Industry News
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Apr- 2021 -30 April
Interzoo appoints new PR manager
Dr. Anja Wagner has been appointed the PR manager for the pet industry’s leading trade fair, Interzoo, for organiser WZF GmbH. After graduating from university with a PhD in English and German philology, Dr. Wagner collected a “wide range” of experience in trade fairs and communications. She was a long-standing…
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29 April
The iPET Network partners with Animal Courses Direct
The iPET Network, which was founded by business owners Sarah Mackay and Fern Gresty, has teamed up with the national Animal Courses Direct to create a new online qualification. This new online theory-based course is an Ofqual regulated qualification and has been developed by the sector-specific Awarding Organisation, iPET Network.…
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29 April
Fold Hill Foods LTD expands Chewdles range
Fold Hill Foods LTD, has added to its Chewdles range, launching new treats which are suitable for use as a training aid. The company has created a new sensitive range for dogs, featuring naturally wheat free varieties. Packs retail at RRP £1 for 125g and include: Chewy Cheesy Bites, Popping…
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29 April
Hard Rock Hotels unveils ‘Unleashed’ pet programme
Hard Rock Hotels has announced its new ‘Unleashed’ programme, which is aimed at attracting business from pet owners. The international hotel chain, which has a site in London, is planning on allowing pets to enjoy the same luxury hospitality experience as their owners during their stay. The programme was created…
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28 April
The Kennel Club urges new dog owners to be ‘vigilant’ as lockdown eases
Following a year of emergency Covid-19 laws meaning puppies could be delivered to new homes, The Kennel Club is urging vigilance from would-be dog owners as domestic travel restrictions across Britain relax. The group, which oversee canine activities such as dog shows, said potential new owners should avoid buying a…
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28 April
R&R Country to open new pet shop
R&R Country, a local equestrian and country superstore based in Hemingbrough, is set to unveil its latest retail venture this Bank holiday weekend, with the launch of a new pet shop. On 1 May at 10am, the doors will open and all customers will be welcomed with a 10% discount…
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28 April
Shop prices fall in April as non-essential retailers reopen
UK shop prices continued to drop in April as non-essential retailers reopened after lockdown, according to the BRC-Nielsen shop price index. In order to entice consumers, retailers decreased shop prices by 1.3% over the period, compared to the previous drop of 2.4% in March. However, the fall in non-food prices…
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27 April
Hilton launches Bone Appétit menu for dogs
Hilton has unveiled ‘Bone Appétit’, a new bespoke menu for dogs, which will be available to guests and their pets across 32 of its pet friendly hotels in the UK and Ireland from 17 May. The menu was developed together with veterinary nutrition experts and approved by DogFriendly, who provide…
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27 April
Richard Branson praises Denzel’s ‘Plant-Based Bites’
Sir Richard Branson recently praised Denzel’s ‘Plant-Based Bites’ in a Linkedin post, reaching an audience of over 18 million followers. It comes as Branson welcomed a new puppy to Necker Island – an area which is entirely owned by the chairman of Virgin Group. In the post, the chairman said…
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27 April
Consumer confidence rises due to ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown
During the first three months of 2021, consumer confidence saw a record quarterly rise thanks to the government’s “roadmap” out of lockdown, according to the latest Deloitte Consumer Tracker. In the firm’s survey of 3,000 UK consumers between 19 and 22 March 2021, while most of the country was still…
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