Retailing

Two private equity firms partner for Zooplus takeover

Zooplus, a leading European online pet platform, has welcomed a joint offer from Hellman and EQT Private Equity, who have partnered to take over the group for a €3.7bn (£3.1bn) joint offer. This represents a cash consideration of €480 (£404m) per zooplus share, and marks an increase of €10 versus…

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Rollout of £100 contactless limit begins

The nationwide rollout of a new £100 spending limit for contactless cards has started today (15 October).  Retailers across the UK will begin to accept contactless payments of up to £100, an increase from the previous £45 limit, which will reportedly give consumers “more flexibility” when shopping in-store.  According to…

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Contactless limit to hit £100 in October

The Government is set to raise the contactless card spending limit from £45 to £100 from 15 October 2021. Initial plans for the change were first announced in March’s budget announcement, and follow the increase from £30 to its current level at the start of the pandemic. The decision has…

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The Natural Vet opens new superstore

The Natural Vet has announced the opening of a new raw food superstore which will stock 28 brands of raw dog food, as well as natural treats, toys, health supplements and pet accessories. The Glasgow-based group provides holistic care for pets, supports fresh feeding and offers titre testing, herbal medicine,…

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Luxury pet store opens on King’s Road

Sloane Stanley has launched the ‘Love My Human Townhouse’, a “one-of-a-kind concept” from luxury pet lifestyle brand and grooming parlour, Love My Human. The debut site, which is located on the King’s Road in London, encompasses three storeys of “indulgent” dog services and experiences, and is located near to Love…

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Sandringham Estate launches dog accessory range 

An exclusive range of new dog accessories is now available at Sandringham Shop, on the grounds of Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.  The Royal parkland said its visitors and the surrounding Norfolk landscape were the inspiration behind the collection.  The estate said that dog visitors to the park can “now look…

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Catipilla launches in-store experience with Just for Pets

Luxury cat furniture business Catipilla has unveiled its first in-store retail experience during the recent opening of the new Just for Pets flagship store in Stafford. As people are now welcoming the return to physical shopping, Catipilla said the new in-store display wall is the “perfect way to appreciate the…

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R&R Country to open new pet shop

R&R Country, a local equestrian and country superstore based in Hemingbrough, is set to unveil its latest retail venture this Bank holiday weekend, with the launch of a new pet shop.  On 1 May at 10am, the doors will open and all customers will be welcomed with a 10% discount…

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VetPartners acquires online retailer VetUK

VetPartners has strengthened its position in the retail market and “taken a step towards the digital transformation of the veterinary sector” by acquiring online retailer VetUK. VetUK is one of the UK’s biggest online suppliers of pet care products, including toys, accessories, pet food, over-the-counter pet treatments, and veterinary prescription…

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February footfall rises across all destinations despite lockdown

Footfall across UK retail destinations rose by 16% in February against the previous month, despite the continuation of lockdown and ongoing restrictions on non-essential retail.  According to Springboard’s latest footfall monitor, this marks the largest month-on-month increase for February since its footfall data first became available in 2009.  Footfall rose…

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