Industry News
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Jun- 2020 -9 June
Podcast launched for pet business owners
A new podcast has been launched for business owners in the pet industry, providing information on ways to promote their products and services in the media. The Publicity for Pet Businesses podcast is aimed towards dog walkers, groomers, trainers, pet sitters, product makers and other individuals within the pet industry. …
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9 June
Bira opposed to proposed relaxation of Sunday trading laws
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has expressed concern for proposed relaxation of Sunday trading laws. Under plans being suggested by the government, England could suspend Sunday trading laws for a year in a bid to boost the economy. However, Bira, who has added its support to the ‘Keep Sunday…
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9 June
Beco appoints Jack Wills co-founder as new director
Pet product company Beco has announced the appointment of Jack Wills co-founder, Rob Shaw, as its new director. Shaw brings a “wealth” of experience to Beco after opening the first Jack Wills store with his university friend Peter Williams in Devon with just £40,000. Beco has also unveiled its new…
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8 June
Sunday trading deregulation would be a ‘slap in the face’ for key workers, says Usdaw
Shopworkers union Usdaw has titled government plans for Sunday trading deregulation as a “slap in the face” for key workers and calls out the government failing to provide a “proper strategy “to help the retail industry. This move to deregulate Sunday trading hours would come across as an opportunistic use…
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8 June
Lincolnshire pet shop owners step down after almost two decades
The owners of a Lincolnshire pet shop have announced they are stepping down from their ownership after running the business for 18 years. Coningsby Pet and Aquatics is based in Lincolnshire near RAF Coningsby, and was established over 25 years ago. In a statement on the business’ Facebook page, the…
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8 June
Pet food industry announce £110,000 donation to animal welfare charities amid Covid-19 pandemic
Pet food manufacturers and suppliers of animal care products have donated £110,000 worth of food and products to help animal welfare charities who are struggling due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. In April the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH), the umbrella body for companion animal rescue…
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8 June
RSPCA supports calls for tougher sentences for animal abusers to be made law by autumn
Animal charity RSPCA has announced it is supporting calls for tougher sentences of up to five years in jail for the worst animal abusers to be made law by autumn. The charity revealed it deals with “some of the worst cases of neglect and cruelty “ and has “long campaigned”…
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8 June
Footfall begins ‘journey to recovery’ in May
Consumer footfall may have begun its “long journey to recovery” in the month of May, according to the latest figures from Springboard. Whilst footfall dropped by 73.3% in May, this still marked a “marginal improvement” from the month prior, when footfall saw a decline of 80.1% in light of the…
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5 June
Bira welcomes business rates revaluation postponement in Wales
The British Retailers Association (Bira) has welcomed the decision by the Welsh government to delay the revaluation of business rates. The announcement follows a similar ruling made in England on 6 May, which resulted in the government scrapping a bill to reevaluate business rates in 2021. The decision to postpone…
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5 June
PATS Telford readies for September event
Organisers of PATS Telford have revealed the event is “on track” to deliver its “most important show” in its 11-year history. The event is set to take place at the Telford International Centre on 27 September and 28 September in 17 weeks’ time. Organisers have confirmed additional exhibitor bookings this…
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