Retailers

Welsh pet shops could be banned from selling kittens and puppies

Welsh ministers are to put plans into consultation over a ban for the sale of puppies and kittens in the country’s pet shops. Rural affairs minister Lesley Griffiths said she had seen clear evidence that the sales can contribute to an increased risk of disease. A ban would mean that…

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Paws.com launches dog food checker to ‘revolutionise’ industry

New personalised pet food retailer and champion of honest dog food, Paws.com, has launched today with a dog food checker that aims to “revolutionise” the £3bn UK pet food industry. The Dog Food Checker is designed to “demystify” dog food ingredients, and make it easy for dog owners to make…

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Bestpets launches new consumer-facing collateral

Bestpets, the specialist pet care division of Bestway Wholesale, has launched new consumer facing collateral to help its Bestpets Local Retail Club customers to drive sales and to help suppliers raise awareness of their products among consumers. The new collateral includes a resized monthly consumer flyer, new shelf edge labels…

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Heights Farm Premium Pet Foods expands adding five new outlets

Heights Farm Premium Pets Foods, is set to expand its business with the launch of new franchise outlets in Stockport, Altrincham, Warrington, Southport and Aston under Lyne. The new franchisees will deliver the company’s food via a fleet of vans which the company says will allow customers to “make considerable…

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Mackle Pet Foods Naturo increases Asda presence

Mackle Pet Foods premium range Naturo will be increasing its offering in Asda stores across the UK from February 2019. Already available in almost 400 stores, the Naturo 400 gram tray will now be stocked in an additional 130 stores, while the Naturo variety pack canned food will be launched…

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Vetpol to launch as trainer and regulator of SQPs

Forum site Vetpol will be launching as a new regulator of SQPs (suitably qualified persons) in 2019 and has already attracted interest from stakeholders in animal health and sponsors. Run by veterinary professionals, Vetpol has been involved in veterinary and animal owning communities for a number of years and is…

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King British encourages consumers to ‘give fish the royal treatment’

Fish and reptile food manufacturer King British is encouraging fish owners to “give their fish the royal treatment” as part of a new consumer campaign. Central to the campaign is King British Fish Flake, which won the PPM Retailer Recommended Award for Best Aquatic Product in 2018. Made from the…

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Arcadia Reptile releases interactive UV Lighting Guide

After six years of research and development Arcadia Reptile has announced the release of its new UV Lighting Guide. This interactive guide sets out to allow shopkeepers and hobbyists to choose the correct UV lamp for their species within their own size and type of enclosure. The guide will also…

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UK dog owners to spend £213m on their dogs this Christmas

UK dog owners are expected to spend £213m on their dogs this Christmas according to new research. Insurance company, Protectivity, polled more than 1,000 dog owners during its research, which found that dog owners across the UK are collectively looking to spend a staggering £213,743,179 on gifts for their dog…

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OATA welcomes Scottish government plans to review pet shop licensing

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has welcomed news that the Scottish government is to look at introducing new legislation on pet shop licensing in Scotland following a campaign by Jeremy Balfour MSP. Balfour’s office confirmed it has received a letter from the cabinet secretary for the environment, climate change…

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