Industry News

Aug- 2024 -

2 August

Labrador launches new at-home lateral flow tests

Labrador, a provider of at-home pet tests, has announced the launch of the UK’s first lateral flow tests to detect 12 most common pet viruses and infections at home. Developed in collaboration with TV vet Dr Scott Miller, these at-home tests just require a simple swab test in either a…

1 August

Pets at Home Q1 revenues hit £441m thanks to vet business

Pets at Home has announced that its total group revenue rose 1% up to £441.1m for the 16 weeks ended 18 July 2024, compared with the same period last year. Alongside this, its consumer revenue rose 1.5% to £576.6m supported by growing average customer spend and growth in active Pets…

1 August

The Pets Larder secures new wholesale contracts

The Pets Larder, formerly known as Natural Cornish Pet, has recently secured two wholesale contracts with Trevaskis Farm and Great Cornish Food in Cornwall. The pet food brand had started out as a small shop on doggy day-care premises in St. Erth in 2017. Now the group has expanded its…

1 August

BoE cuts interest rates for first time in 4 years

The Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates for the first time in four years, with the rate falling to 5%. The bank voted by a majority of 5–4 to reduce the rate by 0.25 percentage points to 5%, marking the first fall in inflation since March 2020, where…

Jul- 2024 -

31 July

Pet care expert Katie Gwilt launches The Herbal Kat

UK-based holistic cat care expert Katie Gwilt has launched The Herbal Kat, a new range of five natural products designed to enrich cats at “different stages and challenges in their lives”. Gwilt, who also runs The Kat Lady, a mobile holistic cat grooming service which operates around the North West,…

30 July

Jollyes opens new Blackburn store

Jollyes has announced the opening of its newest store at Unit 2, Grimshaw Park in Blackburn. Creating 12 roles, Jollyes has taken up residence in Blackburn close to Asda, B&M and Halfords. The store was opened by retired service dogs as part of the company’s charity partnership with the National…

30 July

IQI appoints new sales manager

Global provider of premium-claim ingredients to pet food brands IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients has announced the appointment of Rick Houtepen as its new sales manager. Having worked as an account manager and sales manager at different food companies before joining IQI, Houtepen has many years of experience in the pet…

29 July

Tug-E-Nuff launches new Faux Fur Pocket Bungee Squeaker

Tug-E-Nuff has expanded its range of interactive dog toys with the launch of a new Faux Fur Pocket Bungee Squeaker. The Faux Fur Pocket Bungee Squeaker is available in three colourways, and features a shock absorbing bungee handle to eliminate jarring, a puncture-proof squeaker and an “ultra durable” soft faux…

26 July

Pets at Home opens new Pet Care Centre in Hull after refurb

Pets at Home has announced that it has opened its new Pet Care Centre in Hull following an extensive refurbishment. The new look 7,552sq ft Pet Care Centre features a state-of-the-art veterinary practice. It also gives customers access to a brand new concept store with more space for products, interactive…

26 July

Dogs Trust partners with Hush Puppies to support canine welfare

Dogs Trust has partnered with Heritage footwear brand Hush Puppies to support canine welfare. With the Basset Hound at the heart of Hush Puppies, the new partnership will support the charity to continue its vital work, with the brand donating 10p per pair of school shoes sold online or in…