Industry News
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Apr- 2013 -5 April
Manchester Pet Show reveals campaign-fronting pets
Six pets from across the north west have been chosen by a panel of judges to become the faces of the inaugural Manchester Pet Show’s advertising campaign. Alfie the Yorkshire Terrier; Paddy the Cockerpoo; Ruby the British Bulldog; Bruce the Miniature Schnauzer; and cats, Ramos and Tiny, were chosen from…
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4 April
OATA urges non-members to share their thoughts
Companies involved at all levels of the aquatics industry that are not members of the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) are being asked to have their say on the organisation. OATA has created a short online survey for non-member aquatic businesses to fill in as part of a project assessing…
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4 April
Independents’ Day and Independent Retailer Month unite
This year’s ‘Independents’ Day’ campaign has kicked-off with the news that it will be supported by the Independent Retailer Month. To be held on 4 July, the third annual Independents’ Day is a nationwide event designed to get the public to visit independent retailers they may have previously overlooked. By…
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3 April
HiLife PAT Dog of the Year named
Pet as therapy (PAT) dog Scrabble has been named as the HiLife PAT Dog of the Year 2012/13. Scrabble, a Leonberger from North Yorkshire, has been recognised for his hard work over the past three years, during which time he has made an incredible 300 visits. Together with his owner…
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2 April
Survey shows Brits spend more time and money on dogs than any other pet
Research from Tesco Pet Insurance has revealed that Brits invest more time and money on dogs than any other pet. The survey revealed that on average dogs cost almost £600 a year and require more than 600 hours of care, compared to £336 and 340 hours for a cat. Additionally,…
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Mar- 2013 -28 March
Cold weather boosts wild bird food sales
Information released by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) has shown that the unseasonable weather has resulted in more birds than ever visiting gardens. The BTO has said that the current cold weather could not have come at a worse time for birds, with natural foods scarce and many insects…
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28 March
Pet first aid training course launches
Wallace Cameron Training Division has announced the launch of its new pet first aid training course. Going national on 12 April, the new course will enable dog owners, groomers, trainers, sitters and walkers to gain the knowledge needed to recognise and deal with pet emergencies. The course will cover a…
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28 March
Suffolk Dog Day announced for 2013
The sixth annual Suffolk Dog Day will return to Helmingham Hall on 28 July. More than 7,500 people are expected to visit the show, features of which include classes compered by former Blue Peter presenter Peter Purves; a performance from the Essex Dog Display Team; and a sheep dog display.…
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27 March
Retailers expect April pick-up after halt in sales growth
Retailers anticipate sales growth to pick up next month following flat sales in March, the CBI’s Distributive Trades Survey has reported. The survey revealed that flat retail sales volumes in the year to March ended a six-month run of slowing growth. Additionally, sales volumes were found to be well below…
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27 March
Search for retail’s ‘rising stars’ underway
Entries are now open for the National Skills Academy for Retail Rising Stars Awards 2013. Organised by Retail Week and sponsored by the National Skills Academy for Retail, the Rising Stars Awards recognises emerging talent in the retail sector. Retailers across the country are encouraged to nominate staff members who…
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