Industry News
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Apr- 2021 -20 April
Hammerson to slash rents by 30%
Hammerson has announced it is planning to slash rents for retail tenants by around 30% as non-essential shops prepare to reopen. Mark Bourgeois, the group’s managing director, said: “We reckon across the board and our business we’ll probably reduce rents from their peak by about 30% so we are really…
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19 April
PIF launches range of training webinars for members
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF), the UK trade association for pet businesses, has launched an exclusive series of 80 training webinars for its members. The webinars are free to access and cover the wide range of topics and issues held at the Virtual Petindex trade shows. The collection includes sessions…
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19 April
Natural dog food company wins Dragon’s Den investment
A natural dog treat company has won a significant investment offer while appearing on the hit BBC television show, Dragon’s Den. Opie’s Emporium, a pet food company based in Glasgow, received an offer of £55,000 for a 35% stake in the company from businessman Tuker Suleyman while appearing on the…
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16 April
Town & Country Petfoods appoints product manager
Suzy Broughton has been appointed to the role of product manager at Town and Country Petfoods, as part of the company’s growing marketing and NPD team. She brings with her over 20 years of experience in marketing, brand management and bringing new products to market, and has spent the past…
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16 April
Catit launches insect-based cat food range
Catit, the brand known for its range of cat toys and accessories, is launching Nuna, the UK’s first ever range of insect-based cat food – in a bid to help tackle the “environmental impact” of cat food in the pet food industry. Catit Nuna’s product content consists of up to…
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16 April
60% of pet competitors want events to resume as soon as possible
Some 60% of competitors in pet events want competitions to resume as soon as possible, according to a survey conducted by Kennel Club. Furthermore, 53% of event organisers and 55% of judges agreed they would like to see shows and trials return when lockdown restrictions end. Kathryn Mansfield, Kennel Club’s…
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15 April
Postman Pooch launches PubGrub box for dogs
Postman Pooch has launched a PubGrub box for dogs that “allows your dogs to enjoy a bottle of pup-peroni, a bottle of dog-friendly wino and some sweet and savoury snacks while you sit and enjoy a fresh pint or glass of G&T in the sun”. The new launch coincides with…
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15 April
MPs take evidence on violence against retail workers
The Home Affairs Committee opened its inquiry into violence against retail workers yesterday (14 April), with MPs taking evidence from industry leaders, trade associations and unions. The new inquiry will examine the “barriers” to reporting incidents and the quality of support provided to victims by police and employers, as well…
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14 April
First day of reopening sees UK footfall rise 155%
The first day of reopening saw footfall in UK retail destinations rose yesterday by +155.2% from the same day last week, and by +225.2% in shopping centres, according to the latest data from Springboard. It found the rise in footfall in high streets was slightly lower at +176.1% and was perhaps…
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14 April
Anicura launches pet skincare range to mark National Pet Month
Anicura has announced the launch of its new skincare line for dogs and cats to mark National Pet Month this year. The brand specialises in creating “high quality” pet skincare products, helping dogs and cats which are prone to itchy skin and other conditions. Both Anicura’s respective ranges for dogs…
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