Retailers

Apr- 2022 -

12 April

Jollyes to open Wrexham store this spring

Jollyes has announced it will open its brand-new flagship store at Wrexham’s Border Retail Park on Saturday 7 May. It revealed the new opening will create 10 jobs as part of a £1m investment in the borough. Jollyes said its new store will be a “landmark one” for the pet…

11 April

UK GDP slows to 0.1% in February

Gross domestic product (GDP) slowed in the UK as the economy only saw 0.1% growth in February, down from a growth rate of 0.8% in January. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), services grew by 0.2% and was the main contributor to February’s growth in GDP, although this…

8 April

GA Pet Food Partners to open Ingredient Kitchen

GA Pet Food Partners has announced it is due to open its new Ingredients Kitchen on 22 May. The firm also said it will introduce plans for a mutual journey to net zero that will ensure the business continues to help to protect the local environment. According to GA, Alistair…

7 April

Fish4Dogs unveils new addition to FPCF range

Fish4Dogs, the dog food and treats brand, has introduced a second flavour to its Finest Puppy Complete Food (FPCF). Fish4Dogs Finest Puppy Complete Food is grain-free, healthy, and made without chicken, lamb, beef or pork, proteins often responsible for causing intolerances in some dogs, so a fish protein diet is…

6 April

Jollyes to renovate new Coventry store before re-opening

Jollyes is set to renovate its new Tile Hill store in Coventry, following its acquisition from Bannerbrook Pets in November. The store will be given a new look and internal layout in time for re-opening on 8 April 2022. Jollyses said it hopes the makeover will make the shopping experience…

5 April

Jollyes invests in SQP training

Jollyes has announced it has invested in training to make sure that every store has a colleague rated as a Suitably Qualified Person (SQP) to prescribe flea, tick and worming treatments classed as authorised veterinary medicines. These are in addition to its wide range of over-the-counter medicines that do not…

4 April

Mr Bug unveils latest mealworm food range

Mr Bug has unveiled its latest, nutrient-dense range of wheat-free, bug-based treats made with mealworms. According to the retailer, mealworms are filled with nutritional value: offering more calcium than milk, more B12 than salmon, more iron than spinach and all nine essential amino acids. The new range includes: The Nutty…

4 April

Percuro launches new collaboration with Petsure

Insect protein pet food company Percuro and UK specialist pet insurance provider Petsure have revealed a partnership deal which aims to “revolutionise” the pet industry. Headquartered in Warwickshire, Percuro is a low carbon paw-print, planet friendly pet food using a combination of ethically farmed insect larvae and natural healing ingredients,…

1 April

Ceva Animal Health extends behaviour range

Ceva Animal Health has extended its leading behaviour range, Adaptil, with the launch of Adaptil Chew, a new “fast-calming” chew for dogs. The new product aims to “quickly help to relax dogs if given at least 30 minutes before an expected event” and can be given like a treat directly…

1 April

Beaphar strengthens leadership with two new appointments

Pet healthcare provider Beaphar has announced the appointment of John Toole as UK country manager and Jane Austin as UK sales manager following an internal promotion. The appointments follow the retirement of both Sue Huggett , UK business manager and Roland Huggett, UK sales manager, who have been leading the…