Industry News

Nov- 2015 -

2 November

Tributes are paid to Diana Truman

Tributes are paid today for Diana Truman, who was executive secretary of the Pet Product Retail Association as well as a key member within other sections of The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA). Alan Hawkins, bira CEO commented: “Her work running the Home Decoration Retailers Association made her BIRA’s longest serving employee,…

2 November

UK vets brace for Bonfire Night

UK vets are warned to brace themselves for an influx in injured pets this Bonfire Night, as PDSA reveals it has treated 800 animals for fireworks phobias and injuries in the past year. The vet charity has warned this is just the “tip of the iceberg”as millions of pets are…

Oct- 2015 -

30 October

Shares in Pets at Home fall

Shares in superstore Pets at Home have the steepest fall since it floated in London last year. Shares fell by nine percent, according to the BBC, as the Pets at Home Group Plc announced its trading update for the 28 week period from 27 March to 8 October 2015. Nick Wood,…

30 October

Pooch & Mutt selected to work with The Times and Not On The High Street’s founder

Founder of Not On The High Street, Sophie Cornish, has selected Pooch & Mutt as one of five businesses to focus on and help grow as a Ready Business finalist, in conjunction with The Times. Guy Blaskey, founder of Pooch & Mutt pitched to four judges which included: notonthehighstreet.com founder…

30 October

ACANA have become the sponsor of top UK Flyball team

ACANA, has committed to sponsoring top UK Flyball team, Aces High. Twenty-eight of the Aces High Flyball team dogs are being transitioned from their previous diets onto specifically chosen ACANA products, whether it is from the classics, regionals or singles range. Jeannette Shelley and Sarah Lesting, from Aces…

29 October

Beco Pets makes TV debut on ‘The Apprentice’

The two co-founders of Beco Pets made their first prime-time television debut this week on TV show ‘The Apprentice’. The popular show featured The London Pet Show, as the two teams battled each other to avoid being fired. Toby Massey, whose terrier dog Rupert was also invited to appear…

28 October

PATS Telford produces video of record-breaking show

Footage from the first PATS Telford show in September can now be viewed online. The record-breaking exhibition was captured in the special film commissioned by organisers, Impact Exhibitions. Gordon Thomas said: “This short video sums up what people thought of our first show at the Telford International Centre. We’ve had some…

28 October

Radio Systems Corporation adds to its team with new management appointment

Radio Systems Corporation, owner of the PetSafe® Brand and SportDOG® Brand, has appointed Therese Bosson to the position of customer operations manager for Europe. Therese previously worked for Orica Chemnet in New Zealand, in which she lead the team to a national award for ‘Best Contact Centre in New Zealand.’…

28 October

The Apprentice takes centre stage at the London Pet Show

BBC television programme, The Apprentice, challenges contestants tonight to win over the pet industry. Lord Sugar instructs the candidates to choose products for pet lovers and then sell them at the London Pet Show. From hi-vis jackets for chickens to luxury poop bags, the team’s approach the task with…

27 October

UK Economy continues to grow

The UK economy grew by 0.5 percent between July and September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Although continuing to grow, the rate was slower than the previous quarter. The growth rate was also lower than predicted. In the second quarter of the year, the economy has…