Industry News
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Oct- 2020 -21 October
‘Off-lead’ dog park offers franchise model
Paw Pounders has announced a new franchise opportunity for those “who want the very best for dogs and their owners.” The Sutton Coldfield-based off-lead dog park is now offering to sell its franchise model to those interested in owning a pet business but afraid to “risk becoming a start-up.” The…
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21 October
RSPCA warns rise in ‘starter pets’ could lead to rise in neglect
The RSPCA has issued a warning over the interest in ‘starter pets’ during lockdown, which often lead to an increase in neglect due to their complex needs. Google searches for small pets to buy during lockdown soared compared to the year before, with ‘rabbits for sale’ searches more than tripling…
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21 October
Retailers pay £1.1bn to accept customer payments
The cost to retailers of accepting payments reached £1.1bn in 2019, of which £950m was from card payments. It comes as the BRC launched its latest Payment Survey, that reveals card use has continued to rise steadily, from 54% of transactions in 2016 to 61% in 2019. This trend has…
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20 October
Manchester moved into Tier three
Prime minister Boris Johnson has announced that Manchester will be placed into Tier 3 Covid-19 restrictions, after talks between mayor Andy Burnham and the UK government collapsed. As a result of being placed under Tier 3, pubs and restaurants must close unless they are supplying substantial meals and outside household…
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20 October
Natural Instinct launches ‘Halloween Treats’ for dogs
Natural Instinct has added a limited edition dog snack to its range this October. The ‘Halloween Treats’ consist of mini beef jerky sausages which are made from “100% British beef heart,” the snack retails at £3.50 and is available from the brands website. To celebrate the launch of the product,…
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20 October
Swedencare acquires Nutravet UK
Swedencare has acquired 100% of one of the UK’s leading animal health companies, Nutravet. Founded by Matthew Shaw in 2008, Nutravet adopts an “exclusive-to-vet” sales strategy with more than 2,200 veterinary clinics and animal hospitals as direct customers. Its product portfolio covers most therapy areas in addition to pet dental…
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20 October
Second Virtual Petindex takes place
The second Virtual Petindex took place last week (11 October), providing the industry with a “much needed” opportunity for exhibitors to showcase new products and meet customers. The virtual show will continue until 26 October. The first two ‘live’ days of the event enabled visitors to speak with exhibitors and…
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19 October
Wales announces ‘firebreak’ lockdown
The Welsh government has announced a two-week “firebreak” national lockdown, which will force business closures across the country from 23 October at 6pm until Monday 9 November. According to BBC News, first minister Mark Drakeford said the “time-limited firebreak” will be “a short, sharp, shock to turn back the clock,…
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19 October
Walker and Drake plans team expansion
Walker and Drake, a dog food business located in Barnsley, has announced plans to hire three new field sales executives. The business, which sells cold pressed dog food, launched originally in June 2020, but due to the Covid-19 lockdown Walker and Drake made most of its sales online via its…
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19 October
MPs set to debate pet theft petitions
MPs are preparing to debate the growing issue of pet theft later today (19 October), after the success of three national petitions. The debate will be led by Tom Hunt MP, member of the Petitions Committee, and MPs from all parties are set to take part. In September, a petition…
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