order to address this concern, Paterson has launched her own…
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9 June
Kennel Club praises gov promise to fight puppy smuggling
The Kennel Club has welcomed recent efforts by the UK government to tackle puppy smuggling in the country. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has introduced new laws to tackle puppy smuggling and placed restrictions on ear cropping. In response, Dr Ed Hayes, head of public affairs…
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9 June
Johnson’s marks 100-year milestone
Johnson’s Veterinary Products, a leading UK supplier of pet healthcare products, is celebrating its milestone of 100 years in business, with a range of events designed to highlight the role of local pet stores in pet-owners’ lives. The business was founded in West Bromwich in 1921 by the Johnson family,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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