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A quarter of SME retailers expect to see Easter sales increase

A quarter of SME retailers expect to see an increase in sales activity over the Easter bank holiday weekend, according to a study commissioned by Royal Mail. The study found that 69 percent of SME retailers feel they are fully prepared for the Easter bank holiday weekend opportunity in terms…

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PDSA warns of the fatal dangers of common household medicines

Everyday drugs used in millions of homes across the UK could be a death sentence to pets if swallowed, PDSA warned today. The vet charity issued the warning after continuing to see poisoning cases involving pets that have ingested common household drugs such as ibuprofen and paracetamol. It comes as…

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Purina launches initiative to support pet business start ups

Petcare business Nestle Purina has launched its initiative BetterwithPets, which will give innovators across Europe the chance to win a prize worth a total of around £75,000. Working in collaboration with non-profit organisation Ashoka, Purina is offering the prize to social and commercial enterprises, non-profit entities and other organisations working…

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Lily’s Kitchen supports equality with new partnership

Lily’s Kitchen has announced a unique partnership with Stonewall, Britain’s leading charity for lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality, as part of its commitment to embrace diversity and promote equal rights for all. Lily’s Kitchen, the first pet food company in the UK to partner with Stonewall, is supporting the campaigning charity’s…

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Pets at Home exclusively selling AVA breed-specific dog food

AVA, a pet nutrition brand exclusive to Pets at Home, has launched a range of 14 breed-specific dog foods which boast veterinary approved credentials. The range landed exclusively in all of Pets at Homes 440 plus stores and online at petsathome.com this week and is tailored specifically for the needs…

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Online retail orders on the up

Online retail delivery order volumes were up seven percent year-on-year in February, according to the latest data from the IMRG MetaPack UK Delivery Index. The month-on-month drop from January in terms of volume was expected, though the 21 percent decline was sharper than it has been over recent years. This…

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Tetra launches new Cascade Globe aquarium

Tetra has introduced two new Cascade Globe aquariums, in Bordeaux (red) and white colours. The Tetra Cascade Globe 6.8L comes complete with the EasyCrystal 100 Filter, which removes waste to promote optimal water quality for healthy fish. It also works in conjunction with the Tetra Aquatics App, which helps to…

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Pet manufacturer secures £60m in contracts

Accapi Group has had a record sales year and renewed brand contracts worth an estimated £60 million over the next five years. The company represents American brands Ruffwear (adventure), Kurgo (travel) and Planet Dog (play) in Europe. The company has seen ‘huge demand’ and key new product launches boosting sales…

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Orijen announces new brand ambassador

Bern Pet Foods, the exclusive importers and distributors of ORIJEN and ACANA pet foods, today announces that, after a nationwide search, Elsa the Lhasa Apso has become ORIJEN’s new ambassador. Elsa, who charmed judges with her huge personality and independent nature, beat off a number of other dogs to be…

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Future of vet nursing discussed at BSAVA Congress

The future of the veterinary nursing profession will be high on the agenda at the upcoming British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) Congress next month with a whole stream of events related to the VN Futures project. VN Futures, a joint project between the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)…

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