Year: 2020

Crufts 2021 postponed until July

Crufts 2021 will now take place between 15 July and 18 July 2021 at the NEC Birmingham, after it was initially set to take place next March of next year. The event, which will celebrate its 130th anniversary in 2021, was due to take place between 11 and 14 March…

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Groomers launch new ‘Winter Berry Burst’ range

Dog grooming supply company, Groomers,  has introduced a limited edition ‘Winter Berry Burst’ range to its online store ahead of the Christmas period.  The range includes a shampoo retailing for £13.95, designed to “help to keep your dog’s coat cleansed and moisturised, as well as feeling and smelling fresh”. The…

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3i invests £125m in MPM to accelerate expansion

Natural pet food group MPM is set to receive a £125m investment from 3i Group in a bid to accelerate the group’s international expansion.  The Manchester-headquartered pet company sells dog and cat food under the Applaws, Encore and Reveal brands. The company differentiates itself through its high quality, human-grade products,…

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Lockdown footfall more resilient than in March

Footfall across UK retail destinations showed signs of resilience when compared with the first national lockdown last week, with footfall 57.7% lower than the same week in 2019, according to the latest figures from Springboard. Springboard said this is “demonstrably more resilient” than it was in the first complete week…

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The rise of D2C in pet care – How are brands adjusting to a new marketplace?

As lockdown restrictions have influenced major consumer behaviour changes, especially when it comes to shopping habits, it’s no surprise that brands across a variety of sectors have been tapping into D2C offerings as they present an easier, safer and more reliable option of purchasing. The pet care industry is no…

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RSPCA braces for ‘toughest Christmas yet’

The RSPCA said it is bracing for its “toughest Christmas yet”, amid fears that the fallout and financial struggles brought by the pandemic will lead to more pets being abandoned or neglected this winter.  In light of this, the charity has launched a new Christmas campaign entitled ‘Join the Christmas…

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Dogs Trust ‘puppy smuggling’ campaign sees support from Denton MP

Dogs Trust’s latest campaign to abolish puppy smuggling has received backing from Andrew Gwynne MP for Denton and Reddish, who has now urged his constituents to “do more research” before buying a puppy online.  For over six years that charity has said it has called on the government to ban…

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The Company of Animals launches new website

The Company of Animals has announced the launch of its new global website. The new site for the “one-stop destination” for pet products, dog training tools and pet ownership advice now offers consumers an “interactive hub” that is “designed to help bring dogs and their owners closer together”. The Company…

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Herbal Dog Co launches dog perfume range

Herbal Dog Co has launched a new chemical-free dog perfume and cologne collection ahead of the Chrtismas period to “capitalise” on the latest consumer trend of “investing in home comforts”.  The ‘Furbulous range’, will be available in 14 different scents and will feature a combination of popular scents and limited…

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MPM sold by ECI Partners

Premium natural pet food company MPM has been sold by ECI Partners, with completion of the sale subject to regulatory clearance.  The Manchester-headquartered pet company sells dog and cat food under the Applaws, Encore and Reveal brands.  Its products are sold across 50 countries and the business has maintained strong…

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