Retailers

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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A challenging retail environment

The last few months have been tough for UK retailers and with pressure on the high street unlikely to let up any time soon, factors such as Brexit, rising costs and online competition have left British merchants with little to celebrate. Although the macroeconomic picture seems to have improved more…

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Pet retailer to open UK’s first cinema and coffee bar for dogs

A pet retailer is to open the UK’s first cinema and coffee bar for dogs which will be accompanied by a play park and health store, this Saturday. The purpose-built complex cost £100,000 and forms part of an overall £1.3m revamp at PetPlace in Abergele. Pets can sip canine tea…

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