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This coverage focuses on petcare industry news and business developments in Reading, supporting the needs of pet retail and supply professionals in the area. Pet Gazette provides updates on independent pet shops, major retail chains, distributors, wholesalers, and supply chain specialists, with insights into local market activity, store launches, business performance, and operational trends. From retail strategy to wholesale logistics, our reporting helps industry stakeholders in Reading make informed business decisions.
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Sep- 2020 -10 SeptemberCharities
Kennel Club backs autism charity
Autism at Kingwood has launched a new dog therapy programme to improve the quality of its clients’ lives, supported by funding received from the Kennel Club Charitable Trust. The Reading-based charity provides extensive support for people with autism and Asperger’s Syndrome, offering therapy and educational programmes that support its clients. …
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Feb- 2020 -19 FebruaryBusiness Bites
Inflation jumps, physical money nearing the end, immigration to prioritise skills, £150m film studio to launch
Inflation has reached its highest rate in six months, at 1.8%, after the price of fuel and energy rose over the course of the last year. The consumer prices index (CPI) which measures the rate by monitoring the price of consumer goods, was expected to come in at 1.6%, so this…
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Jul- 2018 -20 JulyBusiness
We Love Pets welcomes its youngest franchise owner
A 21 year old animal lover has become the youngest franchisee at We Love Pets and the first to open a branch in Wales. Millie White, a recent graduate in English Literature from the University of Bedfordshire, will now lead a growing team who will look after the Bridgend and…
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Aug- 2017 -25 AugustCurrent Affairs
Unlicensed pet shop owner convicted of selling imported puppies
An unlicensed pet shop owner has been sentenced for failing to ensure the needs of a protected animal. Alexandru-Constantin Ghita, of Old Reading, Harrow, was convicted of two counts of landing an animal, one count of trading an unlicensed pet shop and one count of failing to ensure the needs…
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Jun- 2017 -26 JuneCurrent Affairs
Dog walkers lead the way with new vans
A Reading-based pet business has just purchased three new vehicles to enhance its offering. Holybrooks, which offers high-quality dog walking services, as well as outdoor training courses and private tuition, has just taken delivery of three new vehicles from Dealer Group Rygor Commercials. Smartly finished in an updated version of Holybrooks’…
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Apr- 2017 -1 AprilCurrent Affairs
Admin Jobs for Top Dogs! Burns Pet Nutrition Hires Man’s Best Friend
Burns Pet Nutrition, a family company in Wales that makes specialist foods designed for the health and wellbeing of pets, has taken a remarkable and potentially significant step towards animal equality by employing three dogs into administration roles at the company’s head office in Kidwelly, West Wales. Sally the Golden…
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Dec- 2016 -2 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Naturediet celebrates 40 years
Family run company Naturediet is celebrating 40 years in business. Founded in 1976 by Robin Orrow, its vision was to produce a healthier, more natural food for dogs than the contemporary feeds of the time. After two years of research, Naturediet produced a shelf stable version of the quality raw food.…
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Nov- 2016 -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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