Retailers

Jun- 2023 -

6 June

Millbry Hill are expanding

Millbry Hill has longstanding experience in serving and supporting the rural community, selling everything from saddlery and pet supplies, to homeware and fabulous clothing from top country brands. And they aim to continue doing just that – only on a slightly bigger scale. At the beginning of June, Millbry Hill…

6 June

Years.com calls for £200m NHS-style health check for dogs

Dog food brand Years.com is calling on all major political parties to support the idea of NHS style health checks for middle-aged dogs, which would cost about £200m a year. The dog food brand stated that the policy could extend the lifespan of millions of pets and claimed it would…

2 June

Dechra Pharmaceuticals agrees to £4.5bn takeover deal

Veterinary pharma company Dechra Pharmaceuticals has agreed a £4.5bn takeover deal from Swedish private equity firm EQT. The veterinary pharmaceutical company said it reached an agreement with Freya Bidco Ltd, a newly formed company indirectly owned by EQT X EUR SCSp and EQT X USD SCSp, which act through its…

1 June

Pedigree Wholesale rebrands rawhide lines to Bingham Farms

Pedigree Wholesale has relaunched its portfolio of Natures Deli and PPI rawhide lines into a new brand destination, Bingham Farms. Pedigree Wholesale said that the old rawhide lines are rebranded with a new look, including a new logo and fresh packaging to “ensure the products look strong and consistent in-store”.…

May- 2023 -

31 May

Butternut Box and Pip and Nut launches new dog treats

Dog food company Butternut Box has partnered with the UK peanut butter brand, Pip and Nut, to create new Barkisan Peanut Butter Bites. The new range of nutty dog treats is made with Pip and Nut’s moreish peanut butter and is available in two fruity recipes, banana, and tangy raspberry…

30 May

VetPlus secures £1.4m boost after govt changes trade deal

Lancashire-based VetPlus has reported that its sales in the Indian region have more than doubled following action from the Department of Business and Trade. VetPlus’ pet feed supplements were able to continue being sold in India after a bureaucratic trade barrier blocking exports of British pet feed supplements to India…

30 May

Mad Cat cat toys to be stocked at Pedigree Wholesale

Pedigree Wholesale has announced that it is now stocking the Mad Cat toy range. The Mad Cat range includes a number of plush cat toys with a combination of premium catnip and silvervine. The range features a number of character designs including; Cactus Kicker, Sloth and Avocado duo and a…

26 May

Pets At Home secures supplier partnership with Cranswick

Pets At Home has signed a new supply partnership deal with food producer company, Cranswick plc. The news follows Cranswick’s growth plans to expand its pet food business. Cranswick will initially supply Pets at Home with dry dog kibble under two existing brands, Wainwrights and Step Up to Naturals, from…

25 May

Jollyes unveils revamped Newport, Isle of Wight store

Jollyes has announced it will reopen its Newport store on the Isle of Wight on 27 May, after undergoing a major refurbishment. The store is “one of the first” in the UK to have a frozen raw food ‘shop-in-shop’ providing an extensive range of “high-quality”, “nutritious”, raw meals. The store…

24 May

Vale Pet Foods adds new wet food recipes to its product range

Leicestershire-based pet food company Vale Pet Foods has added a new range of wet food recipes to its product selection. The new wet range comes in three flavours which include salmon, turkey and chicken. Additionally, all three flavours are mixed with sweet potato and vegetables. According to Vale, each variety…