Retailers

Puppy boutique start-up opens its doors

Pup Chic Boutique has opened its doors for business, offering a selection of dog accessories as well as matching human apparel.  The Essex-based business first began in lockdown, when founder Samantha Henry was inspired to start the shop after struggling to find collars and harnesses that would fit her toy…

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Government launches new ‘bounce back’ plan for retailers

A new series of measures has been announced by the UK Government to support businesses in the consumer and retail industries during the Covid-19 pandemic.  The plans, announced by Minister for exports Graham Stuart, will offer immediate support to businesses by ensuring specialists provide advice on online retail and international…

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Aquatics expert expands start up

Entrepreneur Carl Goodman has announced his plan to scale his ethical aquatics business with support from the Sheffield City Region Launchpad programme.  Goodman first entered the industry when he discovered a pet store he had supported was closing its doors. After reaching out to Launchpad and working alongside an experienced…

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Pet boutique to open in Folkestone

A new pet boutique is set to open its doors in Folkestone, after its opening was initially delayed by the coronavirus crisis.  Local resident Debbie Convery will now open Not for Humans, after being “inspired” by local residents who helped her find her missing dog.  Convery told Kent Online: “Two…

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EOHO boosts retail footfall in last week of August

Footfall across all UK retail destinations rose by 6% over the week ended 29 August, according to the latest figures from Springboard.  The latest figures still marked an annual decline of 26.1%, though this was a “noticeable improvement” against the year-on-year decline of 30.7% the week before.  In the final…

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Burgos Pet World extends aquatic centre

Burgos Pet World has formally opened an extension to its shop in order to provide a new aquatic centre, according to local paper the Andover Advertiser.  The family-run pet store was first opened in 1972 in Ragged Appleshaw, before relocating to Andover three years later.  After moving back to Ragged…

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Retail jobs in sharpest fall since 2009

Retail employment fell at the fastest rate since February 2009 in the year to August, with an even sharper decline anticipated in the year to September, according to the CBI’s latest monthly Distributive Trades Survey. The survey – which featured 63 retailers among its 128 respondents – also showed a…

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Pet store plans takeover of former car showroom

A pet and gardening supply store is reportedly planning to take over a former car showroom in Lincolnshire. According to Lincolnshire Live, the retailer has now submitted plans to North Kesteven District Council to convert the former Troops Garage in Leadenham into a retail space. If approved, The Country Store,…

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Dog walker starts online pet business

A dog walker from Stoke-on-Trent has launched her own online pet business after her previous business was temporarily shut down following lockdown.  Lydia Ruth, who previously started Happy Waggers and Sleepy Whiskers last year, told Stoke Sentinel she has now opened her new pet product business entitled Eco Pet Parcel. …

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Extra support needed for retailers to meet rent demands, says Bira

“Positive action” is needed to help retail businesses meet rent demands as they continue to recover from the Covid-19 crisis, The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has said. It comes as the British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) proposed for a Property Bounceback Grant, after exclusive research revealed independent retailers were concerned…

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