Industry News
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Jun- 2013 -7 June
Nature’s Feast pledges to support UK farmers
Nature’s Feast, one of the UK’s leading and most established brands in the wild bird care market, has launched a new initiative that will help secure the future survival of the nation’s farmland. Officially launched at this year’s Gardeners’ World Live, the brand has pledged to support farmers operating in…
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6 June
Online pet shop captures attention of Dragon’s Den star
Online pet shop Monster Pet Supplies, has been named the winner in Theo Paphitis’ Small Business Sunday competition. Monster Pet Supplies have entered the competition each week now for over a year and have used a variety of tweets to try to shine an SBS spotlight on their business but it…
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5 June
Lynne Hopwood joins Lovejoys as key account manager
The Lovejoys range of premium dog food continues its rapid expansion with the appointment of a new dedicated key account manager. Lynne Hopwood joins the fast-growing brand to provide support for regional wholesalers and stockists including samples, merchandising and training. The announcement follows the news last month of Lovejoys reaching…
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4 June
Merial has launched its second major campaign of the year, ‘Pets Will Be Pets’
Running throughout the summer, the campaign aims to drive awareness to consumers nationwide of its product FRONTLINE Spot On, prompting monthly treatment so pet owners feel confident in letting their ‘pets be pets’ without the worry of fleas and ticks. To maximise awareness for the new and integrated campaign, the…
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3 June
Pet chain helps raise cash for the kitties
Pets at Home is holding a nationwide fundraising weekend to raise money for the charity Cats Protection The feline welfare charity will be encouraging people to visit their local Pets at Home store from 7 to 9 June to find out more about cats and generate some much needed funds.…
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3 June
The Skills Show calls for volunteers from the retail industry
The Skills Show is calling for businesses within the retail sector to encourage their employees to volunteer at its event this year, which will be held in Birmingham at the NEC from the 14 to 16 November. Volunteers selected to join the show’s 750-strong team will have a unique opportunity…
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3 June
The Pet Show and Medivet to offer free ‘Dog MOT’
The Pet Show has teamed up with Medivet, the Veterinary Partnership, to offer visitors to the show unparalleled free access to qualified vets. The Medivet team will be bringing Simon Pudsey, head vet and partner at Medivet, Coventry, as well as other members of the team, who will offer visitors…
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May- 2013 -30 May
Physios say some owners are killing their pets with kindness
A recent poll of chartered veterinary physiotherapists, conducted by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), highlighted how owners may be unwittingly risking their pets’ health. Some 82 per cent of members of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy (ACPAT) told the CSP they feel the main cause of…
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29 May
New leads for the Dog Walker
With Yorkshire households owning more dogs per household than the UK average, the Dog Walker is expanding throughout the region to meet owner demand. Former logistics director Mark Whitaker has established a new franchise in Queensbury with this award-winning business. Mark made the decision to pursue a career around his…
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28 May
Dog care company wins national business award
Teresa Bowers has won the award for Woman Franchisee of the Year at the Fourth Annual EWIF (Encouraging Women into Franchising) Awards, sponsored by NatWest. Teresa, who runs the Oxford and Reading franchises of dog boarding company Wagging Tails, received her award at a ceremony attended by over 150 guests…
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