Industry News
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Jul- 2016 -25 July
Garden centre holds workshops for adults
Squire’s Garden Centres are holding gardening workshop for adults on the 3rd Friday of the month. The workshops give customers the chance to get creative in a fun and relaxed environment, and they aim to be suitable for everyone, from gardening novices to the more experienced gardener. Each monthly workshop has a…
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25 July
Most expensive pet revealed
A parrot has been found to be the most expensive pet to own in the UK, new research has found. A study conducted by PromotionalCodes.org.uk looked into the real costs of owning ten of the most popular pet breeds in the UK, including a dog, cat and rabbit. It was revealed that…
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25 July
Fire breaks out at Pets at Home depot
On July 22, the fire service was called to Pets at Homes’ Trentham depot. A container of animal bedding had been set alight, activating the depot’s sprinkler system. The Stoke Sentinel reported that three fire crews arrived at the scene, with an aerial ladder. A Pets at Home spokesperson said: “On Friday morning…
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25 July
The launch of ACANA Heritage Light & Fit
Newly launched dog food ACANA Heritage Light & Fit is designed to promote peak physical conditioning in all breeds and ages. It replaces the old ACANA Classics Light & Fit and has more meat and more fresh meat. It’s carbohydrate-limited and grain-free. ACANA Light & Fit features 35 percent protein, with limited…
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25 July
Carnilove celebrates outstanding score from dog food review site
Carnilove has been awarded 4.9 out of 5 by well respected dog food review site. AllAboutDogFood.co.uk provided high points for the following attributes: Carnilove’s 70 percent meats of wild-origin Carnilove’s grain-free and potato-free recipe Carnilove contains no common allergy containing ingredients The ingredients list is clear and leaves no room…
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22 July
Bucktons creates revenue for retailers with mixed pallet display
Bird expert, Bucktons, is helping to generate extra revenue for its retail customers with a mixed pallet deal on 3kg tubs of Wild Bird Suet Pellets. Each pallet will arrive merchandised with 120 tubs of wild bird suet pellets featuring the new-look Bucktons wild bird food branding. Simply place in a key position…
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22 July
Garden Centre embraces Pokémon Go craze
A Scottish garden centre has joined in the Pokémon Go craze by encouraging customers to capture creatures in store. Cardwell Garden Centre spotted lots of customers searching out the store for Pokémon and has joined in by offering prizes for those with pictures of their capture. Cardwell retail manager, Paul Carmichael didn’t…
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22 July
Barking Heads and Meowing Heads launch new wet tins
Natural pet food brands Barking Heads and Meowing Heads have launched an array of new tinned wet food for dogs and cats. Moving away from their original foiled trays, the ultra premium products will now be presented in handy 100g, 200g and 400g ctins with easy-open ring-pull tops. Each recipe has been…
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22 July
More children scared of dogs than lions
Animal chairty, Dogs Trust has conducted a new survey that showed over a third (37 percent) of UK parents think that their children are fearful of dogs. With 33 percent of 2-14 year olds coming into contact with a dog every single day, this could be problematic for families when…
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22 July
Exotic pets rescued over five years up by 74 percent
A Scottish animal charity is seeking new homes for exotic pets after a 74 percent increased in the number rescued over the last five years. The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) took in 265 reptiles last year alone, including snakes, terrapins and lizards. Chief superintendent Mike…
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