Retailers

Aug- 2024 -

12 August

Johnston and Jeff expands product range for wildlife care

Bird feed manufacturer Johnston and Jeff has increased its product range in a bid to help people care for a greater variety of wildlife. The brand, which has been supplying high-quality wild bird seed for nearly 150 years, has now launched a dedicated hedgehog mix to help slow the ongoing…

9 August

Jollyes names opening date for new Chester store

Jollyes has announced that it will open its first Chester store at 10.00am on Friday 16 August. The store, at 2B Chester Retail Park, Old Seals Way, Chester, will open a unit vacated by Poundland earlier this year. The new Chester store, which will create 12 jobs, will be led…

9 August

Henry Bell Wild Bird Care appoints new sales agent

Henry Bell Wild Bird Care has appointed Mike Mills to its national network of sales agents. In his new role, Mills will represent the brand across Kent and East and West Sussex, with sole responsibility for garden centre and country store customers in the region. Mills, who set up his…

8 August

Find Your Paws launches recruitment scheme for breeders

Pet advertising platform Find Your Paws has announced a recruitment drive for dedicated cat and dog breeders. The initiative aims to expand the platform’s network of responsible breeders, ensuring that prospective pet owners have access to “healthy and well-cared-for animals”. As pet ownership continues to rise across the UK and…

7 August

DotDotPet to launch new Multifit Gummies for Cats

Eco conscious wellness and lifestyle brand DotDotPet is set to launch its new Multifit Gummies for Cats at the Cat Live Show at the NEC Birmingham on 14 September. The new Multifit Gummies are functional treats that boost your pet’s immune system and fight inflammation. They contain NutraPlasm, a whole-body…

1 August

Pets at Home Q1 revenues hit £441m thanks to vet business

Pets at Home has announced that its total group revenue rose 1% up to £441.1m for the 16 weeks ended 18 July 2024, compared with the same period last year. Alongside this, its consumer revenue rose 1.5% to £576.6m supported by growing average customer spend and growth in active Pets…

1 August

The Pets Larder secures new wholesale contracts

The Pets Larder, formerly known as Natural Cornish Pet, has recently secured two wholesale contracts with Trevaskis Farm and Great Cornish Food in Cornwall. The pet food brand had started out as a small shop on doggy day-care premises in St. Erth in 2017. Now the group has expanded its…

Jul- 2024 -

31 July

Pet care expert Katie Gwilt launches The Herbal Kat

UK-based holistic cat care expert Katie Gwilt has launched The Herbal Kat, a new range of five natural products designed to enrich cats at “different stages and challenges in their lives”. Gwilt, who also runs The Kat Lady, a mobile holistic cat grooming service which operates around the North West,…

30 July

Jollyes opens new Blackburn store

Jollyes has announced the opening of its newest store at Unit 2, Grimshaw Park in Blackburn. Creating 12 roles, Jollyes has taken up residence in Blackburn close to Asda, B&M and Halfords. The store was opened by retired service dogs as part of the company’s charity partnership with the National…

30 July

IQI appoints new sales manager

Global provider of premium-claim ingredients to pet food brands IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients has announced the appointment of Rick Houtepen as its new sales manager. Having worked as an account manager and sales manager at different food companies before joining IQI, Houtepen has many years of experience in the pet…