Industry News
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Feb- 2015 -12 February
Army Launches Reserve Recruitment Campaign to Highlight Part-Time Veterinary Roles
New research, commissioned as part of the British Army’s new Army Reserve recruitment campaign, has revealed that almost seven in 10 people are not aware of the part-time veterinary roles available with the Army Reserve. The survey, carried out by OnePoll, also revealed that seven in 10 people in the…
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11 February
The Innocent Hound & Cat now available at Pets Corner
Pets Corner have extended their bid to support British businesses by stocking luxury, British treats by The Innocent Hound. All 92 stores offer customers the Yorkshire-made sausages for dogs, together with the recently launched premium cat treats by The Innocent Cat. Chloe Heaton, Managing Director of The Innocent Pet Care…
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11 February
PIF Announces Awards Date
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced that the 2015 Pet Industry Federation Forum & Awards will take place from Tuesday 17 – Wednesday 18 November at the Crowne Plaza City Centre Hotel, Liverpool. The event brings together the whole UK pet industry and provides invaluable networking and learning opportunities.…
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10 February
Vet‘s Kitchen Brings Novel Approach to Grain-Free
As it celebrates its fourth year, Wiltshire-based Vet’s Kitchen, creator of advanced nutrition pet foods with its own small animal Veterinary practice (Vet’s Klinic), is launching three new super premium product ranges. The first new product is ‘Adult Sensitive Grain-Free’ dry dog food containing a single source ‘novel’ protein and…
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5 February
Ceva Animal Health Goes To Crufts
The manufacturer of Adaptil for dogs, Ceva Animal Health, will be hosting its very own stand at Crufts this year. Having previously sponsored the dog show, the company has decided to use this year’s opportunity to demonstrate its expertise in pet behaviour and animal health with a series of demonstrations on…
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5 February
First sponsor announced as The Pet Show 2015 confirms its return to Stoneleigh Park
The Pet Show 2015 has revealed its first sponsor as organisers confirm the event will once again take place at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire on August 1 and 2, 2015. Following a successful debut at last year’s show, home hygiene specialists Zoflora will return to sponsor the Kennels Arena of…
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3 February
National Pet Month Announce New Chairman and 2015 Campaign
National Pet Month (April 1 to May 4 2015) has announced the appointment of a new Chairman as it launches its 2015 campaign. Michael Bellingham, former Vice Chairman of the charity, takes over the chairmanship role this month following the retirement of outgoing Chairman Phil Sketchley. Michael is currently Chief Executive…
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2 February
New Chief Executive for Fern Animal Sanctuary
Somerset-based Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Somerset has announced the appointment of Elaine Hayes as its new Chief Executive. Elaine began her career in the water industry. After a spell in business running a consultancy, she moved into the third sector as Chief Executive of a Wildlife Trust. Since then she has…
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Jan- 2015 -30 January
39 Percent Rise in Volume of Goods Sold
The volume of goods sold throughout the retail sector grew by 39% in January compared with the same period in 2014, according to the latest data from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). The CBI’s Distributive Trades Survey, which polled 127 UK retailers, found that volumes grew faster than expected,…
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28 January
Pets at Homes VIP Club Customer Scheme Raises £2 MILLION for Animal Charities
More than 560 animal charities across the UK are celebrating after receiving more than £2 million over the past 18 months thanks to generous Pets at Home’s customers. The donations, shared between both national and local independent animal charities on a monthly basis, have been raised by the Pet retailer’s…
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