Brighton

PetPlace unveils revamped store at Llangefni

PetPlace has opened its doors to its 25,000 sq ft Llangefni store, following renovations. The opening of the new store featured an obstacle course, face painting, free ice cream, microchipping clinics, brand discounts and a host of games and activities for pets and their owners. “World-renowned” animal psychologist Roger Mugford,…

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High street footfall continues to lag behind pre-pandemic levels

Footfall levels remain 23% below pre-pandemic levels in February 2022 as rising costs are reportedly set to “batter” retailers from 1 April, according to RSM. The latest data from Datscha, analysed by RSM, shows the overall decline in footfall is the worst in London with numbers on Oxford Street down…

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Arden Grange launches new national advertising campaign

Arden Grange super premium pet food will launch a new national TV advertising campaign, ‘Arden Grange – The Home of the Range,’ which will be broadcast from 1 February across ITV, Channel4 and Sky networks. Having just celebrated 25 years in business, the company said its new Arden Grange TV…

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The Pack partners with UK restaurants for vegan dog food menus

Plant-based dog food company The Pack has partnered with some of the UK’s leading restaurants and cafes to serve vegan dog food during Veganuary.  Customers’ dogs at participating restaurants across the UK will be offered a complimentary ‘Dogs Dinner Done Right’ vegan meal of their choice.  Three complete flavours will…

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Pets at Home opens new Brighton pet care centre

Pets at Home has announced the opening of its brand new pet care centre in Brighton, on Carden Retail Park, offering the “ultimate experience” for pet owners and pets. Specialist pet care advisors will be on hand to support pet owners with flea and worm subscription advice, free weight checks…

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Bruce’s doggy day care acquires Buddies

Bruce’s doggy day care has announced the acquisition of Buddies, the second largest doggy day care in the UK for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition brings the total number of Bruce’s sites to eight, with further openings planned for 2022. All current Buddies staff have been retained as part of…

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OATA appoints new scientific support officer

OATA has announced that Matthew Hill will be joining its team as a scientific support officer.  He joins from the University of Portsmouth where he was a research associate working on trade data analysis. In his new role, he will support OATA’s Scientific and Technical advisor with analysis, research and…

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Edinburgh and London crowned pet ownership ‘hotspots’

Edinburgh has seen a 140% increase in pet ownership over the last year, the largest increase outside of London, according to new data from pet insurance provider Bought By Many.  The group analysed the increase in policy numbers across the UK to determine the top pet hotspots. The growth in…

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Dog groomer sets up Brighton salon

Dog groomer Lydia Woodman has opened up her own Brighton salon, after discovering that  a small pet supply shop where she groomed dogs was set to close.  Woofmans is now set to open today (22 September), after Woodman sold her car to fund the business opening.  Woodman told the Brighton…

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Labour pledges £10 minimum wage for all workers over 16

Jeremy Corbyn has pledged a £10 an hour minimum wage for all workers over 16 if his party is elected to government. In a speech delivered to the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in Brighton, Corbyn said Labour would also deliver action on the gender pay gap, equal rights for all…

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