Retailers

Marriage’s launches new Nutri Pressed range

Marriage’s has expanded its small animal range with the launch of Nutri Pressed line which features 13 products, formulated specifically for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, rats and mice. The new range marks phase two of the brand’s new identity and follows the launch of its indoor and aviary…

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Butternut Box raises £280m in latest fundraising round

Butternut Box, the UK-based fresh dog food company known for its innovative approach to pet food, has raised £280m in its latest fundraising round from new investor General Atlantic, a global growth equity firm. Existing investor L Catterton, a global consumer-focused investment firm, also participated in the round, helping to…

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Retail industry is overtaxed, says BRC

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has claimed that the retail industry is overtaxed compared with other sectors of the economy after new research found retail pays 7.4% of all business taxes (£33bn), a share 1.5 times greater than its share of the overall economy (5% GDP). The BRC said this…

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Tug-E-Nuff celebrates 15th anniversary

Interactive dog toy company Tug-E-Nuff is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a new charity initiative and free event. As part of its celebrations, Tug-E-Nuff will be matching customer donations up to £3,000, made at checkout from now until 27 October 2024, for charities Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and Animals in…

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Astrid and Miyu launches first Pets collection

Cult jewellery brand Astrid and Miyu has launched the brand’s first ever pet tag collection.  Featuring five different designs in gold and silver finishes, each of these pet accessories can be personalised with the customers’ pet’s name to match engraved Astrid and Miyu pendants.  The collection features the Cloud Pet…

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Wagg to launch limited-edition dessert flavoured dog treats

UK-based pet food brand Wagg has launched a new limited-edition range of dessert flavoured dog treats. It comes after its research found that nearly half (47%) of shoppers indulge in treats as a dessert for dogs.  The new Wagg Treats come in three flavours, namely Apple Pie, Carrot Cake and…

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Pets at Home appoints Vet Group managing director

Pets at Home has announced the appointment of Richard Dening-Smitherman to the role of managing director of the Vet group Vets for Pets.  Dening-Smitherman joined the Pets’ executive team on 2 September and in his new role he will lead the Vet business supported by the Vet leadership team and…

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Mersey Raw plans to expands retail operations

Liverpool-based pet food company specialising in the raw diet Mersey Raw has announced plans today to expand its operations in the retail sector.  The news comes on the back of the company’s founder, Ben McIntyre, being nominated for the Entrepreneur of the Year award at the Entrepreneurs Awards organised by…

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Scoff Paper launches new edible Christmas card collection

Scoff Paper, the makers of unique edible gifts for dogs, has released its exclusive Christmas card collection with messages including ‘Merry Christmas, From Our Pooch to Yours’, ‘All I Want for Christmas is Chew’, and ‘Happy Pigs in Blankets Day’.  The new range of 11 cards, available in bacon, chicken,…

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Jollyes to open new store in York

Jollyes has announced that it is set to open a new store in York on 20 September. The store at Monks Cross Shopping Park will open in a unit vacated by Tui travel earlier this year. The new store in York will create 12 jobs and will be led by…

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