Industry News
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Feb- 2021 -1 February
Plans approved for Pets at Home distribution centre
Plans have been unanimously approved for a new state-of-the-art national storage and distribution centre in Staffordshire on behalf of Pets at Home. Stoford Developments will deliver a purpose-built warehouse unit on a 52-acre site at Stafford North Business Park, close to Jct 14 of the M6. The development will deliver…
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1 February
PIF clarifies pet grooming advice
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) said it has had a busy start to 2021, working to clarify advice and resolve a number of issues relating to lockdown which have directly affected its pet grooming members. The group said that the most recent announcement of a third lockdown in England meant…
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1 February
BRC chief calls for rates extension as vacancies rise by 13%
Helen Dickinson, chief executive of the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has urged the government to extend business rates relief beyond April as the number of retail stores lying vacant rose to 13.7% in Q4 2020. The plea follows figures published by the consortium which show that all retail locations saw…
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1 February
Government scraps Tenancy Agreement banning pets
The government has announced it will be scrapping a new Tenancy Agreement which would have allowed landlords to enforce a “blanket ban” on pets. Under the new agreement, consent for pets will be the default position and landlords will have to object in writing within 28 days of a written…
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Jan- 2021 -29 January
Naturaw expands into new premises amid growth
Naturaw, a fast-growing producer of raw dog food, has expanded into a major new headquarters and production kitchen at Thorp Arch Estate near Wetherby. The move comes as part of a six-figure investment that is set to create new jobs, after outgrowing its previous premises twice in six years. The…
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29 January
Beautiful Joe’s makes 3,000 donations to animal charity
Dog treat company Beautiful Joe’s has donated over 3,000 packets of its products to animal charity Wood Green – since the pair first partnered in 2017. According to the charity, these treats have been “an essential training aid for thousands of vulnerable dogs that have passed through Wood Green’s doors”. …
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29 January
Laughing Dog launches immunity boosting and dental care treats
Laughing Dog has announced the launch of two new immunity boosting and dental care treats which will be available 1 February 2021. The Chewy Boosts treats are made with “naturally soothing” ingredients for maintaining healthy joints which include ginger and seaweed as well as being wheat free. The Teeth and…
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29 January
London named Europe’s most pet-friendly city
London has been named Europe’s most pet-friendly city, according to the ‘Pet-Friendly Cities Report’ by money.co.uk. The report scored the continent’s most densely populated cities based on the ability to travel on public transport, pet-friendly rents and options for veterinary treatment. London scored 82.5 out of 100 in the report,…
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28 January
TopLife Formula launches bedtime milk for dogs
TopLife Formula has announced the launch of a ‘Bedtime Milk for Dogs’, reportedly a first in the pet treat sector. The beverage for dogs will be available in a 330ml carton at £1.25 and contains no artificial ingredients, colours, flavours or preservatives. Designed to provide a good night’s sleep, TopFormula’s…
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28 January
The Kennel Club expands online academy
The Kennel Club Academy announced it has expanded its online learning through the launch of three additional breed films, the latest in a growing series of resources to be added to the online facility. Led by The Kennel Club’s Training Board, The Kennel Club Academy is an online learning resource…
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