Industry News
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Mar- 2021 -9 March
Scruffs launches new pet bedding collection
Scruffs, a Manchester-based pet bedding and accessory specialist has revealed its new Kensington and Knightsbridge Collection. The beds from the collection have been designed to provide support to pets, as well as compliment all home decors with a “slick” colour palette. The Kensington collection features a “stylish brushed effect eco-suede”…
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9 March
IVC Evidensia acquires PawSquad
IVC Evidensia has announced its acquisition of PawSquad, the telemedicine provider for vets. The European veterinary group purchased the company, which operates in 12 countries, for an undisclosed sum. PawSquad clients include many customers in the pet care industry, including Direct Line Insurance, and charities, such as the People’s Dispensary…
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9 March
Training providers sought for grooming services
An influx in people looking to become dog groomers has led to national shortage in training providers, according to the iPET Network. The group, which provides tailored qualifications for animal services, including dog grooming, says it is now looking to take on more training providers in the coming months to…
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8 March
Footfall drops to 73.5% in February
The UK witnessed the second-largest drop in retail footfall since May 2020 last month, with figures falling 73.5%. According to the BRC, the drop represented only a 3.4% percentage point improvement from January. The figures come from the latest ShopperTrak analysis, which has recently joined retail solutions company, Sensormatic Solutions.…
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8 March
Exotic animals kept as pets on the rise, warns charity
Nearly 4,000 dangerous wild animals are being privately kept in the UK as pets according to a new survey conducted by Born Free. The charity recently reviewed the number of Dangerous Wild Animal (DWA) Act licences granted by local authorities across the UK and received responses from 364 of the…
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8 March
Four Paws Groom School expands business
Four Paws Groom School has announced a new site is set to be launched afterShropshire Council’s planning committee approved plans for a new site. The latest grooming academy will be housed on the site of the former HSBC Bank in Cheshire Street, Market Drayton. Four Paws Groom School, which offers…
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8 March
Charity publishes roadmap out of lockdown for dogs
Dogs Trust has published a “roadmap out of lockdown” for dogs ahead of the easing of lockdown restrictions across the UK. The charity released the guidance to help dog owners assist their pets in adjusting to normality once lockdown ends. To prepare for outdoor gatherings again, Dogs Trust recommends canine…
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5 March
Bira urges Sunak to extend business rates relief for full year
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is appealing to Chancellor Rishi Sunak to extend the 100% business rates relief in England for a full year. The plea follows a decision by the government in Wales earlier this week to give retailers 100% rates relief until next March. In February, Scotland…
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5 March
Dogs Trust launches The Freedom Project in East Anglia
Dogs Trust has announced that The Freedom Project, which offers a temporary home for dogs to enable their owners to flee domestic abuse, will officially launch in East Anglia. The project, which will launch in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, means that the service is now available to those who need…
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5 March
Kennel Club appoints genetics research manager
Kennel Club has announced the appointment of Dr. Joanna J. Ilska, a quantitative geneticist, as its new genetics research manager. Dr. Ilska replaces Dr. Tom Lewis in the position, who has left to take on a new role with Guide Dogs for the Blind. Ilska has a MSc in Quantitative…
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