Industry News
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Aug- 2016 -4 August
Nerf Dog adds to its range
Nerf Dog has added a new dog Tennis Ball Blaster to its collection. The latest edition can launch tennis balls up to 50 feet, ensuring a dog gets plenty of exercise while providing hours of entertaining playtime. The tennis ball blaster is lightweight and features a convenient tennis ball carrier. Nerf…
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4 August
Pets at Home reports total revenue growth of 8.9 percent
Pets at Home Group Plc has experienced total revenue growth of 8.9 percent to £244.2m. The figures were released as part of the Group’s Q1 FY17 trading update, which represents April 1 2016 to July 21 2016, compared with the 16 week period from 27th March 2015 to 16th July 2015. Group…
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3 August
Wyevale names new general counsel
Elizabeth Murray has been named general counsel and company secretary for UK-based Wyevale Garden Centres. Previously, Murray worked as a lawyer at in-house positions and in private practice in London, Manchester and Birmingham. She has focused on finance law. Murray has had in-house jobs for the utilities, alcohol and IT…
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3 August
Dogrobes exhibits at BBC Countryfile Live
Multi-purpose dog coat manufacturer, Dogrobes, will exhibit at BBC Countryfile Live from August 4-7, 2016. The event, which is held at Blenheim Palace, celebrates the best of the British countryside. Dogrobes plans to showcase a ‘Prize Wheel’ – where visitors can win gift vouchers, dog treats and goodie bags. Margaret Reynolds, director…
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3 August
Visit Skinner’s Dog Arena at first ever BBC Countryfile Live
The first ever BBC Countryfile Live takes place, from August 4 until August 7 2016 in the grounds of Blenheim Palace. Premium working dog food manufacturer, Skinner’s Pet Food, will be sponsoring the Dog Arena and exhibiting at the show. Skinner’s, a regular attendee at country shows, was proud to…
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2 August
Startups Awards open for entries
New businesses across the UK have the opportunity to receive recognition as this year’s Startups Awards opens for entries. Start-ups of all sizes and industries can make their case for why they are amongst Britain’s most exciting business prospects, before being scrutinised by an expert judging panel including Cath Kidston MBE,…
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2 August
Chris Packham endorses Natures Menu raw food diet
TV Wildlife expert Chris Packham has witnessed a significant difference in the overall health of his 12 year old poodles Itchy and Scratchy, after feeding them Natures Menu. “The difference I’ve seen in my dogs since switching to Natures Menu’s raw diet is incredible. They seem ten years younger and the…
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2 August
Pets at Home under-fire from dog owner
A dog owner has accused Pets At Home of leaving pet with ‘burnt testicles’ following a grooming mishap. Kay Betson said she had noticed her dog, Woody, wasn’t his usual self and could not work out what was the matter after bringing him home, reports The Sun. The mum-of-three from Gleadless in Yorkshire,…
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2 August
Manufacturer launches new dropship service
An East Midlands-based manufacturer and importer is expanding its operation with the launch of a dropship service. Charles Bentley & Son hopes to enable retailers to easily expand their online home, garden and leisure product ranges without major upfront investment. The company has chosen garden trade event Glee at NEC Birmingham to unveil…
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2 August
Dog owner finds maggots in tinned food
A dog avoided an unpleasant dinner when its owner discovered live maggots crawling in her pet’s tin of dog food. Joan Boyer, from Mid Sussex, opened her usual Tesco Everyday Value brand of dog food to feed her English springer spaniel Lexie. “I opened the tin of dog food and it was…
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