Industry News
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Aug- 2017 -7 August
Smartphones boost increase in retail searches
The number of international customers searching for UK retailers has increased due to the popularity of smartphones, according to the British Retail Consortium’s Google Online Retail Monitor. The search volumes on mobile phones increased by 26 percent in the second quarter of the year compared to last year. For all…
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7 August
Cat treats see exponential growth
Sales of cat treats have more than doubled in the UK, according to new statistics. Euromonitor International has claimed that owners are increasingly humanising their cats, and are indulging them with greater frequency. Sales growth has also been strong in Eastern Europe particularly in Poland and the Czech Republic, where sales…
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7 August
Half of owners describe their pets as ‘Best Friends’
Just over half of dog and cat owners describe their pets as their ‘best friend’ according to new research from Sainsbury’s Bank Pet Insurance. The corresponding figure for dog owners is 59 percent and for those who own cats it’s 41 percent. Overall, 49 percent of dog and cat owners…
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7 August
Fish4Dogs releases new apple treat
Fish4Dogs has released a new, healthy treat, fuelled by public demand. The variant of the company’s popular Sea Wraps – Sweet Ocean Wraps – has been created after customers took part in a survey and voted apple as their preferred fruity ingredient. 44 percent of customers opted for apple –…
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7 August
Scruffs’® re-vamped winter pet bedding to be revealed at PATS
Manchester-based pet bed specialist Scruffs® is set to completely re-vamp its winter product range in time for PATS® Telford 2017 this September. Scruffs® will launch a new set of Thermal Dog Jackets in time for the upcoming season in various colourways and styles, after the initial successful 2016 launch in…
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4 August
One in ten dog owners don’t give pets enough exercise
More than one in ten (11%) dog owners are failing to meet the recommended exercise requirements of their four-legged friends, according to new research from M&S Bank. Also 44 percent of dog owners don’t know how much exercise their dog needs to suit its breed and size. The research comes…
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4 August
Research by vets helps children suffering with epilepsy
New hope is being given to children who suffer from a rare and severe form of epilepsy, thanks to unique research carried out by the University of Surrey’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Fitzpatrick Referrals in Surrey. The research, published in PLOS One, has identified the progression of Lafora disease,…
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4 August
3P Enterprise welcomes new members
3P Enterprise has announced additions to its Gloucestershire based team. Guy Mayhew joins as sales representative responsible for developing relationships with existing customers and expanding the customer base in new market areas. Guy comes from a banking and insurance sales background and expresses a desire to move away from service…
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3 August
TastyBone’s CEO visits Buckingham Palace
Nylon chew brand TastyBone’s CEO, Tony Raeburn, enjoyed a visit to Buckingham Palace to meet the Queen, Prince Philip and other members of the royal family as part of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise celebrations. The Blackburn-based company was among more than 150 to be recognised for its contribution to…
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3 August
SuperZoo attracts 10,057 pet retail, grooming and service industry professionals
From July 24-27, SuperZoo 2017 gathered together 10,057 pet retail, grooming and service industry professionals at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas to learn, shop, network and socialise. Following the implementation of a new buyer qualification process this year, SuperZoo, the trade expo and conference in North America, exceeded attendance expectations. Presented…
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