Industry News
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Mar- 2013 -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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26 March
Dog man completes half marathons for charity
Wagging Tails’ Jim Suswain dressed as his company’s mascot as he undertook two half marathons in as many weeks to raise money for the Hounds for Heroes charity. Dressed as ‘Bernie’, Suswain braved the elements during the races, which took place on 3 March and 17 March respectively, to raise…
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25 March
ChapelWood calls for annual photography competition entries
Wild bird care and accessories brand ChapelWood is calling on budding wildlife photographers to enter its annual photography competition. David Maitlands-in-the-making are being invited by ChapelWood to send in a photograph of wildlife using ChapelWood products for a chance to win up to £200 worth of the brand’s wild bird…
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22 March
PATS Sandown attracts record number of visitors
A record number of visitors were in attendance at this year’s PATS Sandown to make it the biggest and busiest in the event’s five-year history. In total, 1,847 retailers visited the show – an increase of 8 per cent on the number who attended PATS Sandown in 2012 and 34…
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22 March
Veterinary marketing award for Lintbells executive
Lintbells marketing executive Anna Prest has been named Young Marketeer of 2012 at the Veterinary Marketing Association Awards. Prest, who has been with the company for less than one year, was nominated for the prize for her part in numerous marketing activities. The Young Marketeer award is open to marketing…
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22 March
Wagging Tails lands Franchise Marketing Award
Wagging Tails won the Best Franchisee Marketing Support prize at the recent 2013 Franchise Marketing Awards. This latest accolade continues a successful start to 2013 for Wagging Tails, during which time it has received a re-tweet from Theo Paphitis as part of his #SBS initiative and seen its website win…
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21 March
GA launches new website
Super premium private label dry pet food manufacturer GA Pet Food Partners has re-launched its website. The new site, which features a video highlighting the business and the scale of its operation, will act as the gateway for GA’s private label customers to place and track orders online. “GA’s progress…
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