Industry News
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Oct- 2012 -18 October
Billy + Margot lands investment from ‘Dragon’
After impressing the investors on television’s Dragon’s Den, Billy + Margot founder Marie Sawle accepted Deborah Meaden’s £60,000 offer for 40 per cent of her business. Launched at Crufts this year, Billy + Margot offers a range of healthy and nutritious iced treats for dogs and was recently crowned ‘Dog…
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16 October
‘Bucket list’ for dogs revealed
Pet insurance providers More Th>n has unveiled the definitive list of the 50 things every dog should do in its lifetime. Stylised as ‘the bucket list for dogs’, More Th>n consulted vets, dog behaviour experts and pet owners to detail the list of must-do activities for the nation’s dogs. Things…
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15 October
OFT tells online retailers to change websites
According to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), more than one third of the top online retailers in the UK could be breaking consumer laws. It was suggested that 62 out of 156 popular websites may not be complying with consumer protection law. After finding unreasonable restrictions on refunds and…
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12 October
KONG launches new website
Pet product manufacturer KONG has launched a new website. The website launch follows on from the recent market introduction of KONG’s ‘Traxx’ – a tyre-shaped product which has an unpredictable bounce and can be filled with treats. To take a look at the new website, visit www.kongcompany.com
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11 October
PATS Harrogate ‘Groomer of the Show’ announced
Tracy Peach of All Breeds Dog Grooming in Malton, North Yorkshire has been announced as the winner of PATS Harrogate’s inaugural ‘Groomer of the Show’ competition. Visitors to PATS Harrogate’s Grooming Point were asked to vote on the groom that most impressed them out of the top 10 grooms entered…
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10 October
Vets4Pets partners with Ashleigh & Pudsey
National network of veterinary practices Vets4Pets has announced that Britain’s Got Talent winners Ashleigh and Pudsey will partner them to help raise awareness of the importance of preventative pet healthcare. Marketing director of Vets4Pets Mike Hopkins said: “Ashleigh and Pudsey are the ideal partners for Vets4Pets [as] they exemplify everything…
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9 October
PCTA seeks new chief executive
Following the departure of Janet Nunn, the Pet Care Trade Association (PCTA) is seeking a new chief executive. The new chief executive will be required to develop, drive and deliver a strategic vision for both the PCTA and the Pet Care Trust. He or she will also be expected to…
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8 October
Wet Nose Week highlights dogs health and wellbeing
New research from Pedigree suggests that while pet owners try and care for their dogs in the best way possible, their actions are not always in their pet’s best interests. The Pedigree ‘Paws for Thought’ report show that nearly 40 per cent of dog owners have fed their animals toxic…
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5 October
Renowned dog groomer opens training school in London
Award-winning dog groomer Colin Taylor has opened his own dog grooming training school in London. The Colin Taylor Academy operates from the premises of salon and pet boutique, Just Barking in Kensal Rise, London. Training at the Academy is designed for both beginners looking to achieve a nationally-recognised City &…
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3 October
UK economy ‘returns to growth’
According to a British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) survey, the UK economy returned to growth in the third quarter. Based on its quarterly survey of 7,593 UK firms, the BCC estimates the economy to have grown by 0.5 per cent between July and September. Despite the estimate showing economic growth…
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