Glasgow

Dec- 2022 -

20 December

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…

Mar- 2022 -

31 March

Economy

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…

Feb- 2022 -

8 February

Product Guru to host hybrid pet event featuring UK’s biggest retailers

Glasgow-based online platform Product Guru is set to host the “most innovative pet retail event of the year”, with the launch of its Huddles events. After finding “major success” with its Virtual Pitch events, Product Guru continues to evolve upon its mission of connecting brands and retailers in innovative ways…

Nov- 2021 -

4 November

Events

Dog Lover Show Glasgow SEC & The Event Complex Aberdeen

Scotland’s favourite dog show returns for 2022! In addition to Glasgow, The Dog Lover Show will be arriving in Aberdeen in March 2022. We welcome new and existing exhibitors the opportunity to book space and reach a lucrative Scottish dog loving audience. Consumer demand and the success at Glasgow’s SEC…

Aug- 2021 -

17 August

Retailing

The Natural Vet opens new superstore

The Natural Vet has announced the opening of a new raw food superstore which will stock 28 brands of raw dog food, as well as natural treats, toys, health supplements and pet accessories. The Glasgow-based group provides holistic care for pets, supports fresh feeding and offers titre testing, herbal medicine,…

Apr- 2021 -

19 April

Business

Natural dog food company wins Dragon’s Den investment

A natural dog treat company has won a significant investment offer while appearing on the hit BBC television show, Dragon’s Den. Opie’s Emporium, a pet food company based in Glasgow, received an offer of £55,000 for a 35% stake in the company from businessman Tuker Suleyman while appearing on the…

Jan- 2021 -

28 January

Charities

Online ‘dog treat’ searches reach record high

Online searches for “dog treats” has reached an all-time high in the UK, according to newly released Google search data. The search data analysis, commissioned by a dog-friendly holiday park in Devon, has revealed that searches for dog treats rose 82% year-on-year in December. The data also showed that Plymouth…

Aug- 2020 -

11 August

Events

The Dog Lover Show postponed for second time

Organisers of the Dog Lover Show have confirmed that the event, which was set to take place next March, will no longer go ahead. The event, which was first scheduled for 5 September and 6 September 2020, was initially postponed until March 2021. Following last week’s announcement that NHS Louisa…

Jul- 2020 -

24 July

Veterinary

University of Bristol appoints new head of vet school

The University of Bristol has appointed Tim Parkin as the new head of the University’s veterinary school. His role will be effective from 9 November. Professor Parkin is himself a Bristol alumni, having previously qualified with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree in 1998. He joined the University of Glasgow…

6 July

Tips

How to Help Your Dog Deal With Pandemic

The pandemic has seen most of us more at home, with more time spent with our pets. Dogs are always so much happier when their masters are at home. This particular dog even sprained its tail from the sheer joy of spending more time with its owner. While it is…