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RCVS appoints new junior vice president

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has announced the appointment of Tim Hutchinson MRCVS as its new junior vice president. Hutchinson is a small animal veterinary surgeon based in South Oxfordshire.  He is  also a managing partner of Larkmead Vets and also a director at the independent veterinary community…

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PIF launches Small Business Support membership

DJH Corporate Finance (formerly DTE Corporate Finance) has announced its advisory role in the acquisition of 3BM Group, a prominent property services business specialising in project management, consultancy services, architecture and planning, by RSK, a global leader in the delivery of sustainable solutions with more than 200 environmental, engineering and…

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Footfall jumps 7.9% during Black Friday 2023

Black Friday footfall jumped by 7.9% against the week previous across all UK retail destinations, providing retailers with a much needed boost during the Golden Quarter, according to the latest figures from MRI Software.  Much of the uplift was driven by Black Friday itself, with destinations benefiting from increased footfall…

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PetPlace revamps Abergele store

PetPlace has revamped its Abergele store to include a cinema and play park, opening a new headquarters in Kinmel Bay and recently unveiling a revamped building in Llangefni. The 25,000 sq ft site which includes a play park, dog wash and coffee bar was redeveloped by Old Colwyn-based Parra’s Construction.…

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Government appoints two new deputy chief veterinary officers

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced the appointments of Ele Brown and Jorge Martin-Almagro deputy chief veterinary officers (CVO). Brown has been appointed as the deputy CVO for national, domestic and exotic diseases while Martin-Almagro has been appointed deputy CVO for international and trade affairs. Brown…

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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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Dogs go vegan: The plant-based diet and the pet food industry

It goes without saying that a plant-based diet has become conventional in society. From 2010 to 2020 the vegan population in the UK increased by 350% after it became clear that action needed to be taken against climate change. In fact, pet food manufacturer Percuro mentions that ‘eating a plant-based…

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Bob Martin partners with Pets As Therapy 

Pet care brand Bob Martin has announced that it will partner with Pets As Therapy for a new pledge to help raise awareness of the mental and physical support that pets can provide. The partnership will see Bob Martin “use its industry voice” to assist with the charity’s recruitment drive…

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Just for Pets to open new East Bridgford store

Specialist pet retailer, Just for Pets, has announced plans to open a 4,500 sq ft store in East Bridgford near Nottingham, as part of the company’s expansion strategy which was revealed in July.  Just for Pets was acquired with 16 locations in October 2017 by Pedigree Wholesale Ltd, a family-owned…

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Marston pet shop converted to charity shop

The former owner of Marston-based pet shop Pads and Paws has given his lease to a hospice charity but will continue to run the site, according to local paper the Oxford Mail.  Sean Woodward reportedly made the move after witnessing the work Sobell House Hospice does “first-hand”, later asking the…

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