Retailers

Jun- 2018 -

12 June

Spate in pet shop robberies continues as Frimley store is broken into

A pet shop in Frimley has been broken into with charity boxes stolen, the incident follows a spate of pet shop related thefts and break-ins across the country. The Two by Two pet shop had a window smashed during the incident with four charity boxes stolen in total. The value…

11 June

Retail footfall returns to high street

High street footfall increased to 0.5 percent in May according to the latest BRC-Springboard Footfall and Vacancies Monitor. According to the report May’s better weather resulted in a marginal improvement in footfall across the nation’s high street and out-of-town shopping areas, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the long term…

8 June

Retailer issues warning after weather creates ‘perfect breeding ground for fleas’

A pet retailer has issued a warning to pet owners after recent warm weather has created what it has called the “perfect breeding ground for fleas”. Pets at Home said that the fleas can lie dormant during cold weather and come to life when it warms up. If left untreated,…

7 June

Surrey pet food store robbed of £4,000 worth of equipment and cash

Petfood Kingdom in Windlesham has been broken into and robbed of £4,000 worth of equipment and cash. The stolen items included charity money, iPads and money from the tills, while another nearby pet shop called Pet’s Corner was also broken into with nothing stolen. John Heather, owner of Petfood Kingdom…

6 June

Woman accused of ‘cat theft’ after rehoming cat

A Kent woman has received a police notice after rehoming a “very weak” stray cat she found in her greenhouse. Shirley Key, 79, took the cat to Pets at Home for advice and full vet check ups costing around £200, which she paid for herself, after employees at the store…

6 June

Chudley’s launches new specialist food for working dogs

Pet food manufacturer Chudley’s has announced a new recipe specialised for working and sporting dogs. The manufacturer says the new recipe is “highly nutritional, containing substantial levels of quality protein alongside a patented blend of antioxidants to support and maintain your dog’s health and well being”. Dr John Lowe, nutritionist…

6 June

Pets at Home announce £2.5m warehouse update

Pets at Home has signed a £2.5m deal with Conveyor Networks to implement a warehouse automation project at its distribution centre in Northampton. The update comes as the company has seen “trifold growth” in ecommerce parcels and hopes that the new technology will “drive efficiencies, achieve greater productivity and deliver…

5 June

Retail sales bounce back, jump four percent in May

Retail sales in May increased by 4.1 percent year-on-year, the highest growth reported since January 2014. According to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and KPMG’s latest Retail Sales Monitor, the better weather and the bank holiday effect led shoppers to buy more garden furniture and summer fashion ranges, recovering some…

4 June

Footfall drops 8.6 percent as sunshine fails to attract shoppers

The UK high street saw an overall 8.6 percent year-on-year drop in footfall despite the warm May bank holidays, figures show. According to Ipsos’ UK Retail Traffic Weathermap, London and the south east saw the sharpest decline with 13.3 percent fewer shoppers on the high street compared with the same…

1 June

Just for Pets unveils rebrand as it looks to reengage with pet owners

Specialist pet retailer Just for Pets is putting knowledge and an energised customer experience top of its agenda as it prepares to unveil its refreshed market approach and new visual identity. Signalling the start of a two year, initial £1m, investment strategy − Just for Pets has overhauled its market…