Worcestershire

Fish4Pets announces new management appointments

Fish-based pet food supplies, Fish4Pets, has announced that CEO Graham Smith has retired and Sarah Fowler has taken over his role from 1 March.  Fowler has previously worked as commercial director with Vital Pet Products, and joined Fish4Pets five years ago as sales director.  In addition to Fowler’s promotion, Simon Nagle…

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Just For Pets opens two new stores

Just for Pets has announced it is continuing its expansion through the opening of two new stores.  The retailer has now opened its biggest space to date in Stafford. The 10,000 sq ft store opened on Kingsmead Retail Park near the town centre following a 10-week bespoke fit-out.  It features…

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Practice launches campaign for dog blood donors

A Worchestire veterinary practice has launched a campaign encouraging pet owners to register their dogs as blood donors. Clent Hills Vets, which has practices in Bromsgrove, Hagley and Rubery, is asking owners to register their dogs for blood donations that prove vital in surgeries and medical treatments.  The practice said:…

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Best dog-friendly UK hotels revealed

PetsPyjamas has revealed the top hotels in the UK for dog owners. The dog travel company holds its annual Travel Awards to recognise which hotel destinations are best suited for those travelling with a pet.  The awards were judged on various criteria, including if there were three or more dog-friendly…

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Pet industry celebrates Bring Your Dog to Work Day

Bring Your Dog to Work Day has been embraced by the industry, since its launch in 2014 by pet care brand HOWND. Here is how the industry its celebrating this year. Pet food manufacturer Fish4Dogs are among many sponsors for the yearly event, and are already a dog friendly office,…

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Fish4Dogs appoints new product portfolio manager

Fish4Dogs has announced it has appointed Karen Hubbard as its new product portfolio manager. Hubbard’s role will be to attract new market segments and grow the firm’s market share through new product development. She recently joined Fish4Dogs’ global product and supply team at the company’s head office in Rushock, Worcestershire.…

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Fish4Dogs holds Bark Off event for charity

Fish4Dogs has announced it has hosted a special afternoon tea to launch the Great Birmingham Bark Off event in aid of Birmingham Dogs Home. The afternoon tea raised £120 through the sale of a variety of bakes for both humans and dogs. Birmingham Dogs Home is encouraging supporters to stage…

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Fish4Dogs set to launch TV campaign

Fish4Dogs is set to undertake its first-ever television advertising campaign next month, encouraging dog owners to ‘Switch to Fish’. ‘The Run’ features a man and his dog enjoying their run over the moors as they consider the health benefits of switching the dog’s diet to fish. Launched at Crufts, the…

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Poppy’s Picnic makes National Rural Business Awards final

Raw dog food manufacturer, Poppy’s Picnic is to feature in the The National Rural Business Awards in the Best Rural Start-Up category. Poppy’s Picnic will attend the event, which will be held at Chateau Impney in Worcestershire on Thursday 28 February, after winning the south west heat back in October…

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Fish4Dogs appoints new wholesale partner

Fish4Dogs has announced a new wholesale distribution partnership with Trust Pet Products in an arrangement which focuses on providing more opportunities for independent retailers to sell the full range of Fish4Dogs products. The move is seen as a “great fit” for both companies, with both based in the Midlands –…

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