Retailers

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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Zooplus unveils latest rebrand

European pet platform Zooplus has announced the launch of a new brand design aimed at “reinforcing and enhancing its unique value proposition to its growing customer base across Europe”. The new design is part of an entire array of measures to expand the position of Zooplus as the “digital market…

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Dog treat brand MooRoo’s launches in UK

New dog treats brand MooRoo’s has launched in the UK and has developed its first product, MooRoo’s Dental Chews.  These superfood treats come in two sizes and three flavours, including Broccoli, Kale and Mushroom – supporting a healthy heart; Sweet Potato, Pumpkin and Coconut Milk – strengthening immune system; Strawberries,…

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Mars and Big Idea Ventures launch sustainable pet food programme

Mars Petcare has partnered with Big Idea Ventures, a global investment leader in the food-tech, agri-tech, and materials science sectors, to launch the Next Generation Pet Food Program. The pilot initiative, in collaboration with AAK, a multi-oil ingredient house specialising in plant-based vegetable oils and fats, and Bühler, a global…

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Tug-E-Nuff relaunches Partner Programme

Interactive dog toy company Tug-E-Nuff has relaunched its Partner Programme to provide enhanced benefits to its existing and potential affiliates.  Dog professionals who partner with Tug-E-Nuff to work positively with dogs and help promote the “power of play” will now receive enhanced commission earning, marketing support and bespoke product recommendations…

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Wilsons Pet Food hires new chairman

Wilsons Pet Food has appointed Stuart Nicholson, a former board director at Symington’s, as its new chairman. In his new role, Nicholson will focus on strategic growth and corporate governance to support the ambitious growth plans of the Scottish- based natural pet food company. He joins Wilson’s with 40 years…

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Bark launches first dog toy safety standard amid new lab

Bark, a global omnichannel dog brand, has announced its role in developing the pet product industry’s first international safety standard for dog toys and has also unveiled a new dog toy testing lab. Leveraging more than a decade of expertise and understanding of dog play styles and preferences derived from…

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