Retailers

Sep- 2017 -

4 September

Squire’s shuts aquatics centre

Squire’s Garden Centre in Cobham is making some changes. The small Aquatics Department will close the first week in September. Fish will continue to be sold at Squire’s centres in Twickenham and West Horsley, along with everything else you need for your pond or aquarium. Squire’s in Cobham will be…

Aug- 2017 -

31 August

Fetch & Follow supports Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

London dog lifestyle company Fetch + Follow has partnered with global apothecary Malin + Goetz, for a fundraising project to support Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. £1.66 from the sale of every bottle of Malin + Goetz’s popular Dog Shampoo will be donated to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. The…

11 August

77% of British adults buy goods or services online

An annual survey of internet shopping habits has shown that 77 percent of British adults shop online. The Office for National Statistic’s Opinions and Lifestyle Survey found that 93 percent of adults who used the internet to shop within the last 12 months had chosen online sellers in the UK. 31…

8 August

Pets at Home reports five percent growth

Pets at Home has reported a strong start to the year, with first quarter revenues up by 5 percent to £256.5m. The company announced that it is on track with plans open around 10 superstores, 40-50 vet practices and 40-50 grooming salons this year. Ben Flint, a market analyst at www.cityindex.co.uk, said: “Investors may…

Jul- 2017 -

13 July

Pet food supplier, Kennelpak, is acquired by Enact

Kennelpak, a leading supplier of pet food and products with its own retail chain under the Kennelgate brand, has been sold to SME investor Enact, managed by private equity firm Endless LLP. Clearwater International advised the shareholders of Kennelpak on the sale. Established in 1974, Kennelpak retails a selection of pet…

12 July

Debit cards overtake cash as a payment method

For the first time ever, cards have overtaken cash as the most common payment method, reports the The British Retail Consortium (BRC). Its annual Payments Survey revealed that cards now account for more than 50 percent of all retail transactions by volume. The BRC credits retailers’ investment in payment technology as one…

7 July

Over half of British SMEs voted to remain in the EU

Over half of British SMEs voted to remain in the EU, according to a recent survey. Liberis found that 62 percent of British SMEs voted to remain in the EU and 41 percent of over 500 SMEs surveyed said the triggering of Article 50 has had a negative impact on their…

5 July

PetSafe® Brand campaigns to keeps pets hydrated this summer

With a heatwave predicted this July and August, PetSafe® Brand has launched a summer campaign to keep pet hydration at the front of pet owners’ minds. Building on previous years’ hydration initiatives, the brand will be underlining to consumers the importance of keeping animals watered in the summer months. Social media Across…

4 July

New publication for small animal retailers

The very first issue of Small Pet Retailer magazine is set to hit pet stores throughout the UK this summer. The publication is dedicated to small animal retailing and takes a look at some of the simple steps retailers can take to help grow sales in the category. There are…

4 July

Pet ownership adds €35.5 to Europe’s economy, finds the FEDIAF

The popularity of cats, dogs, ornamental birds and small mammals remains very high in Europe, reported the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA). The announcement follows the presentation of new facts and figures by the European Pet Food Industry Federation. Around 80 million households in Europe owned at least one pet…