Industry News
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Feb- 2025 -3 February
QuickClawz launches Kickstarter campaign to fund product expansion
QuickClawz has announced the launch of its new Kickstarter campaign to raise funds needed to bring its nail clipping training tool to the UK market. QuickClawz is designed to help dog groomers, pet professionals and owners safely and confidently learn how to trim a dog’s nails, addressing one of the…
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Jan- 2025 -31 January
The Nutriment Company appoints new head of UK sales
The Nutriment Company (TNC) has announced the appointment of Tina Byrne as head of UK trade sales. Byrne previously worked at Arden Grange, Nestle Purina and Natures Menu and has over 40 years’ experience in the Pet Trade. Peter Roy, UK MD, said: “We’re committed to the UK Pet Specialist…
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31 January
UK owners spent over £1450 on their pets in 2024
Pet owners in the UK have spent an average of £1,486 on their dogs and £1,479 on their cats in 2024, according to a survey of 1,000 UK cat and dog owners by Opinium Research, a market research and insight agency, for Insure Your Paws, a specialist pet insurance provider.…
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30 January
Wilsons secures £1m investment
Wilsons Pet Food has secured a £1m investment from The Investment Fund for Scotland (IFS), managed by Maven Capital Partners. The IFS funding will enable Wilsons to accelerate growth by expanding into new product categories, and further enhance production capabilities. In 2024, Wilsons invested in a full rebrand across their…
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29 January
Jollyes reveals plans to open five new stores and refurb five others
Jollyes has revealed the locations of its next five stores as well as plans to overhaul five existing stores. In March the retailer will open stores in Pontefract and Chichester followed by openings in Swansea and Chesterfield in the first half of the year as well as relocating its existing…
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29 January
Fettle appoints new UK sales manager
Fettle, a provider of 100% natural wholefood pet supplements, has announced the appointment of Tory Jeeves as UK sales manager. Jeeves brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the pet sector, and in her new role, she will focus on expanding Fettle’s presence among independent retailers across the UK,…
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28 January
Pets at Home maintains guidance as Q3 revenue drops 0.2%
Pets at Home has maintained its full-year profit guidance despite the fact that its total group revenue fell 0.2% to £361.6m for the 12 weeks ended 2 January 2025. Its persistence comes as the company saw its consumer revenue increase 2.3% to £468m during the period. Pets at Home stated…
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27 January
Two pet food brands named among top UK startups
Alternative pet food brands Omni Pet and Grub Club have been named on the Startups 100 index. Plant-based dog food producer Omni Pet was ranked 25th on the list while insect-based food Grub Club was ranked 72nd. Omni Pet was co-founded by celebrity vet Dr. Guy Sandelowsky, and prioritises health…
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27 January
Bay Vets joins Linnaeus
Bay Vets has become part of Linnaeus, a veterinary group in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Joining Linnaeus will provide further investment into its sites and people, to ensure the group continues to offer the “best possible care” for you and your pets. Bay Vets’ team will be able…
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24 January
Thule launches Thule Allax Threshold-Compatible Dog Car Crate
Thule has announced the launch of the Thule Allax Threshold Compatible Dog Car Crate. The new crate is designed for modern vehicles with trunk thresholds above 44mm, with prices starting at £489.99 for the XS crate. It has undergone rigorous crash-testing at the Thule Test Center and is TÜV SÜD…
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