Industry News
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Dec- 2012 -7 December
Starbucks pays up but business rates will still rise
Starbucksโ acceptance to pay increased corporation tax has done little to soften the news that business rates will not be frozen next year, as announced by the chancellor. George Osborneโs Autumn Statement dealt another blow to retailers and small businesses as he overlooked pleas to freeze business rates, despite much…
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6 December
MORE TH>N named Best Pet Insurance Provider
Pet insurance broker MORE TH>N has been named โBest Pet Insurance Providerโ at the Personal Finance Awards. Hosted by The Money Pages, the winners were announced at a ceremony held in central London, and MORE TH>N took the accolade for the third year in a row as the awards reached…
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5 December
American Express research points to more prospering businesses in 2013
Small businesses are in store for a better 2013, according to research conducted by American Express. The companyโs UK Small Business Barometer found that across Great Britain 51 per cent of small business owners interviewed thought their business would grow in the coming 12 months, 37 per cent expected to…
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5 December
Ceva announces Animal Welfare Awards nominations open
Ceva has announced the nominations open for its annual Animal Welfare Awards, which recognise individuals in the veterinary industry who go the extra mile to prevent and reduce welfare problems for animals. The organisation is seeking as many nominations as possible ahead of 15 February for candidates who go above…
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4 December
Santa Paws brings Christmas to canines
A Bradford pet food store sent canines into Christmas heaven as Santa Paws โ the Saint Nick of the dog world – rolled into town. Healthy Option Pet Food held a promotion for all pets that visited the store โ they received a free gift and an A4 photo of…
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4 December
Tracking technology makes more contented dogs
A study into dogsโ behaviour when off the lead has led to the conclusion that dogs are more content with their surroundings and other dogs when they are off the lead and owners arenโt agitated. The research was conducted in collaboration with Retrieva Tracking and found that dogsโ behaviour changed…
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3 December
โPet Pad of the Yearโ competition launched by Dawn OโPorter and Marc Abraham
The expression โin the doghouseโ usually brings up the image of a spouse desperately trying to repeal some wrong doings with some petrol station bought treats โ but this new MORE TH>N competition is set to change that clichรฉ altogether. Launching the competition, Dawn OโPorter and Marc Abraham are searching…
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Nov- 2012 -30 November
Princess Anne opens โfirst of its kindโ animal cancer treatment facility
A state-of-the-art cancer treatment and research facility for animals โ believed to be the first of its kind in Europe โ was opened yesterday by Her Royal Highness Princess Anne. The facility at the Animal Health Trust (AHT) has been purpose-built to treat horses, dogs and cats with cancer and…
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30 November
OATA relaunch website to create consumer-friendly area
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) announced the launch of a completely redesigned website to take shape during November. The website has been designed to allow the public to search for their nearest OATA retailer; it is simpler to use, while remaining a comprehensive source of information for both the…
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30 November
Retail sales growth continues
High street retailers have reported improved year-on-year sales for the third consecutive month, according to data gathered by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). The CBIโs latest quarterly Distributive Trades Survey covers the first two weeks in November and revealed that year-on-year sales volumes grew for the third successive month,…
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