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- 2015 -23 NovemberCurrent Affairs
PIF receives go-ahead on petshop licensing scheme
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced its support to retail members in order to gain their pet shop licence. PIF has just entered into a Primary Authority coordinated partnership with City of London Corporation, to support PIF retail members across England and Wales. This scheme is designed to…
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20 NovemberEvents
The winners of the Pet Industry Federation Awards
The winners of the The Pet Industry Federation Awards 2015 were unveiled this week at the Crowne Plaza City Centre Hotel in Liverpool. The awards were presented by actor Brian Blessed. The winners included: Independent Retailer of the Year: Ingleby Pet Supplies Pet Retail Chain of the Year: Pets Corner, Warminster Manufacturer of…
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19 NovemberCelebrities
Warminster store celebrates winning top industry award
Pet Retail Chain of the Year has been announced as Pets Corner in Warminster at this year’s Pet Industry Federation Awards. The awards, hosted by stage and screen actor Brian Blessed, took place at 60s themed ceremony this week. Pets Corner Warminster were amongst 45 other businesses that had been…
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Oct- 2015 -21 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Secure your place at the Pet Industry Federation Forum and Awards
Secure a place as tickets are selling out for the Pet Industry Federation Forum and Awards will take place on 17th- 18th November at the Crowne Plaza City Centre Hotel in Liverpool. With the ‘meet the buyer’ event on the 16 November already sold out, don’t miss out on the…
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2 OctoberEvents
Entries received for Pet Industry Federation Awards 2015
The Pet Industry Federation have announced the finalists in this year’s PIF Awards. This year’s finalists are: Pet Retail Chain of the Year – sponsored by Natures Menu Pets Corner, Warminster Independent Retailer of the Year – sponsored by Intelligent Retail Betty & Butch, Manchester Ingleby Pet Supplies, Teeside Nurture…
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Sep- 2015 -23 SeptemberTrade Organisations
PIF’s November forum to reveal pet sector’s brand performance
The UK will soon see the first robust sales tracking insights for the country’s pet food industry (non-grocery). The development follows the Pet Industry Federation’s (PIF’s) collaboration with market research specialists, GfK. Since January 2015, with the assistance of PIF, retailers have been contributing their monthly sales data which enables GfK to provide accurate and…
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Jul- 2015 -27 JulyEvents
Pet Industry Federation’s Awards now open!
Nominations for the 2015 Pet Industry Federation Awards are now open, and all pet businesses are invited to enter their business or a colleague in one of 10 Award categories. It’s free to enter the Pet Industry Federation Awards and to be in with a chance of winning you…
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3 JulyTrade Organisations
The PIF teams up with Hadlow College
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) and Hadlow College will be working in partnership to manage the dog grooming school based at Hadlow in Kent. The Hadlow PIF Dog Grooming School will offer industry-recognised City & Guilds qualifications. The venture is the first of its kind. ‘This enterprise provides an excellent…
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Jun- 2015 -26 JuneIndustry News
The Pet Industry Federation responds to Watchdog programme
BBC programme Watchdog covered the pet industry last week, with an undercover investigation of major retail chain Pets at Home. Following the broadcast, the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) issued a reminder to retailers on the subject of staff training. Nigel Baker, chief executive of PIF said: ‘Although Pets at Home…
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Apr- 2015 -9 AprilTrade Organisations
PIF Receives Accreditation for Overseas Trade Show Funding
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has been successfully accredited for the UKTI’s Trade Access Programme (TAP). The organisation is looking forward to working with UKTI to develop and deliver a programme of customer support at international trade shows. TAP provides funding in the form of grants for eligible UK businesses…
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