Retailers
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Sep- 2020 -8 September
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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8 September
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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2 September
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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Aug- 2020 -28 August
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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26 August
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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25 August
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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20 August
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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14 August
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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12 August
Mutts and Hounds launches in Harrods
Mutts and Hounds has announced that its range of luxury products will now be stocked in Harrods. The pet product brand for dogs creates harnesses and leads, beds, toys, bowls and biscuits, all of which will become available at the London-based department store. The new Harrods range is available in…
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12 August
Exeter Pets at Home store to permanently close
Retail chain Pets at Home has closed one of its stores in Exeter. The Marsh Barton site stopped trading on Friday (7 August), but will keep its other outlet at Rydon Lane retail park. According to Devon Live, Pets at Home confirmed that 20% of the store’s workforce will lose…
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