Retailing
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May- 2020 -15 May
Effipro now available to retailers
Effipro is now available to be sold over the counter in pet shops and retail outlets following a recent change in legal classification. The flea and tick treatment was previously only dispensed by a vet, pharmacist or SQP, but is now classified as AVM-GSL. The re-classification enables retailers to now…
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14 May
Zooplus welcomes ‘successful’ Q1 trading
Zooplus revealed it has had a “successful” first quarter of trading, maintaining “uninterrupted operations” despite the worldwide pandemic. In the first quarter of the year, total sales rose by 21% to €439.9m (£389m) against €363.2m (£321m) the year prior. The group said that this was “primarily driven” by “loyal existing…
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Apr- 2020 -29 April
PFMA notes ‘substantial rise’ in bird food sales
The Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) revealed it has seen a “huge shift” in bird food sales in light of the ongoing pandemic. PFMA members have seen bird food sales shift from stores to online in the last four weeks amid the nationwide lockdown, though warn that many retailers have…
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Dec- 2019 -6 December
Pet owners to spend £900m this Christmas
Some 75% of pets in the UK will receive their own Christmas present this year, according to a recent survey of pet owners published by Cox and Cox. The survey revealed that pet owners spend an average of £25 per animal on Christmas treats and gifts. This equates to a…
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Nov- 2019 -18 November
Conservatives pledge business rates review
The Conservative Party has pledged a business rates review which aims to “reduce the burden” on UK businesses, as part of its election campaign. It said business rates are one of the “top concerns” of British businesses, and added that a Conservative majority Government will launch a “fundamental review” at…
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4 November
Arcadia unveils updated E27 compact bird lamp
The Arcadia E27 has unveiled its updated compact bird lamp, which has been re-designed and re-branded for 2019. According to the group, after an “extensive period” of research and redesign, and by using the latest in German technology, it has been able to further update and improve its screw in…
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Oct- 2018 -12 October
Brits to spend over £2bn on pet care products and services by 2023
New research has found the UK pet product and service market is expected reach a value of £2.1bn by 2023, a 25 percent increase from an estimated £1.7bn in 2018. According the research by Mintel shows six in 10 pet owners bought pet products in 2017, with toys being the…
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Oct- 2017 -26 October
Record reduction in retail employment
There has been a record reduction in the amount of people and hours worked in retail employment, according to the BRC. Hours worked in retail fell by 4.2 percent compared with the same quarter a year ago. Reductions in hours worked on both full-time and part-time contracts contributed. This is…
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Jan- 2017 -23 January
LOGIC® Diar-stop renamed LOGIC® Firm
Ceva Animal Health, manufacturer of veterinary strength supplements LOGIC® for cats and dogs, has renamed its supplement to support digestion, LOGIC® Firm. LOGIC Firm, which was previously known as LOGIC® Diar-stop, is a palatable oral paste. It contains intestinal protectants including montmorillonite, electrolytes and dextrose to maintain intestinal function by…
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23 January
MedicAnimal commits £6k a year to animal charities in 2017
UK online pet healthcare retailer, MedicAnimal, is continuing its ongoing commitment to animal charities in 2017. Each month, MedicAnimal’s VIP customers can vote for “the Pet Charity of the month” to win a prize of £500. The scheme, which began in September 2016, allows VIP MedicAnimal customers to vote for…
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