Bark
This coverage focuses on Bark, a pet products and services brand known for its innovative toys, treats, and subscription offerings, and its role in the UK pet retail and supply chain market. Pet Gazette reports on Bark’s product launches, marketing strategies, partnerships with retailers and distributors, and expansion into new categories. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights into the brand’s market positioning, consumer demand trends, and opportunities within the growing pet lifestyle sector.
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Apr- 2018 -23 AprilBusiness
Crufts-qualifying dog dies in the care of dog boarding company
A Crufts-qualifying dog has died in the care of a host family working for Barking Mad, a company that arranges host families to look after dogs rather than taking them to a kennel. The company has apologised to Jennifer Smith, owner of Reacher who was hit by a car in…
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Jan- 2018 -18 JanuaryRetailers
Pets at Home closes all of its Barkers stores
Pets at Home has confirmed the closure of all seven of its Barkers stores across the country by the end of March. Pets at Home opened seven Barkers stores across the country in Bristol, Surrey, West Yorkshire, Marlow, London, Kent and Wilmslow. The shops were dog-centric outlets, offering toys, accessories,…
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Nov- 2017 -15 NovemberCurrent Affairs
7m pet owners could be feeding toxic food to dogs and cats
A new survey from Webbox has suggests that over 7 million (60 percent) pet owners in the UK are giving their companions human foods that are toxic when consumed by dogs and cats. The research, commissioned by pet food manufacturer Webbox, suggested that 1.4 million pet owners could be feeding their…
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6 NovemberCurrent Affairs
BETA International names judging panel for Innovation Awards
BETA International 2018 has announced the judging panel for its Innovation Awards. The accolades will reward new products possessing flair, creativity, cutting-edge technology and inspirational invention. Each judge is an expert in his or her own field and selected for their depth of knowledge and expertise. For the 2018 competition,…
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Oct- 2017 -16 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Shortlist announced for PIF awards
The PIF has revealed the finalists for this year’s Pet Industry Federation Awards. This year’s finalists are: Independent Retailer of the Year – sponsored by ROYAL CANIN & James Wellbeloved Creature Comforts, Glasgow Millies Wolfheart, Keighley PetLondon, Marylebone, London The Pet Experience, Weymouth Trusty Pet Supplies, Derby Unique Pets, Aylesbury…
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Sep- 2017 -4 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Charity braces itself for back-to-school dumped dogs
As children across the UK go back to school, Dogs Trust has identified a trend which sees some families hand their dogs into rescue centres as soon as their children go back to school. Last year, on September 5th, the start of the new school year, we recorded one of the…
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Jun- 2017 -14 JuneCurrent Affairs
Burns by Your Side scoops up volunteering award
Burns by Your Side, a community scheme initiative led by Burns Pet Nutrition, received the award for Best Volunteer Group (over 25) at the Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS) Volunteering Awards on 7 June. Burns Pet Nutrition is a family company in Wales that makes specialist foods designed for…
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14 JuneEvents
Over £70,000 raised for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Essex residents raised over £70,000 at Battersea’s Muddy Dog Challenge, supported by LV=. Taking place at Stansted Park Estate, over 500 participants were given the opportunity to take on the UK’s first 2.5km and 5km obstacle course. Runners and their furry companions attempted some obstacles –including taking on scramble nets,…
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Mar- 2017 -15 MarchCurrent Affairs
Atlanta Pet Fair & Conference reports rising visitor numbers
The recently-concluded Atlanta Pet Fair & Conference saw a spike in attendance. The USA’s southeast trade show, conference and competition for professional pet stylists and service professionals received a nine percent jump in visitor numbers in its second year at the Georgia International Convention Centre. Atlanta Pet Fair & Conference…
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7 MarchCurrent Affairs
Forthglade investor backs Pet Food UK
Piper is investing £5m into Pet Food UK, the company behind the Barking Heads, Meowing Heads and AATU brands. Barking Heads for dogs and Meowing Heads for cats are predominantly dry premium natural pet food ranges formulated with the highest quality ingredients sourced from the UK. Today, the Pet Food UK brands are sold…
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