Pet Accessories

Instagram boosts sales of pet products

UK pet owners seeking Instagram fame for their cats and dogs are responsible for a rise in sales of animal grooming products and accessories, according to leading retailer Argos. Ssales of premium grooming products at Argos have risen by  163 percent, compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, pet…

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Pet food supplier, Kennelpak, is acquired by Enact

Kennelpak, a leading supplier of pet food and products with its own retail chain under the Kennelgate brand, has been sold to SME investor Enact, managed by private equity firm Endless LLP. Clearwater International advised the shareholders of Kennelpak on the sale. Established in 1974, Kennelpak retails a selection of pet…

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Pet ownership adds €35.5 to Europe’s economy, finds the FEDIAF

The popularity of cats, dogs, ornamental birds and small mammals remains very high in Europe, reported the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA). The announcement follows the presentation of new facts and figures by the European Pet Food Industry Federation. Around 80 million households in Europe owned at least one pet…

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Pet accessories market expected to top £1bn by 2021

New research from Mintel reveals that nearly a quarter (24 percent) of the UK’s pet owners say it’s important to keep up-to-date with the latest styles of pet accessories. Today’s pet owners truly believe their four legged friends are enjoying the gifts they bestow upon them. More than half (56…

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‘Walk in the Park’ raises £3,000 for Birmingham Dogs Home

The ‘Walk in the Park’ event at Walsall Arboretum on 11 June helped raise close to £3000 for Birmingham Dogs Home. Over 400 people and their dogs enjoyed the day. Many families took part with pets they had adopted from the Home. Sponsored by Walsall based pet accessories company Ancol…

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Ancol launches new trade catalogue

Ancol has launched its 2017/18-trade catalogue, showcasing more than 200 new products. New additions include collars, leads and harnesses for both cats and dogs, premium quality beds and comfy cushions, together with a selection of new dog coats which now are all fitted with a harness hole. Sarah Lane, sales…

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German company seeks UK pet accessories

An upcoming business event will place international buyers in touch with UK pet accessories manufacturers. German company Waschbär will attend a ‘Meet the International Buyers’ day organised by Gardenex, in Brasted, Kent on 7 June 2017. It will be one of seven product buyers from Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, Latvia and…

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Henry Wag announces rebrand

Pet accessories manufacturer, Henry Wag, has rebranded. Henry Wag ‘s range of products is designed to improve the health and wellbeing of pets and simplify pet ownership. The new branding of the Henry Wag range is positioned to demonstrate how its products will enhance the lifestyle of pets and their owners…

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Royal Award for TastyBone

TastyBone has been recognised for its worldwide expansion and export growth. The company has received the 2017 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category. Part of the Lancashire based pet food manufacturer, Pets Choice, TastyBone manufactures of nylon, edible, rubber chew and play toys for dogs. Focused on export…

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Mutneys

Salon-standard grooming products from a family firm For more than two decades, Mutneys has been manufacturing bio-degradable, eco-friendly pet shampoos and conditioners. Its products are developed in working grooming salons and manufactured and bottled in the UK. Family Business Jamie and Stephanie Roberts founded their business in 1995. Originally called…

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