Industry News

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7 July

Over half of British SMEs voted to remain in the EU

Over half of British SMEs voted to remain in the EU, according to a recent survey. Liberis found that 62 percent of British SMEs voted to remain in the EU and 41 percent of over 500 SMEs surveyed said the triggering of Article 50 has had a negative impact on their…

6 July

Wildwash awarded ethical accreditation

Wildwash, the creator of natural shampoos and cosmetics for pets, has been awarded ethical accreditation by The Ethical Company Organisation. The Ethical Company Organisation provides clear and comparative ethical information on thousands of companies and brands to individuals, NGOs, ethical companies and ethical investors. Since 2001, the organisation has been…

5 July

PetSafe® Brand campaigns to keeps pets hydrated this summer

With a heatwave predicted this July and August, PetSafe® Brand has launched a summer campaign to keep pet hydration at the front of pet owners’ minds. Building on previous years’ hydration initiatives, the brand will be underlining to consumers the importance of keeping animals watered in the summer months. Social media Across…

5 July

New 1.5kg format for IAMS cat range

IAMS has launched a new 1.5kg format in its Proactive Health Adult Cat range to support retailers. The new format responds to consumer demand for pet nutrition, by offering trial sized bags. From May 2017, IAMS Cat Adult with Chicken, Cat Adult with Ocean Fish, Cat Adult with Lamb, and…

5 July

Microchipping stats ‘fall far short of the Government’s claim’

Despite the UK Government’s claim this year that 95 percent of all dogs are now microchipped, a new report published by Battersea reveals only 65 percent of strays taken in by Local Authorities across the UK even have a chip fitted and too few of them are up to date.…

5 July

Search is on for UK’s most dog-friendly place

The search is on to find the UK’s most dog-friendly places, as the Kennel Club helps launch the DogFriendly Awards 2017. This year the annual awards are organised by DogFriendly, the UK’s online directory of dog friendly places, and held in association with the Kennel Club as part of their…

4 July

Mars Petcare launches new treats for cats

Mars Petcare has launched two new product innovations for cats, set to drive growth in the Care and Treats category. New DREAMIES DELI-CATZ™ are bite-size treats with a tender texture, made with 80 percent chicken, beef or turkey. New WHISKAS® Trio Crunchy Treats are three different packs of cat treats. All…

4 July

The UK marks Pet Remembrance Day

On July 5, as part of the third National Pet Remembrance Day, people across the UK will remember beloved pets that have died. Pet Remembrance Day provides an opportunity for people to celebrate the lives of pets and the increasing number of ways in which we can commemorate them. A…

4 July

New publication for small animal retailers

The very first issue of Small Pet Retailer magazine is set to hit pet stores throughout the UK this summer. The publication is dedicated to small animal retailing and takes a look at some of the simple steps retailers can take to help grow sales in the category. There are…

4 July

Pets Choice appoints new area sales manager

Pets Choice has announced the appointment of a new area sales manager. Chris McCann will further strengthen the team as area sales manager covering the south east of England. Chris has been within the pet industry for over 11 years and previously worked for pet brand Mars. Ben Windeatt, head of retail…