Technology
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Jun- 2018 -14 June
New toy launched that combines ‘launcher’ and ‘ground pursuit’ games
Chuckit have launched their new Ringchaser toy for dogs that combines both “launcher” and “ground pursuit” games. The company says the toy will bring “innovation to the game of fetch” and has been inspired by one of the companies best-selling toys, the Ultra Ball. The product aims to emulate the…
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7 June
New micro-algae pet food startup receives £500k investment
A ‘micro-algae’ pet food startup has a received £500,000 investment from the Scottish Investment Bank (SIB) to enable the company to expand its team and build a pilot plant for its technology at a whiskey distillery. MiAlgae, founded by Douglas Martin, grows algae rich in omega-3 and other nutrients using…
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6 June
Pets at Home announce £2.5m warehouse update
Pets at Home has signed a £2.5m deal with Conveyor Networks to implement a warehouse automation project at its distribution centre in Northampton. The update comes as the company has seen “trifold growth” in ecommerce parcels and hopes that the new technology will “drive efficiencies, achieve greater productivity and deliver…
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4 June
New pet social media app allows businesses to connect directly with owners
New platform and social media hub Petbar will connect pet businesses directly with owners and pet lovers, giving companies the opportunity to market to target audiences. People can either sign up as pet owners or a business, and any businesses that register to the platform will be added to its…
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May- 2018 -22 May
Adobe to acquire Magento Commerce for $1.7bn
Technology firm Adobe has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Magento Commerce, an e-commerce platform, for $1.68bn (£1.24bn). According to the group the addition of the Magento Commerce Cloud will “enable commerce to be seamlessly integrated into the Adobe Experience Cloud, delivering a single platform that serves both B2B…
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4 May
BVA urges government to modernise disease surveillance
Leading vets have urged the government to work “collaboratively” with them to bring current disease surveillance networks up to date. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has set out a vision for animal health and disease monitoring in the UK, exploring how UK governments, the veterinary profession and key stakeholders can…
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Apr- 2018 -13 April
Retailers ‘need to invest in visualisation technology’ to boost online sales
Almost half of shoppers would spend more online if there was technology that helped them visualise and understand how products work without having to go in store, according to new research. The survey of 1,000 shoppers, conducted by full service e-commerce agency, PushON, found that 45% of people would be…
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Jan- 2018 -29 January
1 in 4 jobs at risk of being replaced by robots in the North
Northern and Midlands cities will be more exposed to job losses as the rise of robots continues, according to a new survey. The Centre for Cities is warning that national and local leaders should act now to prepare people and places for the changes ahead. Automation and globalisation will boost…
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