Industry News
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Oct- 2015 -5 October
Business rate system to have major overhaul
George Osborne has announced a huge overhaul for the UK’s business rate system which should aid retailers and small business owners. It was announced that £26 billion which is raised in business rates each year will be diverted from central government to local government. According to the BBC, chancellor George…
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5 October
Poorly chicken has clucky escape in cashino after getting lost in London
RSPCA were called to the rescue after finding a chicken so thirsty she was forced to drink from toilet. A lost, poorly chicken made her way to a cashino in a busy area of London in search of a bit of luck. The bird was found at a 24-hour gaming shop…
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2 October
Good eggs and bad eggs this British Egg Week
As part of British Egg week, (5 – 11 October), hen welfare charity, the British Hen Welfare Trust has taken the opportunity to focus on some of the big name ‘good eggs’ and ‘bad eggs’ using eggs and egg products. As well as finding homes for hens, the charity educates…
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2 October
Entries received for Pet Industry Federation Awards 2015
The Pet Industry Federation have announced the finalists in this year’s PIF Awards. This year’s finalists are: Pet Retail Chain of the Year – sponsored by Natures Menu Pets Corner, Warminster Independent Retailer of the Year – sponsored by Intelligent Retail Betty & Butch, Manchester Ingleby Pet Supplies, Teeside Nurture…
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2 October
Forthglade receives £6m investment in their natural pet food brand
Forthglade, have confirmed a £6m investment from Piper, the leading specialist investor in consumer brands. Gerard Lovell, joint managing director of Forthglade said: “Although we were approached by other potential investors, Piper demonstrated the value it will bring to our brand and has already had a significant impact on the…
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1 October
OATA’s new pond and aquarium contractor scheme
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) is in the process of launching a new membership scheme. The project will be aimed at pond and aquarium contractors. OATA’s new scheme aims to help businesses set high standards by signing up to a Code of Conduct from a well-recognised organisation. Members will…
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1 October
Consumers’ right to 30 day refund becomes law
New protection for consumers has come into force under the Consumer Rights Act. Anyone who purchases faulty goods will be entitled to a full refund for up to 30 days after the purchase is made. Previously consumers were only entitled to refunds for a ‘reasonable time’. There is new protection for…
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Sep- 2015 -29 September
Winners announced for The PetQuip Awards 2015
The winners of The PetQuip Awards 2015 were announced during UK based trade show PATS Telford on Sunday 27th. PetQuip, director general, Amanda Sizer Barrett said: “We’re really pleased with the awards this year, partly because it completely sold out, we know now that next year there is going to be even…
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29 September
PATS Telford sets new record
Pet industry trade show, PATS, has attracted over 2,000 visitors for the first time in its seven year history. The two day event took place at the Telford International Centre between September 27-28. Visitor numbers reached 2,036, six percent higher than last autumn’s Harrogate-based show. PATS attracted domestic and international…
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24 September
More than 20 Dogs stolen from property in Lincolnshire
Police are investigating a report of a number of dogs being stolen from a property in Middle Rasen, Lincolnshire. It is believed that sometime between 10pm and 8am on Wednesday 23rd September, unknown offenders forced entry to the premises on Gainsborough Road and stole at least 20 dogs. All of…
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