Industry News
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May- 2018 -11 May
Smartphone purchases account for 54 percent of UK retail transactions, study finds
Retail purchases made on smartphones have seen a 66 percent increase in Q1 of 2018 compared to Q4 2017 according to marketing technology company Criteo’s Global Commerce Review. The research also showed that mobile devices accounted for over half (54 percent) of retail transactions in the UK. Shopping apps are…
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11 May
MPs launch inquiry into Dangerous Dogs Act
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs committee has launched an inquiry into the legislation on dangerous dogs. There will be a debate regarding the effectiveness of the leglislation and the impacts of it on dog welfare. According to the committee, the number of yearly hospital admissions for dog bites increased…
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10 May
Catipilla releases new cat climbing frame
Pet product manufacturer, Catipilla, has released its new range of cat climbing frames. The Catipilla climbing frames can be used both indoors and outdoors and the company claims it has many health benefits for feline friends. Catipilla was inspired by Smudge, an 18-year-old house cat who was struggling to clamber into…
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10 May
Pet food ingredients market to be worth $45.44bn (£33.3bn) by 2023
According to a new report the value of the pet food ingredients market is set to increase from $34.96bn (£26.9bn) to $45.44bn (£33.3bn) by 2023, running at a CAGR of 5.4%. The report by revenue intelligence company MarketsandMarkets says that a higher population of pets and “pet humanisation” is contributing…
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10 May
London Fire Brigade tells public cats stuck in trees are not their problem
The London Fire Brigade has told members public not to waste their time with animal related incidents, urging people to call the RSPCA instead. New figures released by the London Fire Brigade say they rescued 539 animals across the capital last year Figures showed the fire brigade is called to…
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10 May
PetStay invites pet lovers to open its 40th branch
UK-based pet sitting franchise is welcoming new franchisees with the offer of special deals to help them launch their own branch. Those who want to join the PetStay group will be privy to a range of ‘Special Spring Offers’ to help them kick start their branch. Available for a limited…
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10 May
Poppy’s Picnic wins the Business Start-Up Award at the Wiltshire Business Awards
Raw dog food manufacturer Poppy’s Picnic has been rewarded at the Wiltshire Business Awards where it won the Business Start-up of the Year category. The company also a finalist in the Outstanding Excellence Award category. The Wiltshire Business Awards are organised by Newsquest and were held this year at Centre…
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9 May
A third of UK drivers risking fines by failing to restrain pet passengers
New research has shown that a third of UK drivers are risking a fine of up to £2,500 by not restraining their pets whilst driving. The research undertaken by Confused.com said that 34 percent of drivers failed to restrain pet passengers, one in 10 drivers allow their pets to sit…
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9 May
Handling rabbits could affect their welfare according to new research
New research from the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science shows the way rabbits are handled is likely to have a “direct impact” on the welfare of the animal. The research found that ‘scruffing’ (holding the rabbit by the scruff of the neck) is associated by the rabbit to predators,…
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9 May
Mars Petcare UK appoints new marketing director
Mars Pet Nutrition UK has announced that it has appointed Chris Rodi to the role of marketing director. Rodi has worked at Mars since May 2010 and is making the move to Petcare from Mars Wrigley Confectionery, where for the last two years he served as marketing director bitesize portfolio,…
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