Retailers

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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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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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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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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‘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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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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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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Pets at Home submits proposal for new national distribution centre

Stoford Developments has submitted a planning application for a new 770,000 sq ft national storage and distribution centre in Staffordshire on behalf of UK pet care business, Pets at Home. Pets at Home has signed a 20-year conditional agreement for lease on the development, with construction set to start on…

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Edinburgh’s oldest pet store set to open new branch

Edinburgh’s oldest pet store has unveiled plans to open a new branch in Stockbridge, according to local paper Edinburgh News. Dofos announced that the new site will feature in-store recycling initiatives. To mark its upcoming opening, the business said it was also offering the chance for customers to receive 40%…

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Pet retailer to develop first ‘Covid store’ after lockdown sales surge 

PetPlace has announced it is planning to roll out new branding after a “significant” reinvestment following a lockdown sales surge, as well as a funding boost. The retailer has now invested the £1m it received from the Coronavirus Business Loan Interruption Scheme (CLBILS) back into the business. The company will…

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