Industry News
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Dec- 2020 -21 December
Strong connection with suppliers is ‘crucial during the pandemic,’ says PetPlace
Welsh pet supply store, PetPlace has said having a strong connection with its suppliers and partners has been “crucial during the pandemic”. In a statement managing director, Sion Pritchard believed that working closely with brands such as Vital Pet Group and Adios, “enabled them to manage an increase in online…
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18 December
Vale Pet Foods expands product range
Vale Pet Foods announced it has launched a number of new dog food products, including dry and raw food and a selection of treats. The brand’s new dry food products include ‘Succulent Salmon with Vegetables’ and ‘Tremendous Turkey with Vegetables’, which contain several minerals, herbs and botanicals. Its new treats…
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18 December
Pets Corner opens new Billingshurst store
Pets Corner has announced its expansion into Billingshurst with a new store, alongside the opening of a new spa in its Beaconsfield and Woking Horsell venues. The shop, which opened in West Sussex this month, features services such as nutritional advisers, fitting services, a health club, and free on-site parking. …
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17 December
Furlough scheme extended until April 2021
The furlough scheme has been extended until the end of April 2021 with the government continuing to contribute 80% towards wages to employee’s pay, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed today (17 December). The government will also extend current government-guaranteed Covid-19 business loan schemes until the end of March. This includes…
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17 December
PIF announces events schedule for 2021
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF), the UK’s trade association for pet businesses, has today announced its schedule of main events for 2021, after a year of “huge disruption to the pet industry”. PIF said the dates for upcoming events are Virtual Petindex (16-30 March 2021), the Pet Industry Federation Awards…
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16 December
Bucktons launches new superior suet balls for wild birds
Pet specialist brand, Bucktons, has launched a new variety of its best-selling energy balls. As we head into winter, this new addition to the range is perfect timing as they look to support independent retailers preparing for the seasonal sales spike. The new Bucktons 160 Superior Suet Balls, with its…
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16 December
Interpet appoints international sales manager
UK pet and aquatics business Interpet has appointed Lester Bunce as its international sales manager to help meet “ongoing demand” for its product. Bunce, who will be working on sales outside the UK, has more than 28 years of experience in the pet industry, historically with Interpet and most recently…
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16 December
Discover Dogs to return to London in 2021
Discover Dogs is set to return to London next year, and will be hosted at the ExCeL London on 20 November and 21 November 2021. The event, which was first held in 1996, did not take place this year due to the ongoing pandemic, but plans are now in place…
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15 December
Burns Pet Nutrition opens fifth store
Burns Pet Nutrition has announced the opening of a new store in Llandeilo, Wales this month. The store is the fifth outlet to date for the pet food brand, and sells a variety of pet goods such as food, toys, and accessories. The new site also features a bespoke health…
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15 December
Walker and Drake unveils cold pressed food range
Walker and Drake has launched a new range of cold pressed food for dogs, with recipes that use British-sourced meat and vegetables, as well as fish sourced from traceable fisheries. The manufacturer said its new recipes are “easily digestible”, grain and gluten free, promote good gut health, are hypoallergenic and…
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