Industry News

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5 June

Retail sales bounce back, jump four percent in May

Retail sales in May increased by 4.1 percent year-on-year, the highest growth reported since January 2014. According to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and KPMG’s latest Retail Sales Monitor, the better weather and the bank holiday effect led shoppers to buy more garden furniture and summer fashion ranges, recovering some…

5 June

Mars Petcare launches Sheba Craft Collection

Mars Petcare has announced the launch of Sheba Craft Collection, a new premium product combining carefully selected ingredients and a new texture sensation for cats. Sheba Craft Collection taps into the growing trend towards ‘humanisation’ and consumer demand for more natural-looking and luxury choices at mealtimes. The unique texture of…

4 June

Cat sanctuary appeals for help after lightning strikes

A Waltham Abbey cat sanctuary has been left with a repair bill of “between £20,000 and £30,000” after it was struck by one of 20,000 lightning bolts that hit the country last Saturday. The strike was reported to have terrified cats living in the sanctuary as well as causing serious…

4 June

New pet social media app allows businesses to connect directly with owners

New platform and social media hub Petbar will connect pet businesses directly with owners and pet lovers, giving companies the opportunity to market to target audiences. People can either sign up as pet owners or a business, and any businesses that register to the platform will be added to its…

4 June

Butternut Box expand team and site following £5m investment

Pet food subscription company Butternut Box has expanded its team and moved to new offices following a recent £5m investment fund. The company which launched less than two years ago has moved from the founders’ kitchens to its headquarters at Huckletree West in London in April. Founders David Nolan and…

4 June

Footfall drops 8.6 percent as sunshine fails to attract shoppers

The UK high street saw an overall 8.6 percent year-on-year drop in footfall despite the warm May bank holidays, figures show. According to Ipsos’ UK Retail Traffic Weathermap, London and the south east saw the sharpest decline with 13.3 percent fewer shoppers on the high street compared with the same…

1 June

Just for Pets unveils rebrand as it looks to reengage with pet owners

Specialist pet retailer Just for Pets is putting knowledge and an energised customer experience top of its agenda as it prepares to unveil its refreshed market approach and new visual identity. Signalling the start of a two year, initial £1m, investment strategy − Just for Pets has overhauled its market…

1 June

Veterinary surgeon becomes a partner at Scarsdale Vets

Scarsdale Vets has announce that Anders Blaabjerg, a senior small animal veterinary surgeon who is based at its Pride Veterinary Centre in Derby, has become a partner of the business. Anders will provide an important link between veterinary surgeons, nurses, interns, students and other staff working at Pride with other…

1 June

Vets issue ‘bunny spoilers’ ahead of Rabbit Awareness Week

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is highlighting the importance of diet ahead of Rabbit Awareness Week (2 – 10 June), as survey findings have shown that five of the top six rabbit health problems vets see in practice are attributable to poor diet. While many rabbit owners may know that…

1 June

Dog food company Laughing Dog partners with Jerry Green Dog Rescue

Boston based pet food company, Laughing Dog has announced a partnership with Jerry Green Dog Rescue. The 1936 baked dog food brand will be supporting the dog rescue charity by supplying Jerry Green’s dogs with their natural baked food and helping to raise funds. As one of the headline sponsors…