Industry News

Mar- 2018 -

5 March

Appeal launched after woman bitten by dog in pet store

Officers are appealing for information after a dog bit a Poole woman as she walked into a pet store. At around 5.48pm on Friday 26 January 2018 a 43-year-old woman walked toward the entrance of Pets at Home on Redlands Poole Retail Park at Branksome. As she approached the door…

5 March

Retailers ‘want more apprenticeships’ to develop future workforce

New data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has suggested that retailers want to commit to more apprenticeships in the coming years. In a survey of UK retailers, 86 percent indicated they would increase the number of apprenticeships they offer in the next two years. In England, retailers are committed…

2 March

Dog food brand Soopa leads increase in Irish consumer exports to UK

Irish consumer exports to the UK are worth nearly €500m, according to recent figures gathered by government agency Enterprise Ireland. Increasing value by 12 percent in 12 months, Irish consumer products have proved to be increasingly popular with UK buyers. One such Irish company which has led the way is…

2 March

The ‘Beast from the East’ is snow joke for pondkeepers

We’re all feeling the effects of The Beast from the East, which has wreaked havoc across the UK this week with snow blizzards and freezing temperatures. And, now that Storm Emma has landed things don’t seem to be warming up any time soon. But it’s not just the roads and…

2 March

Doggy day care supports young people

Doggy day care centre, Claire’s Comfy Canines Ltd based in Burnham, Slough, has supported The Berkshire College of Agriculture (BCA) for the last few years through the modern apprenticeship scheme and the work placement programme.apprenticeship scheme and the work placement programme. This year they are increasing their support and have…

1 March

The Real Petfood Co to spend £300,000 tackling factory ‘odour’

The Real Petfood Company – which manufactures pet food snacks at its site on Kinmel Park in Bodelwyddan – has revealed plans to spend more than £300,000 on a permanent solution to the issue of the baking aromas which have brought complaints from local residents. The solution will involve the…

1 March

Christine Middlemiss takes up post as UK Chief Veterinary Officer

Christine Middlemiss has taken up the post as UK Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) taking over from Nigel Gibbens who has stepped down after 10 successful years in the role. Middlemiss has a wealth of experience and joins Defra after serving as the CVO for New South Wales, Australia. She took…

1 March

Mother’s Day spending spree set to lift high street sales

Spending analysis from Liberis, a leading small business finance provider, has revealed that British shoppers are expected to shell out over £5bn in extra Mother’s Day spending compared to 2017. On average, Liberis predicts high street retailers’ card transactions will increase by eight percent compared to a normal weekend. …

1 March

UK shoppers put off by irrelevant retail offers

According to consumer research conducted by point of sale marketing firm Ecrebo, more than four in 10 (44 percent) UK shoppers shy away from brands that don’t offer them personalised, relevant offers. The aim of the research was to gauge consumer attitudes toward retail loyalty schemes, the benefits they offer…

1 March

UK’s first not-for-profit vets opens clinic in Leeds

Animal Trust, the UK’s first not-for-profit veterinary company, has opened a clinic in the Tingley area of Leeds. Offering an alternative to the increasing number of corporate clinics, Animal Trust was set up by vets with the main focus being the welfare of the animals. Unlike other practices, the company…