Industry News
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May- 2021 -5 May
Catipilla launches in-store experience with Just for Pets
Luxury cat furniture business Catipilla has unveiled its first in-store retail experience during the recent opening of the new Just for Pets flagship store in Stafford. As people are now welcoming the return to physical shopping, Catipilla said the new in-store display wall is the “perfect way to appreciate the…
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4 May
Urban Pup launches Scotland FA branded football shirts and accessories for dogs
Urban Pup has announced the launch of a new range of football shirts and accessories for football fan’s pets, endorsed by the Scotland FA. The range includes a retro-styled dog football shirt, harness and collar and lead set in the team colours of Scotland, and the shirt is able to…
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4 May
Puppy farmers ‘exploiting’ pandemic confusion, says Kennel Club
Kennel Club is calling for potential dog owners to exercise their “vigilance” in the wake of lockdown restrictions easing. The pet organisation is calling on the public to avoid buying a puppy from sellers, who are “exploiting” the pandemic confusion and offering to deliver it, as this allows rogue traders…
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4 May
Pets Corner opens new site in Nottingham
Pets Corner has opened a new store in Edwalton, Nottingham. According to the retailer, the new store offers those in the neighbouring areas its full range of natural pet foods including Canagan, More, McAdams and Tribal, along with insect-based pet food, Yora. As part of the store’s environmental efforts, the…
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Apr- 2021 -30 April
New ‘plant-based’ dog food launches in UK
A new vegetarian dog food brand has launched, which claims to “revolutionise” the plant based pet market. Noochy Poochy, was formulated by a vegan vet and an animal nutritionist, working in collaboration to ensure it provides a “nutritionally complete food, containing everything needed for a healthy dog”. By combining a…
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30 April
Animal abusers face tougher sentencing as Animal Welfare Bill passes
Animal abusers in England and Wales are set to face tougher sentences in the wake of a new law being passed. Yesterday (29 April), The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill received Royal Assent and was passed into law. The bill increases the maximum sentencing under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 from…
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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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