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Aug- 2012 -7 August
UK retail sales ‘subdued’ in July
Despite better weather and the feel-good factor surrounding the start of the Olympic Games, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has reported that UK retail sales were subdued in July. Food and drink sales were beneficiaries of the good weather, in a month that saw sales rise just 0.1 per cent…
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7 August
UK retail sales ‘subdued’ in July
Despite better weather and the feel-good factor surrounding the start of the Olympic Games, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has reported that UK retail sales were subdued in July. Food and drink sales were beneficiaries of the good weather, in a month that saw sales rise just 0.1 per cent…
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7 August
Provocative title chosen for International pet conference
The fourth International Pet Conference, to be held in Prague from 13-14 November, has been titled ‘Pimp my business’. Leading manufacturers and retailers from the pet product industry are expected to come together to present their numerous practice models to their peers and discuss whether distinctive business concepts from other…
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7 August
Provocative title chosen for International pet conference
The fourth International Pet Conference, to be held in Prague from 13-14 November, has been titled ‘Pimp my business’. Leading manufacturers and retailers from the pet product industry are expected to come together to present their numerous practice models to their peers and discuss whether distinctive business concepts from other…
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6 August
Petition for better protection for rabbits
Hon Caroline Spelman is petitioning to have the law changed so that better protection is provided for rabbits. According to the RSPCA rabbits are the most neglected and, according to the Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund (RWF), the most abandoned animal in Britain. 35,000 rabbits were abandoned in 2011, a…
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6 August
Petition for better protection for rabbits
Hon Caroline Spelman is petitioning to have the law changed so that better protection is provided for rabbits. According to the RSPCA rabbits are the most neglected and, according to the Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund (RWF), the most abandoned animal in Britain. 35,000 rabbits were abandoned in 2011, a…
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3 August
Pet sector HR manager nominated for award
Pet industry worker Terri Roberts has been shortlisted for a prize at the Specsavers everywoman in Retail Awards. Terri, HR manager at north Wales-based pet, agricultural and equine retail Farm and Pet Place, has been chosen as a finalist in the ‘Leader of the Year in a business with a…
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3 August
Pet sector HR manager nominated for award
Pet industry worker Terri Roberts has been shortlisted for a prize at the Specsavers everywoman in Retail Awards. Terri, HR manager at north Wales-based pet, agricultural and equine retail Farm and Pet Place, has been chosen as a finalist in the ‘Leader of the Year in a business with a…
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2 August
BVA welcomes report addressing dog welfare challenges
The Advisory Council on the Welfare Issues of Dog Breeding has recently published a report that sets out eight priority welfare problems. British Veterinary Association (BVA) president Carl Padgett said: “We welcome the Dog Advisory Council’s report, which highlights key welfare issues of dog breeding and makes sound, practical recommendations…
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2 August
BVA welcomes report addressing dog welfare challenges
The Advisory Council on the Welfare Issues of Dog Breeding has recently published a report that sets out eight priority welfare problems. British Veterinary Association (BVA) president Carl Padgett said: “We welcome the Dog Advisory Council’s report, which highlights key welfare issues of dog breeding and makes sound, practical recommendations…
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