Industry News

Jun- 2020 -

29 June

Blagdon launches new Amphibious IQ scrappage scheme

Blagdon has announced the launch of its new Amphibious IQ scrappage scheme and is inviting aquatic retailers to sign up for a pond pump recycling scheme. The scheme has been launched to help “encourage” a more eco-friendly and energy saving approach to pond keeping. Andrew Paxton, development manager at Blagdon,…

26 June

Google UK launches support package for small UK businesses

Google UK has pledged to support small businesses across the country with a new package of products, tools and services to support the reopening and growth of British retail. From today, small businesses can sign-up to access the support package through Google, who has committed to helping one million small…

26 June

PFMA pet food and nutrition course launches online

The Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) has converted its residential pet food and nutrition course into a series of online webinars aimed at pet professionals in the UK and beyond. The association said the course targets small animal vets, vet nurses, animal nutritionists or those who work within animal feed…

26 June

Frozzys secures Pedigree wholesale listing

Frozzys, the lickable frozen yogurt for dogs, has secured a listing for its range of dog treats with pet distributor Pedigree wholesale. The new listing will see Frozzys range of frozen yogurt available to Pedigree’s account base of independent retailers. The company said the new partnership demonstrates the growing demand…

26 June

Just 13.8% of retail rent collected on June quarter day

Landlords received just 13.8% of rent owed by the UK retailers on this quarter’s rent date, compared with the 19.8% collected in March, according to new data from Re-Leased. The cloud-based commercial property management platform said retail properties were the “worst performing group” compared with offices and the industrial sector,…

25 June

Pet Place launches campaign to save North Wales zoo

Pet Place has announced its partnership with The Welsh Mountain Zoo in a bid to save it from closing amid the pandemic. The zoo’s team has continued to provide care and support for more than 140 species, but with no revenue coming in they are struggling to meet the site’s…

25 June

Natural Instinct celebrates Dog A.I.D partnership

Natural Instinct is celebrating a six-year partnership with the disability assistance charity, Dog A.I.D. The pet food brand has supported the charity for years, having previously sponsored two Dog A.I.D dogs and contributed to trainer uniforms and key marketing activity. The charity is based in Shrewsbury, and is one of…

25 June

BVA join forces with other healthcare professions to launch petition for business rates relief

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is appealing to the profession to support and widely share a new petition urging the government to grant business rates relief to human and animal healthcare providers affected by Covid-19. The petition, led by the British Dental Association (BDA), calls on the Government to allow…

25 June

Vet-Ai remains on startup index for second year in a row

Vet-Ai has been included in Startups 100 for the second consecutive year, retaining its place in the index that tracks disruptive new startups across the UK. The index recognises businesses which “demonstrate innovation, solid financials, economic impact, and the ability to scale”. The group was founded in 2017 by technology…

24 June

Pet e-commerce site expands overseas

Tails.com has announced that it has expanded into Europe, and is now live for customers in Sweden, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, Austria and Ireland. The UK group said that international growth was a “significant focus” for the pet food service, after it first expanded into France in 2019 and launched…