Retailers

Apr- 2024 -

10 April

Marleybones secures lineup of investors

Marleybones, a dog food brand known for its pantry fresh solution, has announced a new £900k seed funding led by JamJar Investments, the venture capital firm set up by the founders of Innocent Drinks, and further supported by Active Partners, the consumer investor behind Soho House, Rapha and KatKin. Marleybones’…

9 April

Grub Club secures Pets at Home as stockist

London Business School alumnus Alessandro Di Trapani has announced the launch of the Grub Club range of dog foods into British pet supplies retailer, Pets at Home. Select products from Grub Club’s lineup will be available at 466 Pets at Home stores throughout the UK, as well as on the…

3 April

Furr Collective launches calm balm

Furr Collective has announced the launch of calm balm, a moisturising snout paw and skin balm for dogs. The new product aims to soothe chapped noses, cracked paws and any areas of skin irritation. It is formulated with organic coconut oil and organic aloe vera oil along with lavender oil…

2 April

Furr Boost secures 50k investment on Dragons’ Den

Ian and Louise Toal, the duo behind the Shropshire-based pet smoothie business Furr Boost have secured a £50,000 investment for a 30% share of their company from fashion retail entrepreneur and investor, Touker Suleyman on BBC One’s Dragon’s Den. The journey of their business began with Louise’s dedication to her…

Mar- 2024 -

28 March

Casco Pet to unveil new joinery service at Interzoo 2024

Casco Pet has announced that it will unveil its new joinery service at Interzoo in May, its latest offering for the pet retail and veterinary sector. The company is launching a curated range of joinery solutions, from reception desks to store counters and storage cabinetry, fully customised commercial solutions will…

28 March

Former Pets At Home CEO Peter Pritchard invests in BIOME9

Former Pets at Home Group CEO Peter Pritchard has invested in Biome9 the UK’s first gut-health test and personalised supplement programme for dogs. Following the investment, Pritchard has also been appointed as chairman of the advisory board. In his new role, Pritchard will support the business in pursuing its vision…

27 March

BeWow Healthcare and Donald Cooke launch No More Plaque

BeWow Healthcare and Donald Cooke have announced a partnership to launch a new dental product, No More Plaque. No More Plaque comes in a 60g resealable pouch and is made from Norway’s finest Seaweed, Ascophyllum Nodosum. The product is 100% sustainable and natural and is the “perfect supplement” for canine…

27 March

Pedigree Wholesale managing director steps down

Pedigree Wholesale has announced that Gerard O’Mahony has decided to step down as managing director after six years. According to the group, O’Mahony has helped it achieve “unprecedented success, propelling its wholesale business to new heights, fostering an energetic and collaborative culture, and championing our mission to be the standout…

26 March

Pets at Home expects FY PBT to hit £132m

Pets at Home has revealed that it expects its full-year profit before tax to be £132m, in line with its previous guidance. This comes as the company stated that its Q4 trends across its retail and vet arms have been broadly in line with expectations. It now successfully launched its…

25 March

Jollyes opens new store in Rotherham

Jollyes has opened its 101st store in the UK with its latest opening in Rotherham. The new store has created 10 new jobs and is managed by Cat Wildey who’s moved from Jollyes’ Doncaster store. Wildey has worked for Jollyes for 19 years, starting out as supervisor in Selby and…