Industry News

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11 July

Pet shop launches new ‘digital experience’

Pets at Home has announced the launch of Sales Assist, an IBM MobileFirst for iOS app for iPad. The app offers a unique omni-channel experience for pet owners, including a large network of stores, brand websites, exclusive products, and pet services through vet practices and grooming salons. Previously, customers who…

11 July

Podium Pet Products moves to larger HQ

Podium Pet Products has moved its UK HQ to a new, larger space. By doubling the amount of room available, the new offices and warehouse facility allow the company to better service existing and new clients and territories. Carina Evans, CEO of Podium Pet Products, says: “It’s an exciting time…

11 July

Cats in danger from social media trend

Battersea is warning pet owners not to copy the worrying new trend for brightly coloured claw covers. A worrying trend is gaining more popularity on social media where pet owners are giving their dogs and cats ‘manicures’ to match their own nails. Whereas painting your own talons might be a…

11 July

Classroom pets are on the decline

There are fewer pets in UK classroom compared to previous generations, new research shows. More than half of the parents surveyed by Pets at Home (51 percent) had a class pet as a child, compared to 46 percent of children today – and nearly 1 in 5 (17 percent) of…

10 July

Nerf Dog Tennis Ball Blaster gets a makeover

The Nerf Dog Tennis Ball Blaster has been redesigned with the same high-powered blasting action and a fresh new look. Firing the blaster launches dogs’ tennis ball high into the air while reducing the amount of wear and tear on their owners’ shoulders. When the dog brings it back, owners can place…

10 July

Pet shop worker ‘misread the signals’ and exposed himself

A pet shop worker who exposed himself outside his store to a shocked witness has been fined. Paul Brown, who runs Hoof and Paws near Bamber Bridge, admits to exposing himself outside the business unit, reports Lancashire Post. He told police he ‘misread the signals’ from the woman. Prosecuting, Pam Ward…

10 July

New crate covers to launch this autumn

New Brand Hidey Hidey will be debuting new products at trade show PATS Telford this September. The oil cloth crate covers will take centre stage on their stand, where Hidey Hidey will be running a competition to see who can ‘Guess the Breed’. The competition will be drawn around 4pm each…

10 July

VetSpec launches new complete dog food range

VetSpec has launched a new hypoallergenic cereal-grain-free range of complete dog foods. VetSpec has also developed two new ultra-low calorie, complete dog foods to help control the weight of dogs which tend to put on condition easily. The range includes: VetSpec Puppy & Junior Formula which contains supplements to support growth…

10 July

Dog toy sales rise due to stick danger

Industry research conducted by dog toy brand Chuckit! has revealed that over 80 percent of pet retailers in the UK have experienced an increase in dog toy sales since the danger of sticks was highlighted in 2015. At the Pedigree Trade Show 2017, Chuckit! quizzed a variety of retailers from…

10 July

Trilanco supports retailers with three new sales managers

Trilanco Ltd has appointed three new sales managers to support the continued growth and expansion of its agricultural, equine and pet wholesaler business. Martin Balmer, Trilanco’s managing director, says: “In line with the company’s vision to be the leading agricultural, equine and pet wholesaler, the new roles will help to ensure…