Retailers

Pet retailer hosts events in aid of Paws off Duty

PetPlace in Abergele, Wales will host a number of charity events throughout the summer, including an afternoon tea and fundraising activities in aid of Paws Off Duty on Thursday 16 May. The company – which also has stores in Ruthin, Chirk, Mold and Llangefni – will be joined on the…

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Pet supplies business expands with HSBC funding

A family-run animal and pet supplies business in Monmouth, South Wales, has secured a six-figure finance package from HSBC UK to expand its operation with a second retail store in Chepstow. Wye Valley Country Store, run by husband and wife duo Barbara and Alan Griffiths and their son Josh Griffiths,…

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Companion Consultancy launches training division for retail sector

Following the recent appointment of Emma Sharp, veterinary-run PR and marketing agency Companion Consultancy, has announced the launch of a new training and development service. Sharp, whose background includes over 20 years of experience working within sales, will head up the new training division. On offer will be a diverse…

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Pets at Home launches new ‘Store of the Future’

Pet care retail chain Pets at Home has unveiled its new Store of the Future format in Stockport and Chesterfield following a multi-million pound investment. The new offering hopes to create a centre of “pet care excellence and exceptional customer service”, and put Pets at Home at the heart of…

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Butternut Box scolded over ‘home-cooked meals’ claim

Pet food subscription service, Butternut Box has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), over an advert which claimed it produced “home-cooked meals”. A complainant contacted the ASA and challenged claims that the company produced home-cooked food in an advert on its website which read “fresh, home-cooked meals, perfectly…

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Pet shop helps global dog detection firm in war on drugs and terrorism

Flintshire-based dog detection firm, Wagtail UK has partnered with PetPlace, the leading chain of pet outlets in North Wales to provide its dogs with a location to train and distractions during the search process. A former member of the RAF police, Wagtail instructor David Scott has worked in Kosovo, Bosnia,…

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Wilsons Pet Food wins new stockists

Pet food manufacturer, Wilsons Pet Food has announced it has won new stockists as it looks to establish its brand in the UK pet food market. With the only purpose-built factory in the UK to produce cold press food, Wilsons said it is hoping to expand its customer base “even…

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Hero Pet Brands secures retail partnership with Petmania

Manufacturer and distributor of pet care products, Hero Pet Brands, has secured a retail partnership with Irish pet store chain Petmania. The company’s Simple Solution range of pet stain and odour removers will be available across the chain’s 12 stores. The range is being launched with UV spot spotter to…

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Start-up dog snack brand’s success as it secures retail listings

Premium dog snack company Denzel’s said it has seen “overwhelming success” as it secured “major retail listings” since its launch in September. The brand’s health on the go chews has gained international retail contracts across five different countries. Denzel’s is now available at online supermarket Ocado, independent pet stores, cafes,…

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All Pond Solutions launches new retail website for pets

Online aquatics retailer, All Pond Solutions, has launched a new sister website, named, All Pet Solutions. The site features a similar offering to its aquatics website, with a wide range of pet products, including dog beds to balls and leads to litter trays from both own-label and leading name brands.…

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