Retailers

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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Pets at Home welcomes ‘sustained’ momentum

Pets at Home has welcomed “sustained momentum” across both its retail and veterinary operations in its latest trading update. The group had previously reported that sales momentum was returning across all areas of the business in its first quarter results published 31 July.  According to the group, this reflected a…

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Cambridgeshire pet store warns of closure

The owners of a Cambridgeshire pet shop have warned that the business is in danger of closing down.  According to the Cambs Times, owners Phil Green and Helen Browne are now urging the customers of Pets Pantry to shop locally and “look after the small businesses” following the crisis. A…

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Footfall rises despite ‘rule of six’

Footfall across all retail destinations in the UK has risen by 2.4% in the last week, despite the government’s new ‘rule of six’ social distancing measure, according to data from analytics company Springboard. High street retailers saw a footfall increase of 5.2%, while shopping centres and retail parks saw a…

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Middlesbrough pet shop and groomers brought to market

A North Ormesby pet shop and dog groomers has been brought to market for £93,995, according to Teesside Live. Sweeney Dog opened in 2012 and has since built up a customer base of 2,500 regular customers. The store sells supplies, small animals and aquatics. The business is owned by Terry…

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Talya’s Kitchen dog treats now available in new packaging

Tayla’s Kitchen, a company offering hand cooked dog treats, has launched a new packaging design for its snacks.  The devon-based business is now providing dog treats, available in 250g bags that only use recyclable materials and minimise the use of plastic.  Their treats are currently available in five varieties: Ginger…

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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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