Retailers

Jollyes opens five new stores in former Poundland sites

Jollyes will open the first of five new stores in former Poundland units this week as part of a wider plan to launch six outlets in six weeks ahead of Christmas. The first conversion will open in Thurrock on 28 November, followed by a store in Colne on 29 November.…

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Warburtons unveils pet bed as Brits to spend £382m on dogs this Xmas

Warburtons has launched a limited-edition Crum-PET Bed, priced from £20, designed to resemble the texture of a crumpet. Britain’s dog owners are expected to spend £382m on their pets this Christmas, according to new research by the company, which reports that dogs now rank just behind immediate family in festive…

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Pawer Water and Closer Pets unveil joint hydration bundle for dogs

Pawer Water and Closer Pets have launched a joint “Hydration On The Go” bundle designed for use during walks and outdoor activities. The package pairs a double-walled insulated bottle and large BPA-free silicone bowl from Closer Pets with a pouch of five Pawer Water supplement sachets containing electrolytes and collagen. …

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Rachel Spencer launches new pet business content planner

The Pet Business Content Planner and Companion, designed to help pet firms organise marketing and planning for 2026, has been launched by journalist Rachel Spencer. The new content planner combines a diary format with strategic prompts. It includes key awareness days, goal-setting sections, income and expense trackers, business highlight logs,…

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Doggy Doggy Yum Yum manufacturer launches £300k crowdfund

Doggy Doggy Yum Yum manufacturer Baboo Gelato has launched a £300,000 crowdfunding campaign to support its nationwide expansion plans.  The raise is being run through Crowdcube and will be open to investors for three weeks from 17 November. The business, known for its gelato and sorbets made with locally sourced…

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Burgess Pet Care named Yorkshire’s international business of the year

Burgess Pet Care has been named international business of the year at the Yorkshire Post Business Awards 2025, recognising the company’s expanding overseas reach and continued focus on animal nutrition and welfare. The family-run manufacturer, which specialises in small-animal care, has reported rising demand for its tailored nutrition ranges across…

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Vital Pet Group named wholesaler of the year at PIF awards

Vital Pet Group has been named wholesaler of the year at the Pet Industry Federation Awards, with judges recognising the company’s recent operational growth and efforts to expand its service and product range. The award reflects changes made across the business as it continues to develop its offer to UK…

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Brynmenyn dog care facility brought to market in Bridgend

Bridgend, a purpose-built dog care facility in Brynmenyn, has been brought to market, offering an opportunity for operators looking to expand or enter the pet care sector in South Wales. The site, located on Picton Yard, St Theodores Way, was designed for high-volume, welfare-focused dog services and is available for…

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Just for Pets launches fresh dog food brand Years across UK stores

Pet retailer Just for Pets has rolled out the fresh dog food brand Years across all its UK stores, expanding its range of premium nutrition products for dogs. The launch was marked with an event at the company’s Tamworth store in Ventura Shopping Park, featuring live cooking demonstrations, nutrition talks…

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Fettle launches three new natural pet supplements

Pet wellness brand Fettle has introduced three new natural supplements designed to support pets’ everyday health with gentle, wholefood-based ingredients. The new products include pure and gentle calming support, pure joint support and pure and natural nettle powder.   They have been formulated and blended entirely in-house. All three are made…

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