Industry News
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Aug- 2020 -12 August
Mutts and Hounds launches in Harrods
Mutts and Hounds has announced that its range of luxury products will now be stocked in Harrods. The pet product brand for dogs creates harnesses and leads, beds, toys, bowls and biscuits, all of which will become available at the London-based department store. The new Harrods range is available in…
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12 August
UK in recession following 20% GDP slump
The UK economy has entered into a technical recession following a “record” fall in gross domestic product (GDP) during the second quarter of the year. According to the Office for National Statistics, GDP slumped by 20.4% between April and June 2020, compared with the 2.2% drop seen during Q1 2020…
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12 August
Exeter Pets at Home store to permanently close
Retail chain Pets at Home has closed one of its stores in Exeter. The Marsh Barton site stopped trading on Friday (7 August), but will keep its other outlet at Rydon Lane retail park. According to Devon Live, Pets at Home confirmed that 20% of the store’s workforce will lose…
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11 August
BVDA to host first virtual conference
The British Veterinary Dental Association (BVDA) has partnered with The Webinar Vet to host its annual conference online for the first time, amid the coronavirus pandemic. The virtual event will be taking place on 23 September and is aimed at those starting out their careers in veterinary dentistry as well…
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11 August
Petplan donates ‘vital’ funds to charities
Pet insurer Petplan has paid £700,000 in funds to its animal charity partners to support them through the pandemic. This follows recent research from the Association of Dog and Cat Homes (ADCH) that found a worrying 48% of members did not have funds to ensure they could continue to operate…
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11 August
Pet owners urged to seek travel advice
Pet owners are being encouraged to check the latest government advice about travelling from Britain to the EU with pets at the end of the Brexit transition period. During the transition period, pet owners have been able to continue using Pet Passports to travel with their pets, and the government…
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11 August
The Dog Lover Show postponed for second time
Organisers of the Dog Lover Show have confirmed that the event, which was set to take place next March, will no longer go ahead. The event, which was first scheduled for 5 September and 6 September 2020, was initially postponed until March 2021. Following last week’s announcement that NHS Louisa…
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10 August
Clare Balding named as StreetVet ambassador
StreetVet has named presenter, writer and broadcaster Clare Balding as its latest ambassador. Balding will now promote the charity’s work, which provides free veterinary care to the pets of those experiencing homelessness in 16 areas across the UK. She will also help raise awareness for its new effort to create…
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10 August
Central Garden and Pet sales soar in Q3
Central Garden and Pet has announced that total sales rose by 18% to $833.5m (£637m) in the third quarter ended 27 June. This rise was largely driven by organic strength in both its garden and pet segments. In addition, net income rose to $68.8m (£52.6m), against the $46.2m (£35.4m) recorded…
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10 August
Linnaeus expands amid continued investment
Veterinary group Linnaeus has expanded its number of sites to 169, having formed just six years ago from a single location. Linnaeus, which is based in Friars Gate, Solihull, recently acquired four new practices during the Coronavirus pandemic and despite lockdown. Its portfolio now includes 12 referral centres and 44…
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