Retailers

Pets at Homes unveils New Malden flagship store

Pets at Home has announced the opening of its newly designed flagship Pet Care Centre in New Malden. This £2.2m+ transformation marks the single largest investment in Pets at Home’s estate history. The new 27,360 sq.ft site features an increased range of services (such as a newly refurbed and extended…

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Dr Veneta appoints new sales manager

Freeze dried pet food brand Dr Veneta has appointed Jackie Waters as its new sales manager to help fulfil its plans for growth in the new year. Created by veterinary surgeon and nutritionist Dr Veneta Kozhuharova DVM, MRCVS, Cert.CFHVNut. who is director of Associated Veterinary Services based in Rainham in…

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Pets at Home HY PBT up 14% to £54.5m

Pets at Home has revealed that its underlying profit-before-tax rose 14.1% to £54.5m for the half year ended 10 October 2024. The retailer stated that this was supported by the strong growth in its vet group, with retail impacted by the slower sales growth. Alongside this, its total group revenue…

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Wilsons launches new range of supplements

Wilsons, the Scottish-based manufacturer of natural meals and treats for dogs, has launched a range of natural supplements for dogs. The range includes Digestion Support, Calming Support, Skin and Coat Support, and Joint Support. The supplements include 70% chicken plus ingredients such as collagen, yucca extract, blueberry, psyllium husk, Vitamin…

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Beaphar expands joint supplement range with Flexifit

Beaphar has expanded its joint supplement range with the launch of Flexifit, suitable for dogs and cats of all stages and breeds. The products are divided into easy-to-understand levels, tailored to the pet’s degree of mobility and needs. The range includes joint support products for pets with good mobility to…

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Doggy Doggy Yum Yum wins Best Pet Treat at PIF Awards

Dorset-based artisan ice cream maker, Baboo Gelato, the manufacturers of frozen dog treat, Doggy Doggy Yum Yum have been awarded the Best Pet Treat for 2024 at the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) Awards. Made with 100% peanut butter, with no xylitol, and bananas. the frozen treat uses coconut milk instead…

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KatKin appoints new members to its science team

Fresh cat food company KatKin has expanded its science team with four new appointments. The group has appointed Ryan Honaker as research and development director, Jirayu (Boo Boo) Tanprasertsuk as senior scientist, Devon Tate as scientist and LeeAnn Perry as technical product manager. With more than five years experience at…

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Pets at Home opens new pet care centre in Kettering Shopping Park

Pets at Home has opened a new pet care centre in Kettering. With both the Kettering Vets for Pets practice and the Northall Street Pets at Home relocating to Kettering Shopping Park, the new Pet Care Centre has expanded to become a “comprehensive, one-stop destination for all pet care”. Pets…

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Nutravet launches new healthcare chews

Nutravet has announced the release of three new health chews under its established Nutracalm, Nutraquin, and Nutracoat brands.  Designed to make daily pet care easier, these chews offer targeted support in three essential areas of canine wellness: joint care, skin and coat health, and stress relief. Each chew is formulated…

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76% of UK pet SMEs ‘concerned’ over effect of Autumn budget, PIF finds

A substantial 76% of small businesses within the pet industry have stated that the budget is detrimental to the UK economy, with 68% expressing fears that it could lead to job reductions, according to a recent survey conducted by The Pet Industry Federation (PIF). Additionally, 70% of those surveyed indicated…

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