Pet Industry Federation
This coverage reports on news, initiatives, and industry developments from the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), the UK’s leading trade association for pet businesses. Pet Gazette covers PIF’s role in representing retailers, groomers, suppliers, and service providers, including updates on training programmes, events, lobbying efforts, and industry standards. Coverage provides analysis of how PIF’s work influences commercial opportunities, best practices, and the growth of the UK petcare sector.
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Nov- 2016 -4 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Doggy Day Care wins national award
Surrey-based dog crèche business, Bruce’s Doggy Day Care, has won a leading pet industry national award. The small business collected the top prize in the Pet Services Dog Day Care & Boarding category at the Pet Industry Federation Awards on 1 November. Competition was stiff, with just six businesses making…
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3 NovemberCurrent Affairs
PIF reveals 2016 award winners
Companies throughout the pet industry are celebrating after scooping up awards. The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) named its 2016 winners on November 1, at Wokefield Park Hotel near Reading. Actor and comedian, Chris Barrie, presented the event which was organised by the PIF. Hundreds of pet industry professionals attended. The…
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Sep- 2016 -28 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Dog crèche business recognised for national award
Surrey-based dog crèche business, Bruce’s Doggy Day Care, has reached the finals of a national pet trade award in the same month it announced further growth. The fast-growing small business is a finalist in the Pet Industry Federation Awards Pet Services Dog Day Care & Boarding category. The awards…
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23 SeptemberEvents
PIF offers free bubbly to pet businesses
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) will be offering new members a free bottle of bubbly, if they join on the PIF stand at PATS Telford on 25-26 September 2016. The pet industry trade organisation will also waive the £60 set-up fee. To celebrate the launch of its exclusive new card-processing solution,…
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21 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Pet boarding sector shows growth
The pet boarding industry is growing steadily with the number of licences issued by local authorities increasing year on year, according to initial findings revealed by the Pet Industry Federation (PIF). A Freedom of Information request in June to nearly 400 councils, found that the average number of licensed kennels and catteries has…
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20 SeptemberEvents
Pet Industry Federation Awards 2016 receive record entries
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has revealed the finalists for this year’s PIF Awards. The Pet Industry Federation Awards celebrate those pet businesses that have made outstanding achievements throughout the year. It also provides an opportunity for the whole industry to come together, socialise and network over a three-course…
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14 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
PIF launches new member benefit
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has today announced the launch of a card-processing solution benefit available to its members. PIF has partnered with Chip & PIN Solutions and under the terms of the agreement, PIF members will not only receive discounted card payment solutions and great advice about how to get started with…
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7 SeptemberEvents
PIF Forum & Awards tickets go on sale
Tickets are on sale now for the 2016 Pet Industry Federation’s Forum & Awards. The event takes place on November 1 2016 at Wokefield Park hotel, near Reading. Spaces are limited so early booking is advised. Delagates will enjoy a day of networking and talks. Topics include: Safeguarding the future of the…
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Aug- 2016 -10 AugustCurrent Affairs
Business opportunities at UK grooming event
Pet retailers and manufacturers have a fantastic opportunity to diversify and access a thriving market of the pet sector by attending this year’s British Dog Grooming Championship. The event, which will be held on Sunday 2 October at Warwickshire Exhibition Centre near Leamington Spa is organised by the British Dog Groomers’…
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Jul- 2016 -21 JulyCurrent Affairs
Your last chance to enter the Pet Industry Federation Awards
It’s time to showcase your pet business. Entering your company into the 2016 Pet Industry Federation Awards is quick, easy and absolutely free. Simply outline, in no more than 500 words, why you think your business should receive the award. The winners will be announced at the 2016 Pet Industry Federation Awards…
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