Retailers

60% of pet owners to spend equally on pets and loved ones at xmas

Over half (60%) of pet owners in the UK have said that they are willing to spend the same or more money on their pets at Christmas as they are on family and friends, according to data from Pets at Home. Furthermore, 50% of pets will also receive gifts from…

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UK pet owners expected to increase e-commerce spending

Pet owners in the UK are expected to have increased their online spending by 12% in 2023 when compared with 2022, according to data from Whistl. Whistl unveiled its latest e-commerce Consumer Research report which surveyed 1,000 people 61% of whom owned pets. The data found that the pet owners…

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Morrisons unveils festive pet range

Morrisons has unveiled its biggest festive pet range to date ahead of the festive season. The new festive range comprises nearly 30 products and prices start from £1.49. The range includes Morrisons Pawsome Meaty Christmas Dog Treat Advent Calendar and Morrisons Purrfect Meaty Christmas Cat Treat Advent Calendar, both £3.99,…

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Henry Wag rebrands as part of sustainability push

3P Enterprise, a manufacturer and distributor of pet accessories, has revised its packaging and rebranded and introduced new raw materials to the Henry Wag drying collection in an effort to build a more sustainable company. The brand has been working closely with its suppliers and has switched to GRS recycled…

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Purina launches Pro Plan Supplements in the UK

Purina has launched over-the-counter Pro Plan Supplements in the UK after years of research into pet nutrition and understanding pets’ needs. The complementary pet food products have been scientifically designed by Purina, to help support specific needs in pet mobility (dog), natural defences (cat and dog), vitality (cat and dog),…

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Vafo launches new Planet Pet Society brand

European pet food producer Vafo has launched a new brand of super premium foods, Planet Pet Society. The new pet food brand is made using ingredients with a second chance. According to Vafo, second-chance ingredients are nutritionally rich and high-quality, unused food created during the processing of meats, fruits, and…

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Jollyes to open new store in Swadlincote

Jollyes has announced plans to open its latest store in Swadlincote this weekend (28 October). The store, located at Unit 11, The Pipeworks, Swadlincote, will soft-open on 27 October with its formal grand opening on Saturday 28 October. The new Jollyes store in Swadlincote will be a flagship location providing…

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Pedigree Wholesale launches Pet Qwerks BarkBone range

Pedigree Wholesale has launched the new look Pet Qwerks Barkbone nylon dog chews, which feature new flavours and packaging. Pet Qwerks nylon chews are designed to satisfy a dog’s natural instinct to chew whilst “appealing to their senses of smell and taste”. The chews are made using a proprietary moulding…

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Cost of living likely to hurt Christmas spending

Four in 10 consumers have said that they will be spending less on Christmas presents this year, according to data from KPMG UK. However, 45% of those surveyed stated that their budget for Christmas presents remained the same as last year. Only 4% of all the consumers surveyed said they…

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Edgar and Cooper to launch limited edition Christmas packs

Pet food brand Edgard and Cooper is set to launch its limited edition Christmas packs for cats and dogs this festive season. For cats, the limited edition treats will include Festive Venison Chunks in Sauce, Festive Duck Paté and Festive Feasts Chunks in Sauce selection. Both the Festive Venison Chunks…

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