Industry News
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Feb- 2021 -17 February
Scottish retailers see business rates relief extended for 12 months
Scottish retail, hospitality, leisure and aviation businesses will pay no rates throughout the next year, under new plans outlined by finance secretary Kate Forbes. The extension is part of £1.1bn consequential funding arising from UK government coronavirus spending. Forbes, who had already announced plans for a three-month extension in her…
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17 February
Pet dietary supplements to see ‘impressive’ growth in 2021
With pet ownership becoming more widespread amid the pandemic, an ESOMAR-certified market research firm has projected the pet dietary supplements market to record “impressive growth” in 2021. According to a report by Future Market Insights, the market will reach a valuation of $3.78bn (£2.73bn) this year. Its study has also…
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17 February
Kennel Club praises change to Scottish breeding regulations
Kennel Club has praised the Scottish government for removing business tests from Scottish breeding regulations. The pet welfare organisation welcomed the government’s shift in policy and breaking away from previous licencing laws in England. The regulations, which are due to come into play from September, outline that breeders in Scotland…
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17 February
T Forrest appoints head of marketing operations
T Forrest has announced the appointment of Charlotte Coop to head up their marketing operations. Coop will be responsible for conceiving and executing marketing strategies and tactics to drive growth. In addition, she will be responsible for the overall T Forrest brand development and messaging. CIM qualified with over 25…
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16 February
Pet Media Group acquires Italian pet site
Pet Media Group, which operates UK online store Pets4Homes, has announced the acquisition of Italian pet classifieds site, AnnunciAnimali.it for an undisclosed sum. The purchase of the Italian site which boasts more than 1.5 million users per month, also includes AllevamentiRazze.it, a website tailored specifically for the needs of breeders…
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16 February
BIRA calls on government for ‘clear exit plan’ out of lockdown
The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) is calling for the UK government to make a clear exit plan out of lockdown for the sector, with Andrew Goodacre CEO of the group stating that “retail continues to be and always has been a safe place”. The plea comes one week ahead…
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16 February
Burns set to feed hundreds of homeless dogs in 2021
Burns Pet Nutrition has announced its commitment to help feed hundreds of dogs living rough with their owners in 2021, as part of a new partnership with the charity Street Paws. The natural pet food company will support the Street Paws Dogs Champions Scheme, which aims to tackle the issues…
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16 February
Kennel Club welcomes stricter penalties on pet theft
Kennel Club has welcomed the announcement by home secretary Priti Patel that stricter penalties for pet theft will be introduced to prevent further crimes from happening. The dog health and welfare organisation has long pushed for amends to the Animal Welfare Act to make pet theft a specific offence. Dr.…
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15 February
IVC Evidensia bolstered by round of investments
IVC Evidensia has revealed that its growth has been bolstered by recent and increased investment from new and existing companies. Its majority shareholder, EQT, has pledged its continued investment in the company, while Silver Lake, a leading global technology investment firm, is making a new “substantial” minority investment to help…
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15 February
Fenella Smith launches new dog bed range
Eponymous British designer Fenella Smith has launched a new dog bed range, inspired by the designers own labrador Bramble and Monty her border collie. Available in small and large the new dog beds have fully removable covers on both the bolsters and pillows, are machine washable at 30 degrees and…
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