Industry News
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Nov- 2015 -3 November
Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association reveals mobile website
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has updated its website to ensure an optimal experience for the users of mobile devices. Around 30 percent of the PFMA’s visitors currently access pfma.org.uk from a phone or tablet. In addition to a ‘Pet Care’ section providing detailed information on all pet types (dogs and cats to…
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2 November
PetQuip announces a successful ‘Meet the Buyers’ event
Suppliers of pet products and garden products have had a successful ‘Meet the Buyers’ event. British producers met a range of overseas buyers at a get-together organised by the Gardenex and PetQuip associations. The latest event took place on October 21. As a result, a pet product buyer from Iceland…
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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,…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.’…
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