Industry News

Pooch & Mutt expands to French supermarkets

In April 2017, dog health food brand, Pooch & Mutt, launched a select range of products in 40 Casino supermarkets across France. The expansion into France is part of Pooch & Mutt’s global growth and international exposure strategy. The large supermarket chain now stocks a select range of Pooch &…

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Eukanuba launches Breed-o-pedia

Eukanuba has launched a new Breed-o-pedia, in a bid to help owners find the perfect breed for them. A recent report by the PFMA1 revealed that the top reasons for people not owning a pet is because they are worried about the space they have available in their homes and…

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Spring brings a rise in shopper footfall

Footfall in March grew 1.3 percent on the previous year, the fastest growth since March 2014, reported the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The new figures are well above the three-month average of -0.2 percent. However, the new numbers are partly credited to a calendar distortion; March 2016 included Easter Sunday,…

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Small business confidence continues to rise

UK small business confidence is at its highest level in over a year, according to the latest Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Small Business Index (SBI). Despite a rise in business costs there has been a strong recovery pushed forward due to increased international trade. A net balance of 15.6…

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PM Theresa May seeks snap election on 8 June

Prime Minister Theresa May today made an unscheduled announcement calling for a General Election on 8 June. Speaking outside 10 Downing Street on Tuesday morning, May said Britain needed “certainty, stability and strong leadership following the EU referendum.” She added that “the country is coming together but Westminster is not.”…

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Dogs at risk from parasitic diseases this Easter

Met Office predictions for Easter weather have prompted vets to warn of an increased risk of blood-sucking ticks across the U.K. For the millions of dog keepers in the UK, the Easter bank holiday will often involve long leisurely walks, however due to the increased risk of tick bites keepers are urged…

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Vet’s Kitchen launches new scheme to support puppies

Pet food manufacturer, Vet’s Kitchen, has launched a brand new scheme aimed at helping and supporting breeders. The scheme is designed to offer breeders added value by offering them as much support with their puppies as possible, as well as giving them the tools to help their new owners continue…

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Louie Spence helps to raise awareness of ticks

Whilst out walking his dogs Lola and Flo, Louie Spence had a surprise when a group of giant ticks emerged from behind a tree, causing a reaction which has all been caught on camera by FRONTLINE Plus. In the prank video released today, Louie then got involved in pranking a…

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World Feeds launches HolidayGRAZER

The new HolidayGRAZER by the UK fish nutrition innovator, World Feeds, allows fish to be fed regularly for up to seven days while their keepers are away from home.  The new Vitalis HolidayGRAZER has been designed to provide locked-in high quality nutrition in an aquarium for seven days using World Feeds’…

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BRC: Retail sales growth hits six-year low

UK retail sales have decreased 1 percent on a like-for-like basis, a report by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed.  The latest BRC – KPMG Retail Sales Monitor – covering the five weeks from 26 February to 1 April – found total retail sales fell by 0.2 percent in…

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