Year: 2020

Furlough scheme extended until April 2021

The furlough scheme has been extended until the end of April 2021 with the government continuing to contribute 80% towards wages to employee’s pay, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed today (17 December).  The government will also extend current government-guaranteed Covid-19 business loan schemes until the end of March.  This includes…

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PIF announces events schedule for 2021

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF), the UK’s trade association for pet businesses, has today announced its schedule of main events for 2021, after a year of “huge disruption to the pet industry”. PIF said the dates for upcoming events are Virtual Petindex (16-30 March 2021), the Pet Industry Federation Awards…

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How retailers can appeal to the eco-conscious pet parent

As is the case right now across consumer culture, pet owners are making purchases with the environment at the forefront of their mind. In fact, in a recent Beco survey, 78% of customers said that sustainability is a major influence when deciding what to buy. Times are definitely changing.  To…

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Bucktons launches new superior suet balls for wild birds

Pet specialist brand, Bucktons, has launched a new variety of its best-selling energy balls. As we head into winter, this new addition to the range is perfect timing as they look to support independent retailers preparing for the seasonal sales spike. The new Bucktons 160 Superior Suet Balls, with its…

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Interpet appoints international sales manager

UK pet and aquatics business Interpet has appointed Lester Bunce as its international sales manager to help meet “ongoing demand” for its product. Bunce, who will be working on sales outside the UK, has more than 28 years of experience in the pet industry, historically with Interpet and most recently…

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Discover Dogs to return to London in 2021

Discover Dogs is set to return to London next year, and will be hosted at the ExCeL London on 20 November and 21 November 2021.  The event, which was first held in 1996, did not take place this year due to the ongoing pandemic, but plans are now in place…

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Burns Pet Nutrition opens fifth store

Burns Pet Nutrition has announced the opening of a new store in Llandeilo, Wales this month.  The store is the fifth outlet to date for the pet food brand, and sells a variety of pet goods such as food, toys, and accessories.  The new site also features a bespoke health…

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Walker and Drake unveils cold pressed food range

Walker and Drake has launched a new range of cold pressed food for dogs, with recipes that use British-sourced meat and vegetables, as well as fish sourced from traceable fisheries. The manufacturer said its new recipes are “easily digestible”, grain and gluten free, promote good gut health, are hypoallergenic and…

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IPN achieves carbon negative status

Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) has announced that it is officially a carbon negative business, claiming to be the first major UK pet food manufacturer to achieve the accreditation.  The manufacturer has been accredited as achieving carbon negative status by Carbon Footprint, and has now launched its ‘A Positive Pawprint’ project…

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Scottish pet store target of robbery

A Scottish pet store has been the target of a robbery, which saw three leopard geckos, a fan footed gecko, two orchid mantis, and fifteen tortoises taken from the premises.  The owner of The Fin Room, which is located in Motherwell, confirmed the break-in via Facebook, adding that the incident…

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