Retailers
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Nov- 2020 -12 November
Trends UK launches Paw Patrol pet accessories range
Trends UK has announced the launch of a new range of licensed Paw Patrol pet accessories, in collaboration with manufacturers Bunty Pet Products. Featuring branding based on the Spin Master Entertainment kids show on Nick Jr., the pet accessories range is designed to appeal to the 3.3 million pet owning…
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9 November
CSJ mourns loss of brand ambassador
CSJ has paid respects to its brand ambassador Margaret Masterman following her death after a “struggle with illness” this year. The Welsh pet food company announced her passing on a social media post stating she was a “wise, funny and a very good friend”, Masterman who was a breeder and…
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2 November
Luxury pet business launches in Belfast
The owners of a new business selling luxury gifts for pets have opened in Belfast, after it saw online sales surge during lockdown. According to local blog Love Belfast, Murphy and Bailey’s first bricks-and-mortar store has been opened by business partners Karen Breene and Judith Scott, who launched the company…
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Oct- 2020 -29 October
Beloved launch natural pet care range
UK pet brand Beloved has launched a natural pet care range that is supported by EcoPledge, and is free from plastic and parabens. The range includes four natural shampoo bars retailing for £5 which feature essential oils and natural “soothing” ingredients and also new nose and paw balms for £8,…
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23 October
Sutton pet shop to close after 40 years of trading
A Sutton-in-Ashfield pet shop has announced it will close its doors for the final time next week after almost 40 years of trading, according to local reports. According to local paper Chad, pet and fishing shop Petscene will close after its two owners made the decision to retire. Brother-in-laws Cliff…
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22 October
PitPat adds FirstVet to its Life plan member scheme
PitPat has announced a partnership with FirstVet to help its members during Covid-19. The company which provides online fitness trackers for dogs has teamed up with FirstVet to allow customers to access “on-demand” video consultations with “local, qualified veterinarians.” PitPat formed the idea due to “continued restrictions brought about by…
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22 October
Marston pet shop converted to charity shop
The former owner of Marston-based pet shop Pads and Paws has given his lease to a hospice charity but will continue to run the site, according to local paper the Oxford Mail. Sean Woodward reportedly made the move after witnessing the work Sobell House Hospice does “first-hand”, later asking the…
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21 October
‘Off-lead’ dog park offers franchise model
Paw Pounders has announced a new franchise opportunity for those “who want the very best for dogs and their owners.” The Sutton Coldfield-based off-lead dog park is now offering to sell its franchise model to those interested in owning a pet business but afraid to “risk becoming a start-up.” The…
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21 October
Retailers pay £1.1bn to accept customer payments
The cost to retailers of accepting payments reached £1.1bn in 2019, of which £950m was from card payments. It comes as the BRC launched its latest Payment Survey, that reveals card use has continued to rise steadily, from 54% of transactions in 2016 to 61% in 2019. This trend has…
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15 October
Lily’s Kitchen launches new Halloween range
Lily’s Kitchen has launched a new Halloween edition flavour to its line of dog foods. The latest flavour “Halloween Beef Ghoooulash” is available on a limited edition basis this October. The brand’s latest wet dog food release is inspired by “autumnal comfort foods”, and its ingredients consist of 60% fresh…
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