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Glee New Product award winners announced

Ten new innovative products have been selected as the winners of the Glee New Product Awards 2016. A full list of winners has been announced: Retail Services and Experiences Finalists: Malcolm Scott Consultants – 17T59 Compass Group – 17U30 Winner:   Compass Group – 17U30   Outdoor Entertaining Finalists : Cadac…

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Welfare crisis imminent as consumers buy puppies online on a whim, warns Kennel Club

Puppy buying habits are leading to a welfare crisis and financial and emotional strain on consumers, claims the Kennel Club. Half of puppies bought online without being seen by their new owners first are falling sick, as almost half of people (45 percent) suspect their pup could have come from…

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“Psychotic” customer bit security guard after being refused a hamster

A “psychotic” Pets at Home customer has been handed a two-year community order after punching and biting both a security guard and the police. Omar Kalik, 25, became irate when a member of staff refused to sell him a hamster at Pets at Home in Beaumont Leys Shopping Centre, reports the…

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Multiple fire crews tackle blaze at village pet store

On September 9, 2016 seven fire crews attended a blaze at Pierpoint Pet Supplies on Hurstpierpoint High Street, reported The Argus. The West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (@WestSussexFire) tweeted to say that parts of the High Street had been closed, while crews worked to tackle the blaze. The Fire & Rescue…

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WildWash launches pet range in Tokyo

The WildWash Pro range of natural skin and coat care for pets, has launched in Japan. The collection was well received at The 82nd Tokyo International Gift Show, which took place from September 7-9 2016 and highlighted products from around the world. WildWash has welcomed dedicated retailers on board and will be building…

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PetQuip and URICA offer members debt-free access to cash

URICA, the government-backed early payment network for SMEs, has partnered with Gardenex and its pet division, PetQuip, to offer businesses access to cash. PetQuip, a trade association for manufacturers and suppliers of petcare goods and services, has announced that its members will run no risk, receive zero debt, and have no fear of late…

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Dorwest gets retailers and rescue centres ready for firework season

Herbal expert Dorwest is preparing the pet sector for firework season. The third generation family business has launched a ‘Remember Remember for a calmer November’ campaign. To cater for this busy time of year Dorwest has released its Calming Product Pack. It contains licensed medicine Scullcap & Valerian Tablets  and Organic Valerian Compound.…

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BETA International offers free coach service for retailers

BETA International, the equestrian, pet product, country and outdoor trade exhibition is offering a free coach service for visiting retailers. The 2017 show will take place at the NEC, Birmingham, from January 22 to 24. Return journeys will be available from Carlisle, Durham and Exeter to the NEC on the first day…

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Gardenex offers members debt-free access to cash

URICA, the government-backed early payment network for SMEs, has partnered with Gardenex to offer businesses access to cash. Gardenex, UK’s federation of garden and leisure manufacturers, has announced that its members will run no risk, receive zero debt, and have no fear of late or non-payment of their invoices. Gardenex’s members can access URICA’s online…

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Dog from puppy farm named Rescue Animal of the Year

Lucy, the Cavalier King Charles spaniel, has been named Rescue Animal of the Year at the Animal Hero Awards 2016. The fourth annual Animal Hero Awards were run by the Daily Mirror in partnership with the RSPCA. They took place on September 7 at Grosvenor House, Park Lane. Lucy was nominated for…

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