Industry News
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Mar- 2016 -16 March
All Pond Solutions starts stocking fish livestock
Online aquatics retailer, All Pond Solutions, has expanded its range to include fish livestock sourced from quality breeders worldwide. The company now stocks tropical fish, cold water fish, cichlids and koi, as well as aquatic plants, which can all be mailed safely, quickly and easily to anywhere in mainland UK. All…
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16 March
Meet the Buyers event benefits UK pet companies
Thirty-six British pet and garden product suppliers presented their latest ranges to visiting buyers from Dubai, Finland, France, Italy, Spain and the US, during PetQuip and Gardenex associations’ Meet the Buyers event this March. Over seventy one-to-one meetings were held during the day’s programme. The Finnish pet product buyer said…
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16 March
Benyfit Natural celebrates Crufts success
14 year old schoolgirl, Belle Howlett and her Border Collie, Ami have been named the winners of Young Kennel Club Jumping Dog of the Year Competition at this year’s Crufts. Belle, who is trained by her mum, Kate Howlett of K9 K8 Dog Agility Training also received the YKC Sporting Talent…
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15 March
Serious concerns for welfare of pet rabbits
One in five vets have raised serious concerns about the health and welfare of pet rabbits in the UK, according to findings from the British Veterinary Association (BVA). As Easter looms the fear is that parents may make impulse purchases due to misconceptions about how ‘easy’ rabbits are to care…
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15 March
PetQuip secures government grants for Interzoo exhibitors
The PetQuip association has secured government cash grants for eligible UK exhibitors at international pet trade show, Interzoo. The event takes place in Nuremberg in May 2016. PetQuip is organising the British group at Interzoo in its role as a UK Trade & Investment Trade Challenge Partner. More than 37,000 visitors travel to…
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15 March
Shop closures at lowest level in five years
The rate of store closures in the UK fell from 16 closures per day in 2014 to 14 closures per day in 2015, claims a new report. According to PwC analysis compiled by the Local Data Company (LDC), 5,138 outlets closed in 2015 compared to 4,640 openings, equating to a…
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15 March
The Pet Show returns to Stoneleigh Park
In summer 2016, consumer event, The Pet Show, will return to Warwickshire’s Stoneleigh Park for the fourth time. Taking place over the weekend of 23 and 24 July, the show expects to welcome some 20,000 people. The event organisers have teamed up with The Midlands Food & Drink Festival and will also offer live…
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15 March
Are you marking Pet Theft Awareness Week?
Dog theft is increasing 14 percent year on year, announced Pet Theft Awareness week. The annual event takes place from March 14-21 with the aim of promoting the use of technology in helping to prevent pet theft and to find stolen pets. Pet Theft Awareness is a member of SAMPA, the Stolen…
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14 March
Sales of rabbits on hold at pet retailer
Pet retailer, Pets Corner, has put the sale of rabbits on hold in order to deter impulse purchases over Easter. The ‘Bunnies aren’t for Easter’ campaign hopes to urge those who are looking to invest in a pet rabbit to think very carefully before making such a serious commitment. Lucy Ross, head of training…
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14 March
James & Steel Ltd becomes UK distributor of CarPET
James & Steel Ltd is now the sole UK distributor of the pet hair removal product, CarPET. The company said: “Another innovative product which we’re super excited to be sole distributors for. The CarPET’s unique design allows it to pick up fur from carpets without producing any static, making it easier,…
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