South Yorkshire

Jollyes agrees new 10-year contract with supply chain partner Wincanton

Pet superstore Jollyes has confirmed it has agreed a new 10-year logistics partnership with supply chain partner Wincanton. It also announced it had completed the eight week transition of logistics operations to a new shared-user Wincanton site, on time and with no disruption in service to stores and suppliers. Since…

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Jollyes delivers ‘best-ever’ results as sales rise to £33.7m

Jollyes has delivered its “best-ever” results as total sales in Q1 soared 33.6% to £33.7m compared with £25.3m the prior year. For the 13 weeks to 27 August 2023, like-for-like sales were also up 23%, a step up from the 17% like-for-like rise Jollyes achieved in FY23. The group said…

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Pointer launches new suite of POS materials

Pointer Pet Products has launched a brand-new range of Point of Sale (POS)materials for all pet shops stocking its treats and snacks.  The range includes window flyer holders, floor stickers, branded barkers and shelf wobblers, and is completely free of charge.  Michell Pearson, Business Development at Pointer, said the group…

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Pointer Pet Products launches new ‘mini rolls’ range

Pointer Pet Products, a dog biscuits and snacks manufacturer, has announced the launch of a brand-new mini rolls range.  The product, entitled ‘Pointer Duck and Orange Flavoured Mini Rolls’ are oven-baked, wheatmeal goods, developed with no added artificial colours or flavours. In addition, the group said the treats can also…

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New Tier system announced

The Government has announced a new Tier system for when England leaves lockdown on 2 December, with only areas in Tier 1 allowed to revert back to the ‘rule of six’.  Making the announcement to the House of Commons, health secretary Matt Hancock revealed that the new Tier 3 restrictions…

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Manchester moved into Tier three

Prime minister Boris Johnson has announced that Manchester will be placed into Tier 3 Covid-19 restrictions, after talks between mayor Andy Burnham and the UK government collapsed.  As a result of being placed under Tier 3, pubs and restaurants must close unless they are supplying substantial meals and outside household…

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Glasgow’s Dogs Trust to close early on Guy Fawkes due to ‘firework fears’

Dogs Trust Glasgow will be operating under reduced hours today (5 November) with an early closure of 4pm instead of 7:30pm. The early closure is taking place so staff can “devote their time” to keep resident dogs as calm in an effort to protect them from firework fears.  The dog…

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Pet care business receives UK Steel Enterprise funding

A Rotherham-based entrepreneur has established Bow Wow Brigade, a unique pet care and dog-walking business following receipt of a £1,000 grant from the UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE) Kickstart Fund. Casey Rush, the entrepreneur behind Bow Wow Brigade which offers dog walking services, holiday help and puppy training classes, used the…

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Discount stores push pet supplies company to sell up

A South Yorkshire pet supplies company is up for sale following “increased competition.” The business and assets belonging to a Sheffield online pet supplies company are up for sale. Aristocrat Pet Supplies, a family owned and run business, milled its own feed and seed on-site in Sheffield and has been…

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Mars Petcare offers brighter futures to UK cats and dogs

Mars Petcare has named the latest recipients of its Feeding Brighter Futures Grants Programme. The programme assists rehoming centres by providing much needed grants. Fourteen UK animal rescue homes across the country – all members of the Association of Dog and Cats Homes (ADCH) – will share £120,000. The grants…

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