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Jollyes unveils manager for new Stirling store

Jollyes has named the manager for its latest store in Stirling as recruitment for new colleagues gets underway. The new store at Unit 3 Burghmuir Retail Park in Stirling will open in mid-June and employ 12 colleagues. Jollyes has recruited Angela Rennie, who has worked for leading retailers including Home…

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Denzel’s launches limited-edition valentines treats

Denzel’s, the healthy snack brand for dogs, has launched a “special” Valentine’s treat in over 300 Tesco stores and specialist pet shops nationwide. Founded by Nathan Perry and James Lacy, the business launched in 2018 with initial funding from Virgin StartUp, and recently took on investment from Holly Branson and…

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Pet gift demand set to surge this Christmas

Demand for pet treats and gifts is set to surge this Christmas as a result of the estimated 3.2 million households who welcomed in a new pet during lockdown, according to retailer Tesco.  The retailer said it is “gearing up” for what it believes will be the “biggest ever” Christmas…

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Nood to make UK debut this autumn

Pet food brand Nood has announced the launch of its UK debut this October in partnership with Tesco. Nood was founded in New Zealand in 2019 by Alistair King in partnership with ZURU founder and retail brand builder Nick Mowbray. According to the brand, it is set to offer dishes…

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Karen Whitworth exits Pets at Home

Pets at Home has announced that Karen Whitworth, independent non-executive director and chair of the audit and risk committee, intends to stand down from her position on 20 May 2021.  According to the company, Whitworth made the decision to resign as she has “decided to accept the role of non-executive…

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Gourmet pet food on the up in lockdown

If there’s one good thing about this pandemic, it’s that most of us are getting to spend more time with our homes, families and pets.  Dogs everywhere are probably very happy about this. My cat isn’t.  Albie still hasn’t adapted to me being around all the time. He’s on edge,…

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Beaphar manufacturers hand sanitiser amid Covid crisis

Pet product company Balphar has announced its decision to manufacture a batch of hand sanitiser to help with the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Produced at the manufacturing site near Beaphar’s head office in Raalte, the Netherlands, the one-off project has produced 22,500 bottles of hand sanitiser. The hand gels have been…

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Heathrow’s third runway will not be taking off after all

Heathrow’s third runway has been ruled illegal by the court of appeal, because the government did not properly consider its own climate change pledges in line with the Paris Agreement when drawing up its plans. The court is actually on the same street as our offices here at Mulberry Media and a…

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Pets Choice bolsters team with senior appointments

Pet food manufacturer Pets Choice has announced the appointment of two new recruits to its sales team. Jenny Kennedy, head of category and insights and Kelly Hall, national account manager of Grocery Retail, join the business with more than 30 years’ combined experience within fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), working with…

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Poppy’s Picnic MD appointed to PFMA Communications Committee

Louise Mackintosh, managing director of raw dog food manufacturer Poppy’s Picnic, has been appointed vice chair of the Pet Food Manufacturing Association’s (PFMA) communications committee. Mackintosh brings over 20 years of experience to the role, having worked in PR and marketing at the likes of Kellogg, Wickes, Disney, Hamleys, Tesco,…

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