Retailers

86% UK pet retailers claim exporting boosts business

Some 86% of pet retailers have claimed that exporting has increased their revenue and made their businesses stronger, according to new research released from the Alibaba Group UK. The study of more than 3,000 pet businesses across the UK in partnership with the Institute of Export and International Trade found…

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Benyfit Natural becomes UK Pet Food certified

Benyfit Natural has announced that it has become fully certified by UK Pet Food and has received the Raw Pet Food Certification Scheme award. Benyfit Natural is one of just three organisations nationally to be recognised with the award. The scheme is the first and only independently audited certified raw…

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Just For Pets to open first dog-only pet store

Just for Pets has announced the launch of its very first dog-only store called Dog in the Brewery Court, set to open in Cirencester in May. The pet retailer said that the new store will focus on dog health and wellbeing including “quality” nutrition with a deli treats section at…

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Tuggs launches insect-based pet food pouches

Tuggs, the UK’s first fresh, insect-based dog food producer, has launched insect-based pet food pouches. The Tuggs food pouches contain a blend of fresh insects such as the black soldier fly larvae, human-grade meat and vegetables. These insect meals are available in beef, turkey and cod flavours. These food pouches…

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Pets at Home to rebrand pet care branch

Pets at home has announced that it has rebranded its pet care branch with a new identity called Pets. Its veterinary business will become Vets for Pets, formerly Vets4Pets, while its grooming service will now be known as Pets Grooming, bringing all of its services under one unified brand identity.…

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Tangle launches new dog lead made from recycled fishing nets

Sustainable dog brand Tangle has launched the Tangle Dog Lead, made from recycled fishing nets. Tangle said that the new product was designed in a bid to put an end to fishing nets entering the oceans and killing marine life. It said the Tangle Dog Lead is a “strong” and…

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Jollyes to open new store in Christchurch

Jollyes has announced that it will open a new store in Christchurch, its second Dorset site, on 29 April. The store, at the new Christchurch Trade Park on Somerford Road comes just months after Jollyes’ highly successful opening in Poole. Jollyes Christchurch store will have a community pet clinic each…

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Butternut Box acquires Polish pet food company PsiBufet

Butternut Box, the UK-based dog food company has announced the acquisition of PsiBufet, Poland’s fresh dog food company, expanding its European presence. Butternut Box has already established its brand in other European countries including Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium and now Poland. It claimed that since its inception in 2016, the company…

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Fur Love launches first skincare range for dogs in the UK

Fur Love has launched its first clinically tested skin, paw and coat solutions for dogs in the UK. According to Fur Love, the botanical skincare products have been created to “gently and effectively combat the common skin and fur complaints that dogs are vulnerable to, without the need for expensive…

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Former Mars Petcare director launches cat care brand Tippaws

Former Mars Petcare director, Rachel Andre, has launched a new cat care brand called Tippaws. Tippaws is an independent direct-to-consumer, pet lifestyle company offering cat food and long-lasting clumping litter. The company’s dry cat food range is naturally hypoallergenic and is made from 70% real meat and fish. The launch…

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