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Wild birds left to starve by 76 per cent of Brits

Despite 61 per cent of Britons owning a bird bath, table or nesting box – to attract wild birds to their gardens – recent figures have revealed that 76 per cent rarely, or do not, feed the birds over the winter months. The survey was conducted by Pets at Home,…

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Aesculap announces its scholarship shortlist

Grooming equipment manufacturer Aesculap has announced the eight candidates for its scholarship scheme. The shortlisted candidates are Anita Dolby, Sharon Evans, Joanna Hart, Tiffany Jennings, Karen Lofthouse, Leandro Peres, Amanda Stiles and Verity Watts. The scheme has been well received within the industry and Aesculap sales manager for Clippers Erich…

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Royal Canin sponsors section at The Pet Show 2013

Pet food manufacturer Royal Canin has announced that it is sponsoring a section at the Pet Show 2013. Looking to attract 20,000 visitors from 20 and 21 July, the indoor and outdoor pet lovers’ show will be held at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire. Royal Canin has decided to sponsor the…

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BRC and retailers ask MPs to step-in to help ailing high streets

In the wake of the news that town centre shop vacancy rates have reached an all-time high of 11.3 per cent, retailers have joined with the British Retail Consortium (BRC) to get MPs behind their plans. The BRC is now asking MPs to prioritise reinvigorating their local high streets, which,…

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Ashleigh and Pudsey back Christmas pet care campaign

Britain’s Got Talent winners Ashleigh and Pudsey have put their backing to a new Christmas campaign designed to keep pets out of the vets over this festive season. Vets4Pets has initiated the Christmas appeal because each year its practices are inundated with animals suffering sometimes life-threatening injuries from festive faux…

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ONS releases flat November retail sales figures

Following statistics from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has also released damning figures in the lead up to the festive season. It was presumed that November would show an increase in sales after October’s shock 0.8 per cent fall. But figures released by…

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PATS Sandown now officially biggest ever

Organisers have announced that with three months to go before PATS Sandown opens its doors, all exhibitor stand space has been sold. Having attracted a record number of 141 exhibitors, more space has been allocated at Sandown Park – making it the biggest show ever, as was expected earlier in…

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BBC programme calling pet trade workers for new show

An exciting opportunity has arisen for workers in the pet trade to compete in a BBC programme about the celebration of the best in British business. Each episode will feature three small or independent businesses in the same town – supplying the same demographic of consumers – aiming to showcase…

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December brings festive season lull on high streets

The festive season has unfortunately brought with it a lull in high street shopping, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). Responding to the CBI’s latest monthly Distributive Trades Survey during the first two weeks of December, 36 per cent of retailers reported an increase in volume of sales…

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Ancol’s Christmas giveaway helps thousands of dogs and cats

A pet accessories company has gone the extra mile this Christmas in donating beds, toys, collars and leads – in the hope of benefiting thousands of dogs and cats across the country. Ancol pet accessories company has donated the products to Dogs Trust rehoming centres and Cat Protection shelters across…

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