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Feb- 2022 -

9 February

Ipet Network to offer End Point Assessments for apprenticeships

Ipet, which creates Ofqual regulated qualifications for the animal sector, has recently been approved to provide End Point Assessments for apprenticeships. Ipet said it has already teamed up with Haddon Training and Keits Training Services to offer the assessments for apprentices in organisations such as Pets At Home, completing the…

8 February

Product Guru to host hybrid pet event featuring UK’s biggest retailers

Glasgow-based online platform Product Guru is set to host the “most innovative pet retail event of the year”, with the launch of its Huddles events. After finding “major success” with its Virtual Pitch events, Product Guru continues to evolve upon its mission of connecting brands and retailers in innovative ways…

8 February

Click-2-Heel unveils new online training kit

Click-2-Heel has announced the release of a new online training programme as part of its ‘Puppy Starter Kit’, comprising free puppy training videos that are available throughout February 2022. The release marks a year since Click-2-Heel’s founder, dog trainer and Crufts Obedience Champion, Di Martin hosted a series of free…

4 February

Lintbells names Fiona Hope as new CEO

Lintbells, parent company of YuMOVE, has announced that Fiona Hope, chief commercial officer (CCO), will step into the CEO role from the beginning of February. It also revealed Lintbells co-founder and current CEO, Dr John Howie DL will step into the innovation role to put “greater focus” on Lintbells’ pipeline…

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31 January

Mars Petcare invests £1.25m in Hope Reef campaign

Mars Petcare is marking the launch of its latest ‘Sheba Hope Reef’ campaign with a £1.25m investment in in-store and online support across all channels to raise maximum awareness. It revealed the new programme supports its global ambition of restoring 185,000 metres squared of coral reef by 2029. The retailer…

24 January

Bark and Birch continues global expansion

British Global Dog Services company Bark and Birch Global has announced its expansion into several new territories in 2022 including Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Hong Kong. It revealed the company will also expand into further European territories including France and Germany this year. The brand now has over 100…

21 January

Barking Bags to feature on Dragons Den

Barking Bags, a pet accessory business based near Milton Keynes, has announced it is about to set foot in the BBC One Dragon’s Den on 27 January. The brand was created by Debbie Greaves and partner, Rob Angell who were both inspired by the need to find a bag that…

20 January

Jollyes sets sights on expansion as sales surge

Jollyes has announced “ambitious” growth plans after seeing sales surge to a “record high” £42m in the half year to 30 November. It revealed the retailer plans to open 20 new stores in the next 12 months, including new Scottish stores in Edinburgh, Glenrothes and Stirling, a new Welsh store…

19 January

Lifespan of overweight dogs cut short by up to a year, data finds

Some overweight dogs’ lives could be cut short by up to a year, according to tails.com research. It revealed owners “admit” that their dogs may be wise to their weaknesses around treats and human snacks, with 46% of owners admitting to giving in to their dog simply for ‘looking cute’,…

6 January

Arden Grange expands Sensitive Dry Dog Food Range

Arden Grange, has updated its Sensitive Range with the launch of new ‘Superfood Blend’ recipes, as well as two new products – Sensitive Adult Mini and Sensitive Adult Large Breed for dogs. The new products, which will be available to order from February 2022, are grain-free and include ocean white…