Industry News
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Nov- 2020 -5 November
PIF members confused with CFSG advice for animal businesses
Pet Industry Federation members (PIF) are confused with the “conflicting information” provided by the Canine and Feline Sector group (CFSG), regarding advice for animal related businesses during Covid-19. In a report issued by the CFSG, pet groomers may only remain open to treat an animal for “welfare reasons”, however members…
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5 November
Chancellor extends furlough scheme to March
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that the furlough scheme will be extended until the end of March, amid increased measures for business support as the UK enters a four-week lockdown. Payments are set to remain at 80% of employee’s wages. It comes as the chancellor said that it was “right…
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5 November
Nestlé Purina PetCare names CEO
Nestlé Purina PetCare has announced that Joseph R. Sivewright will transition from his position as CEO of Nestlé Purina PetCare for the Americas, and be appointed chairman of the group, effective 1 January 2021. Succeeding Sivewright will be Nina Leigh Krueger, who will become the CEO and president of Nestlé…
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4 November
Dog’s trust partners with homeless charity to fund new role
Dogs Trust has partnered with homeless charity Simon Community Scotland to appoint Cat Birt in the new role of pets and housing development and engagement officer, in a bid to help homeless people find dog friendly accommodation options. Birt, will be working with accommodation providers to highlight the benefits of…
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4 November
Wagg enhances food range offering
Dog food manufacturer Wagg announced it has undergone “the most comprehensive refresh” since its launch in 1986. According to the manufacturer, its new and improved range has been “significantly enhanced”, with meat ingredients now forming the largest content at 28%. Following the move, the brand now claims to have 80%…
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3 November
Webbox creates ‘dog friendly’ playlist for Bonfire Night
Pet food brand, Webbox has created a playlist on Spotify to comfort dogs who may be distressed by loud noises on Bonfire Night, 5 November. Research conducted by the company has shown that playing music can act as a remedy for dogs, helping to “mask the noise and create a…
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3 November
Half-term sees footfall rise 6.2%
Footfall rose by 6.2% during half-term in the UK, according to the latest data from retail experts Springboard. This is despite a 53.7% footfall decrease in Wales, following the country’s two-week ‘firebreak’ lockdown. Retail park, high street and shopping centre rose by 3.5%, 5.2% and 11% over the period, respectively.…
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2 November
Penny and Pepe launches new fresh living products
Penny and Pepe has launched a full range of ready grown, fresh living products targeted at cats, rabbits and guinea pigs who spend the majority of their time indoors. The range includes pet grass, made from a mixture of wheat, oats and barley and living cat nip, which includes the…
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2 November
Kennel Club commits £269,000 to dog health research
The Kennel Club Charity Trust has announced it will provide £269,000 to kick off fundraising and further research into complex brachycephalic syndromes in dogs. Researchers at the University of Cambridge are “keen” to expand these investigations and will be extending their work to look at a further 13 brachycephalic breeds,…
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2 November
Luxury pet business launches in Belfast
The owners of a new business selling luxury gifts for pets have opened in Belfast, after it saw online sales surge during lockdown. According to local blog Love Belfast, Murphy and Bailey’s first bricks-and-mortar store has been opened by business partners Karen Breene and Judith Scott, who launched the company…
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