Productivity

VetPlus plans to invest £2m in Lytham facility

Veterinary medicine manufacturer VetPlus has announced a £2m investment in its innovation facility, located in Lytham. According to VetPlus, the investment aims to “revolutionise the business’ production capabilities, elevate product quality, and reinforce the company’s commitment to delivering best-in-class solutions created by its in-house research and development team”. Among the…

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Supply chain pressures slow down retail growth

Continued supply chain pressures, including cost increases, delayed materials and shortages are the main concern for over a third of businesses, according to advisory firm BDO. The bi-monthly survey, which was conducted on 500 medium-sized businesses, reveals over three quarters (77%) are facing persistent disruptions within the supply chain. Faced…

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IPN partners with ​Leeds Beckett amid sustainability initiative

Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) has partnered with academic experts at Leeds Beckett University on a new project to audit and reduce the carbon emissions of its full supply chain. The partnership is a two-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme which will use a Carbon Footprint Evaluation Model to ensure IPN…

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Retail responds to ‘underwhelming’ Spring Statement

Both Bira and CBI have expressed disappointment in the chancellor’s Spring Statement, with Bira having declared it is “underwhelmed with the offerings for independent businesses”. In his speech yesterday, Rishi Sunak outlined a series of measures to help combat the rising cost of living in his latest spring statement, including…

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Over 40 employee groups pen letter urging Sunak to cut business rates

The CBI, along with 41 trade associations spanning the UK economy, have issued a joint statement urging the chancellor Rishi Sunak to reform the business rates system and “unleash a wave of business investment across key government priorities, including net zero and levelling up”. The joint statement from businesses is…

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UK economy surges 4.8% in June

The UK economy grew by 4.8% in June as Covid-19 restrictions surrounding retail and leisure were eased across the UK, according to figures published by the Office of National Statistics (ONS).  Gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have grown for a fifth consecutive month in June 2021, by 1.0%,…

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Advancing Digital Innovation to Deliver Actionable Insights in The Veterinary Clinic

The animal health ecosystem is going through a digital transformation, as disruptive tools reshape the way we think about the prevention and prediction of disease, and veterinarians are increasingly using a variety of new digital solutions to empower them in the workplace and improve their productivity. The growing ‘millenialization’ of…

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OATA names Dr Matthew Bond new scientific and technical adviser.

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Organisation (OATA), has appointed Dr Matthew Bond as the new scientific and technical adviser, to help the organisation in its work in representing the interests of the ornamental aquatic industry. He joins the trade association from the University of Essex where he lectured in marine biology. He…

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Online pet store triples workforce

PetShop.co.uk revealed it has tripled its workforce in light of a rising demand for online pet products amid the ongoing pandemic. The online retailer, based in Stratford-upon-Avon, said that the nationwide lockdown has led to a 300% increase in sales from owners who need pet food delivered to their homes. …

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The furloughs and loans are useless to small businesses

The small business community has been watching with great hope to see if the government will introduce measures that are useful for them to survive this period. Alas, those announced are absolutely useless for small companies, which make up an extremely significant portion of the UK economy. Coronavirus Business Interruption…

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