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OATA chief exec joins European Pet Organisation as vice president

OATA’s chief executive Dominic Whitmee has been invited to join the European Pet Organisation’s (EPO) board as vice president. EPO brings together national pet trade associations across Europe to collaborate and represent the pet industry at a European level. “Many of the pressures facing our industry, such as the call…

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Shoplifter claimed puppy was dead to get money

A shoplifter duped a pet shop out of £130 when she claimed her puppy had died. The unidentified woman visited Pets at Home in Arun Retail Park and began to take items off the shelves before heading to the till. She then told the shop assistant that her puppy had died…

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Ancol launches new trade catalogue

Ancol has launched its 2017/18-trade catalogue, showcasing more than 200 new products. New additions include collars, leads and harnesses for both cats and dogs, premium quality beds and comfy cushions, together with a selection of new dog coats which now are all fitted with a harness hole. Sarah Lane, sales…

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Director of the Year Award for charity chief exec

The chief executive of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, Claire Horton MBA, was last week honoured at the Institute of Directors (IoD) 2017 London & South East Director of the Year Awards. Receiving the award for Public/Third Sector Director of the Year, a category in which there were four other finalists,…

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Product of the Year awards open for entry

The Product of the Year awards are now open to all FMCG retailer and branded products, highlighting the most innovative products launched within the past 18 months Voted for by over 11,500 consumers, winning products gain more than £730,000 worth of media coverage across consumer, trade and product-specific titles, ensuring continued…

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Equimedia acquires US–based Pet Insurance Review

Independent UK digital media agency, equimedia, has announced its entry into the lead generation space with its acquisition of the US–based Pet Insurance Review, for an undisclosed sum. The purchase of Pet Insurance Review is equimedia’s first step in developing a risk-free lead generation platform for clients to sit alongside…

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TastyBone’s new additions attract attention at Zoomark

Manufacturer of nylon, edible, rubber chew and play pet toys, TastyBone, headed Zoomark in 2017 with a host of new products. The brand has revitalised its edible bone by introducing a new shape. The TastyBone Gourmet range is an edible bone made for soft chewers with a more sophisticated palate. The new…

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Eurotunnel welcomes 2 millionth pet on board Le Shuttle

Eurotunnel Le Shuttle is celebrating the success of its Pet Travel service. The two millionth pet to use the service made the crossing to France in May 2017. Ollie, an eight-year-old Norfolk Terrier from London, travelled with his owner, John Hannon, to the family’s property in France. Mr Hannon said:…

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German company seeks UK pet accessories

An upcoming business event will place international buyers in touch with UK pet accessories manufacturers. German company Waschbär will attend a ‘Meet the International Buyers’ day organised by Gardenex, in Brasted, Kent on 7 June 2017. It will be one of seven product buyers from Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, Latvia and…

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Pet care sees internet retailing boom

Internet retailing is the fastest growing channel in the pet care market. New data from Euromonitor International reports global growth of nearly 90 percent. As more people than ever enjoy internet access, customers are increasingly buying pet products at a click of a button. The market intelligence publisher attributes the boom to round-the-clock…

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