Retailers

Mar- 2021 -

29 March

Extended retail opening hours to continue post-lockdown

The extended daily opening hours for non-essential retail are set to continue in a bid to encourage people back to the highstreet, according to the government. Communities secretary Robert Jenrick said the move will “help ensure the safe re-opening of non-essential shops by giving people greater flexibility to avoid peak…

9 March

Scruffs launches new pet bedding collection

Scruffs, a Manchester-based pet bedding and accessory specialist has revealed its new Kensington and Knightsbridge Collection. The beds from the collection have been designed to provide support to pets, as well as compliment all home decors with a “slick” colour palette. The Kensington collection features a “stylish brushed effect eco-suede”…

8 March

Footfall drops to 73.5% in February

The UK witnessed the second-largest drop in retail footfall since May 2020 last month, with figures falling 73.5%. According to the BRC, the drop represented only a 3.4% percentage point improvement from January. The figures come from the latest ShopperTrak analysis, which has recently joined retail solutions company, Sensormatic Solutions.…

Feb- 2021 -

24 February

PFMA raises alarm bells over EU export challenges

Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) has raised alarm bells over the “severe” challenges faced by pet food businesses exporting to the EU. The association found that in a survey of PFMA memberships, it exposed a “myriad” of problems as well as highlighting that only one-third of businesses that had “attempted…

23 February

Skinner’s unveils new look for Field and Trial range

Skinner’s has unveiled a new look for the expansion of its Field and Trial range to celebrate its 50th anniversary manufacturing dog food. The new look will feature 100% recyclable packaging and a new contemporary design. The manufacturer revealed it has been working with branding and design agency Big Fish…

22 February

Purina calls for Unleashed accelerator programme applicants 2021

Purina is calling for applicants for its 2021 Unleashed accelerator programme which provides professional support and a financial boost of approximately £40,000 to up to six winning start-ups from across Europe. The Unleashed programme, powered by the Purina Accelerator Lab, facilitates collaboration between industry experts and pet tech entrepreneurs to…

18 February

Wilsons Pet Food expands eco-friendly dog food range

Wilsons Pet Food has announced it is extending its range of eco-friendly dog food, following its successful launch last year. The new range’s aim is to contribute to environmental sustainability by reducing the use of plastic in the production of pet food product packaging. The range will include three new…

16 February

Pet Media Group acquires Italian pet site

Pet Media Group, which operates UK online store Pets4Homes, has announced the acquisition of Italian pet classifieds site, AnnunciAnimali.it for an undisclosed sum. The purchase of the Italian site which boasts more than 1.5 million users per month, also includes AllevamentiRazze.it, a website tailored specifically for the needs of breeders…

12 February

Miracle’s Mission launches charity shampoo

Miracle’s Mission has announced the launch of the Natural Dog Shampoo for £5 with the profits from the sales going to help needy, vulnerable and disabled dogs in distress. The charity is a non-profit animal welfare organisation that works with sick, injured and difficult animals. Its mission is to provide…

9 February

January retail sales slump to lowest level since May 2020

January saw retail sales growth decline to its lowest level since May of last year, figures by the BRC and KPMG show. According to the pair’s sales monitor, total retail sales dropped by 1.3% in January compared to 0.4% in January 2020 as national lockdown measures continue to disrupt trading. …