Industry News

May- 2024 -

31 May

Kennelpak partners with 3TBrands to launch Tall Tails and Original Territory brands in the UK

• Introduces award-winning Tall Tails and Original Territory brands to UK market • Prioritises pet safety, as well as durability, thanks to 3TBrands’ 90-year heritage in manufacturing baby products, exceeding industry standards to create distinctive and compelling proposition • Enhances Kennelpak’s carefully curated portfolio, adding extensive toy and accessory product…

30 May

Hownd plant-powered wellness treats to launch at Pets at Home

Hownd has revealed that its plant-powered wellness treats are set to launch in store at Pets at Home. The range of treats are nutrition- packed and hypoallergenic to suit sensitive tummies. Three flavours, in fully recyclable packaging, will be available from August 5 in Pets at Home. These flavours are;…

30 May

DotDotPet launches new Multifit Gummies

DotDotPet has launched a new Multifit Gummies treat range for cats and dogs. Multifit Gummies are functional treats that naturally boost your pet’s immune system and fight inflammation. They contain NutraPlasm, a whole-body health formulation with scientifically proven benefits for joints, muscle, skin and coat, gut and brain health as…

29 May

Pets at Home PBT drops 3.2%

Pets at Home has revealed that its underlying profit-before-tax dropped 3.2% year-on-year to £132m for the year ended 28 March 2024. The company said it expected this drop as a result of short-term availability issues as it transitioned to its new distribution centre and weaker performance of discretionary accessories. This…

29 May

Bellylabs appoints new CEO

Bellylabs, a global pregnancy test company for dogs, has announced the appointment of Annika Lundström as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective 10 June 2024. With over a decade of experience in the pet industry, Lundström brings a wealth of expertise to her new role. Having served as the…

28 May

Shop price inflation returns to ‘normal levels’, BRC says

Shop price annual inflation eased from 0.8% in April to 0.6% in May, according to the British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) latest shop price index. This has been confirmed to be below the three-month average rate of 0.9%, with the annual shop price growth being at its lowest since November 2021.…

28 May

Pet Abduction Bill becomes law

Legislation to make pet abduction a criminal offence has received Royal Assent. Under the Pet Abduction Act 2024 – which was a Private Members’ Bill sponsored by Anna Firth MP and Lord Black of Brentwood and supported by the government – anyone found guilty of stealing a pet in England…

24 May

Retail sales slump 2.3% in April amid wet weather

Retail sales fell by 2.3% in volume over April, following a fall of 0.2% in March, as the retail sector was hampered by ongoing wet weather over the period. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), sales volumes were down across most sectors, with non-food stores particularly “doing badly”…

24 May

Tug-E-Nuff introduces new colours for chaser toy

Family run business Tug-E-Nuff has introduced a selection of new colours to add to its range of chaser toys for dogs. The brand’s Big Twizzler – a bungee tug toy, hand-braided by Tug-E-Nuff – is now available in blue, green and purple colourways, as well as the original bluestone, magenta…

23 May

Tineco launches pet vacuums with Pets at Home

Tineco, a provider of floor care and smart home appliances, has launched a collection of specially designed smart vacuums and floor washers with Pets at Home. The new partnership has created six new products, all available exclusively online, including a carpet washer, two vacuums, and three wet and dry vacuums.…