Industry News
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Sep- 2020 -7 September
GDP to contract £15.3bn each year if home working persists
Lower consumer spending and a decrease in economic clustering if pandemic levels of home working persist would reduce UK GDP by £15.3bn every year, according to new research published by PwC. The ‘Big Four’ accountancy firm said the hit to consumption is a result of office workers spending fewer days…
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4 September
Dog rescue charity appeals for funding
A dog rescue charity in Bishop’s Castle has appealed for funds after Covid-19 put a “strain” on the group’s finances. According to a local report from the Shropshire Star, funding at Dog’s Bodies has seen its fundraising “dry up” during the crisis. The charity predominantly rescues dogs whose owners have…
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4 September
Applaws Natural Pet Food launches new product
Applaws Natural Pet Food has announced the global product launch of Applaws Taste Toppers, a new range of complementary pet food that is designed to be served on top of dry dog food. Every recipe is 100% natural with no additives, and comes in a variety of different tastes including:…
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4 September
Harringtons raises market share in dry dog food sector
Harringtons has become the number one brand by value in dry dog food across UK supermarkets, 12 years after the brand first launched. The dog food company said it has now “continued to solidify” its position as a sector leader with a 25% market share in the area. It comes…
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3 September
Webbox donates to RSPCA branches
Webbox announced it has donated over 9,000 meals to animals currently housed across RSPCA’s branches. The pet supply group warned that animal charities have been “drastically impacted” by the pandemic, partly due to factors such as the closure of charity shops, cancellation of fundraising events and donors having less disposable…
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3 September
SMEs ‘plagued’ by late payments
UK freelancers and small business owners continue to be plagued by the problem of late payment, according to new research by cloud accounting software company Freeagent. Analysis of over two million invoices sent by FreeAgent customers between January 2019 and June 2020 has revealed the “startling impact” of late payment…
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3 September
Cheshire & Wain now stocked at Harrods
The luxury cat collarsmith and feline lifestyle brand, Cheshire and Wain, announced that it is now stocked in the pet department of Harrods. The department store will now carry a selection of the brand’s signature wares, including its Caviar-themed leather cat collars, bowls and toys, as well as an edit…
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2 September
PFMA welcomes six new members
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has welcomed six new companies to its membership. Amongst the new members are two raw dog food manufacturers, which brings the total raw pet food sector members up to 14 companies, and two new suppliers. New members include: Natural Dog Food Direct are independent,…
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2 September
Royal Canin expands portfolio with new launches
Royal Canin has announced the launch of Vital Support, the latest territory within its Veterinary Health Nutrition range. The new products will offer tailored nutritional solutions to support pets’ renal, mobility and heart function. As part of the launch, Royal Canin is also expanding its Renal portfolio. New Early Renal…
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2 September
EOHO boosts retail footfall in last week of August
Footfall across all UK retail destinations rose by 6% over the week ended 29 August, according to the latest figures from Springboard. The latest figures still marked an annual decline of 26.1%, though this was a “noticeable improvement” against the year-on-year decline of 30.7% the week before. In the final…
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