Retailers

Jul- 2024 -

5 July

Mr Johnson’s launches new website

Mr Johnson’s, the small animal feed specialist, has unveiled its new website, mrjohnsons.co.uk, aiming to provide an “attractive” product showcase for the brand’s stockists and customers. Part of Henry Bell and Co, a family business that has been manufacturing feed in the UK for 200 years, Mr Johnson’s offers an…

4 July

Jollyes unveils revamped Newcastle store

Jollyes has announced the relaunch of its store in Newcastle following an extensive refurbishment. The revamped store will include Jollyes’ raw food frozen ‘shop-in-shop’ as well as a community pet clinic. The clinic will offer services such as microchipping and vaccinations and will operate on Fridays from 2pm to 7pm…

4 July

Dog G8 lends support to Royal Mail/ CWU’s Dog Awareness Week

The Dog G8 Company has lent its support to the Royal Mail/Communication Workers Union’s National Dog Awareness Week by helping to prevent the thousands of dog attacks on postal workers each year. Horsham- based The Dog G8 Company, the inventors of the concertina dog gate are lending its support to…

1 July

Nova Dog Chews launches three new Yak Snack Chew flavours

Nova Dog Chews, the provider of natural dog chews and treats to the independent pet trade, has announced the launch of three new flavours in its Yak Snack Chews range: Apple, Blueberry, and Strawberry. According to Nova, the new Yak Snack Chews are 100% “natural” and “healthy”, containing 9.9% natural…

Jun- 2024 -

28 June

Fettle launches new Ground Seed Milk Thistle Powder

Fettle, a manufacturer of natural pet wellness products, has announced the launch of its latest wholefood product, Ground Seed Milk Thistle Powder. Specifically crafted to support the liver health of cats and dogs, this 100% natural supplement is enriched with silymarin, a potent antioxidant known to aid in detoxification and…

26 June

Pets At Home launches £25m share buyback scheme

Pets at Home Group has announced the commencement of a £25m share buyback programme, which will be undertaken in two tranches. The company also stated that in respect of the first tranche of the programme, it has entered into non-discretionary instructions with Numis Securities Limited to conduct a share buyback…

25 June

PBG acquires UK premium pet brand Thrive Pet Food

Petbuddy Group (PBG), a consortium of super-premium pet food brands in Sweden, has announced the acquisition of UK-based pet food brand Thrive Pet Foods. The acquisition, along with Thrive’s smaller sister brands Denes and Comfy Collar, marks PBG’s third purchase in the UK, further solidifying its presence in the British…

24 June

Purina tops online visibility table, Salience finds

Purina has achieved the largest increase in online visibility, boasting a 50% increase within the UK pet supplies market with a total score of 575,148 over the past year, according to a new report by Salience Search Marketing. Salience Search Marketing’s annual online pet supplies sector report uncovers the industry’s…

21 June

IQI appoints new sales director for Europe

IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients has announced the appointment of Arjan van Waes as its new sales director Europe. Having joined IQI on 1 June, Waes will be responsible for managing and growing IQI’s business in Europe. His appointment demonstrates IQI’s ambition to expand the company’s strong position in Europe. Waes…

20 June

The Holistic Hound wins PIF Innovation Award for tick repellant

The Pet Industry Federation, the trade association for pet businesses, has announced that Don’t Bug Me by The Holistic Hound is the winner of its Innovation of the Year Award. The announcement was made during the Business of Pets conference held at the Cranfield Management Development Centre from 5-6 June…