Retailers

Feb- 2022 -

16 February

Pets Choice signs five-year lease agreement with ABP

Pets Choice has signed a five year lease and shipping agreement with ABP at the port of Cardiff, securing 18 permanent jobs. Pets Choice have been managing the cat litter manufacturing facility since the acquisition of “longstanding” pet healthcare brand, Bob Martin UK in 2019 and the brand is growing…

15 February

Wilsons Pet Food welcomes new national account manager

Wilsons Pet Food has appointed Roland Johnson to its commercial team as the firm’s account manager to continue to expand its presence in stores across the UK. According to the firm Johnson brings with him “a wealth” of retail and sales experience, with 18 years experience in the industry. After…

14 February

Butternut Box launches its first ever vegetarian offering

Butternut Box has launched its first meat-free, vegetarian alternative for dogs, Ready Steady Veggie. It revealed the new dish comes after high demand from pet owners who want an alternative to meat for their pets. The meal is part of a recommended and healthy diet for dogs and incorporates up…

11 February

Bark and Birch expands offering with new grooming service

Bark and Birch has announced a new offering of grooming services across all of its global territories. It revealed that the announcement of the new grooming services comes ahead of a “large” Series A investment this year. The company will also expand into further European territories including France and Germany…

4 February

Lintbells names Fiona Hope as new CEO

Lintbells, parent company of YuMOVE, has announced that Fiona Hope, chief commercial officer (CCO), will step into the CEO role from the beginning of February. It also revealed Lintbells co-founder and current CEO, Dr John Howie DL will step into the innovation role to put “greater focus” on Lintbells’ pipeline…

3 February

Pets 2 Places welcomes first franchisee

Pet transport service Pets 2 Places Limited has welcomed their first franchisee in Solihull. It revealed Nic Hughes, 50, launched the Solihull site in January 2022 in order to help pet owners in the town who would otherwise be struggling to get their pets to essential appointments such as the…

1 February

Grove Pet Foods acquired by Cranswick

Grove Pet Foods has announced it has been acquired by UK food producer, Cranswick. The pet business is a producer of dry dog food for several leading brands under private label relationships alongside its own brands including Vitalin (natural) and Alpha Feeds (working dog). It operates “predominantly” from a purpose-built…

Jan- 2022 -

27 January

Fleetful launches first ‘HelloFresh’ for dogs

Plant-based dog food retailer, Fleetful has released a new ‘HelloFresh’ dog food recipe kit. Its solution is its hemp and chickpea protein powder dog Kit, “empowering” dog owners to make fresh, balanced, plant-based dog food. It revealed that with more dogs allergic to animal proteins, combined with dust mites in…

26 January

Denzel’s launches limited-edition valentines treats

Denzel’s, the healthy snack brand for dogs, has launched a “special” Valentine’s treat in over 300 Tesco stores and specialist pet shops nationwide. Founded by Nathan Perry and James Lacy, the business launched in 2018 with initial funding from Virgin StartUp, and recently took on investment from Holly Branson and…

26 January

Pets at Home ups profit guidance to £140m

The Pets at Home Group has reported its total group revenues grew by 5.8% to £319.4m over the 12 week period from 8 October to 30 December 2021, and the group has now upped its full year pre-tax profits forecast to £140m for FY22. Despite supply chain pressures, group like-for-like…