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Vet market grows as pet ownership continues to increase

The UK’s veterinary market, which comprises 5,331 practices, has risen from £5.04bn in 2021, to £6.3bn in 2023, according to the Office for National Statistics. Over the past five years, there has been a significant increase in the number of independent practices acquired by corporate operators. According to RCVS the…

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Supply chain pressures slow down retail growth

Continued supply chain pressures, including cost increases, delayed materials and shortages are the main concern for over a third of businesses, according to advisory firm BDO. The bi-monthly survey, which was conducted on 500 medium-sized businesses, reveals over three quarters (77%) are facing persistent disruptions within the supply chain. Faced…

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Tis the season to be Jollyes: The pet retailer on the rise

Sum up how happy you are with the company’s 2022? Fundamentally, I’m absolutely delighted. We set out on a journey of opening new stores and acquiring other more mature pet businesses in the last year, and whilst whilst we have benefited from the the underlying boost in pet ownership in…

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PIF successfully completes trial of Export Scheme

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced it has successfully passed the trial phase of the PIF Export Scheme, with pallets travelling across Europe and safely delivered to their respective destinations. The trial phase follows months of due diligence by the PIF team. The PIF said that after hearing from…

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UK consumer confidence sinks to new record low in June

UK consumer confidence has fallen to the lowest level since records began during the month of June, according to the latest figures from GfK. GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index decreased one point to -41, a new record with four measures down in comparison to the May 20 announcement, with one…

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Wilsons expands with new processing plant

Wilsons Pet Foods is set to further expand through the acquisition of Dunbia’s meat processing plant at Drongan, South Ayrshire.  The company previously operated out of two separate units in Perthshire but witnessed a “rapid growth” amid the pandemic and a rise in online sales. It was therefore necessary to…

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Retail responds to ‘underwhelming’ Spring Statement

Both Bira and CBI have expressed disappointment in the chancellor’s Spring Statement, with Bira having declared it is “underwhelmed with the offerings for independent businesses”. In his speech yesterday, Rishi Sunak outlined a series of measures to help combat the rising cost of living in his latest spring statement, including…

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New Scottish Veterinary Service unveiled

Field animal health and welfare functions currently delivered by the Animal and Plant Health Agency in Scotland are to be replaced by a new Scottish Veterinary Service (SVS). Speaking at the NFUS AGM, the Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon gave the green light to the new service, which will be…

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Wilsons Pet Food welcomes new national account manager

Wilsons Pet Food has appointed Roland Johnson to its commercial team as the firm’s account manager to continue to expand its presence in stores across the UK. According to the firm Johnson brings with him “a wealth” of retail and sales experience, with 18 years experience in the industry.  After…

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PetQuip to sponsor international trade conference

An event sponsored by three of the leading trade associations in the pet product, garden and leisure and home enhancement sectors has revealed its key speaker line up, with special measures being put in place to ensure the venue and the day’s activities are Covid-safe. The Future for International Trade…

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