Retailers

Apr- 2019 -

9 April

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,…

Mar- 2019 -

28 March

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…

14 March

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…

Feb- 2019 -

22 February

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,…

21 February

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.…

21 February

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…

20 February

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…

5 February

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…

4 February

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…

1 February

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…