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Welcome to the new Pet Gazette website

It’s sleek, streamlined and better than ever. I may be biased but I hope you’ll agree that Pet Gazette’s new website is looking stunning. We’re proud to launch the site as the home of breaking news. Our team is busy tracking down the best stories, exciting products and innovations to bring…

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Lovejoys Launches a new Grain-Free Dry Food

Lovejoys is expanding its product range in response to independent retailer demand and launching Pure & Simple dry food. The new grain-free products are available in 2kg and 12kg bags in three flavours: Turkey, Lamb and Salmon. The dry food uses sweet potato and fruit to provide all the dietary…

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Independents’ Day and Independent Retailer Month unite

This year’s ‘Independents’ Day’ campaign has kicked-off with the news that it will be supported by the Independent Retailer Month. To be held on 4 July, the third annual Independents’ Day is a nationwide event designed to get the public to visit independent retailers they may have previously overlooked. By…

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Nationwide Easter egg hunt planned to tackle declining footfall

Fifty-six UK towns will launch the ‘Enjoy an Independent Easter’ campaign on 23 March in a bid to encourage more shoppers into town centres. Over 1,100 retailers will participate in the event, created by ‘retail champion’ Clare Rayner to reward consumers for taking the time to visit their local, independent…

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Dog Rocks ceases Amazon supply

Dog Rocks has announced it will stop supplying stock Amazon Retail in the UK pet market following a successful year of sales. Despite the volumes sold, Dog Rocks has decided to end supply in the hope that, when stock is depleted, realistic RRP and MAP will be reinforced and the…

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Independent retailer mentoring scheme launched

The National Skills Academy for Retail has launched a business mentoring service for independent retailers. The scheme, entitled ‘Business Mentoring’, has been announced during Independent Retailer Month, during which retailers are being urged to promote themselves through sales and events to raise their profile in their local area. Business Mentoring…

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Independent retailer mentoring scheme launched

The National Skills Academy for Retail has launched a business mentoring service for independent retailers. The scheme, entitled ‘Business Mentoring’, has been announced during Independent Retailer Month, during which retailers are being urged to promote themselves through sales and events to raise their profile in their local area. Business Mentoring…

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Pet Care Trade Association supports Independents’ Day

Organised by Skillsmart Retail and supported by the National Skills Academy for Retail, Independents’ Day encourages the public to buy at least one item from an independent retailer. Chief executive of the Pet Care Trade Association Janet Nunn said: “For a pet owner, nothing beats the experience of a bright,…

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Pet Care Trade Association supports Independents’ Day

Organised by Skillsmart Retail and supported by the National Skills Academy for Retail, Independents’ Day encourages the public to buy at least one item from an independent retailer. Chief executive of the Pet Care Trade Association Janet Nunn said: “For a pet owner, nothing beats the experience of a bright,…

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Independents’ Day

Don’t put the bunting away just yet – independent retailers of every ilk will be celebrated on 4 July as part of Independents’ Day. Independents’ Day comes at the start of Independent Retailer Month and is seen as a chance for the public to show their support for the 169,000-plus…

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