Coventry

Funko launches first ever pet accessory line

Funko Europe has announced the launch of its next Loungefly line, a brand-new range of accessories just for pets. The new collections are inspired by fan-favourite characters including Disney Lilo and Stitch, Disney Winnie the Pooh, Star Wars Darth Vader, Star Wars Ewok, Marvel Loki and Marvel Spider-Man. The harnesses,…

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Jollyes to renovate new Coventry store before re-opening

Jollyes is set to renovate its new Tile Hill store in Coventry, following its acquisition from Bannerbrook Pets in November. The store will be given a new look and internal layout in time for re-opening on 8 April 2022. Jollyses said it hopes the makeover will make the shopping experience…

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Jollyes acquires Bannerbrook Pets

Pet retailer Jollyes has purchased Bannerbrook Pets in Coventry for an undisclosed sum. Established by entrepreneurs Steve Teasdale and Andy Gattner in 2004, the Bannerbrook Pets store in Gramercy Park, Banner Lane, has built up a loyal customer following in Tile Hill, Coventry. The agreement to purchase Bannerbrook Pets is…

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Doggy Doggy Yum Yum wins Best New Product at Pedigree Wholesale event

Doggy Doggy Yum Yum has been awarded ‘Best New Product of the Year’ by Pedigree Wholesale Ltd, one of the UK’s largest distributors of pet products, at its recent Pedigree Wholesale Supplier Day.  The event, which was held at the Coventry Building Society Arena in Warwickshire, was attended by the…

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Pets at Home reopens new grooming salon in Coventry store

Pets at Home has opened the doors to its new look pet care centre in Coventry, on Gallagher Retail Park. The revamped store is now home to a new grooming salon, which offers a wide range of grooming services for dogs, including full grooms, spa treatments, puppy grooming, bath, brush…

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Percuro Primal Pet Food secures funding from Coventry University

Percuro Primal Pet Food has revealed that it has secured funding from the European Regional Development Fund through the ‘Proof-of-Concept’ programme, which is delivered by Coventry University. The funding enabled the group to carry out a “full feasibility study” that helped to establish market demand for the product through consumer…

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Just for Pets named best Pet Retailer at industry awards

Just for Pets has been named as PetQuip’s UK Pet Retailer of the year 2021, having first won the award in 2019.  The group, which operates 18 pet stores around England and has a new website, said it has made “significant investments” into its stores and team members.  It has…

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Government launches £95m recovery fund for high street

A new £95m government-funded scheme will support 68 “historic” high streets in England to recover from “declining footfall” and the impact of the pandemic. The initiative, High Streets Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ), will work with local authorities to convert disused buildings into new shops, workplaces and community spaces. HSHAZ will…

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Vital Pet Group strengthens its senior management team

Vital Pet Group has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of three new recruits. Heather McManus takes on a new post as sales and marketing director, whilst Helen Goddard has been appointed as its senior buying. Joining them, Zoe Fleming has been appointed as its head of customer…

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Breeder receives lifetime ban for ear-cropping

A celebrity dog breeder has been banned from keeping dogs for life and ordered to pay more than £10,000 after he admitted to taking part in illegally cropping puppies’ ears. Breeder Simon Davis mutilated the puppies’ ears, then sold them on for thousands of pounds to customers including Little Mix…

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