Newsletter - Pet Trade Xtra

Family-owned PSR Trading Ltd (PSR), owner of award-winning retail chain Just for Pets, has announced the acquisition of Pets & Friends from Kennelpak, the pet specialist wholesaler, brand owner and distributor, for an undisclosed fee.

Paul Lewis, Managing Director of PSR Trading Ltd, and Claire Bayliss, Chief Executive, Kennelpak.

The Nutriment Company secures third acquisition in 2024

The Nutriment Company, a leading provider of premium natural pet food, has announced the acquisition of PETMAN, one of Germany´s oldest and most respected raw pet food companies...

Finalists for 2024 PetQuip Awards announced

The PetQuip trade association has revealed this year’s list of awards finalists. The winners will be announced at the PetQuip Awards dinner on 30 September at Telford International Centre...

Pets at Home reports resilient start to financial year

Pets at Home has posted revenue growth of 1.0% to £441.1m in the first quarter of the financial year, with like-for-like revenue up 0.5%...

UK's first-ever at-home lateral flow tests for pets

The UK's first-ever at-home lateral flow tests for pets have been launched and claim to detect some of the most common and lethal diseases that plague pets in just 10 minutes...

Pet shop closes doors for final time after 16 years

An aquatic shop has closed its door for the last time. The Fish House in Coleraine, Northern Ireland has bid a fond farewell after 16 years in business...

Improved offer helps PIF members’ finances

The Pet Industry Federation has announced an enhanced benefit to its membership package, thanks to its association with specialised animal business insurance brokers Cliverton...

Award-winning retailer opens its latest new store

Award-winning retailer Jollyes opened its latest new store at Unit 2, Grimshaw Park, Lower Audley Street, Blackburn on Friday (26 July) with an important giveaway for dog owners across the UK...

PATS gears up for biggest show ever
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More than 340 pet brands exhibiting in four halls over three days will help to create the biggest-ever PATS in the show’s 15-year history. The Pet & Aquatics Trade Show takes place at the Telford International Centre in Shropshire from Sunday, 29th September to Tuesday, 1st October 2024.

Canadian dog cookie company launching in the UK

Canadian company Bosco and Roxy’s has announced plans to expand into the UK market, enabling small business owners and corporate customers to begin ordering products as early as October 2024...

Pawer Water offers exclusive package at PATS

Pet wellness supplement brand Pawer Water will announce a special launch exclusive at this year’s PATS...

How Dogfluencers can help innovative pet food brands

Dogfluencers is a young, thriving online agency using social media savvy and unrivalled content to champion the world’s most dynamic and innovative dog food brands...

Nothin’ to Hide’s new Dental Chews offer a new ‘multi-functional’ Collagen supplement

As the Collagen supplement market continues to soar in human healthcare – valued to reach £7 Billion by 2025 – it’s no wonder there’s a growing demand in the pet sector.

The Herbal Kat launches with five new products

A leading UK holistic cat care expert has launched The Herbal Kat, a new range of five sets of natural products designed to enrich cats at different stages and challenges in their lives...

DotDotPet to launch new cat treats at Cat Live Show

Eco conscious wellness and lifestyle brand DotDotPet is set to launch its new Multifit Gummies for Cats at Cat Live Show at the NEC Birmingham on 14 September...

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Pet retailer appoints new warehouse manager

Healthy Pet Store in Totton, Southampton, has welcomed Paul Ridge to its team as Warehousing and Replenishment Manager as part of its efficiency drive...

Burgess Pet Care appoints trade marketing specialist

Yorkshire-based Burgess Pet Care has announced the appointment of Emily Watmough as trade marketing manager...

Bira calls for focus on online knife sales

Retailers' association Bira is urging the government to address online sales of dangerous knives as new guidance is released on surrendering prohibited offensive weapons...

New Feed Hub to feature at BETA International

BETA International will introduce a new feature – the Feed Hub – to this year's event, which takes place at NAEC Stoneleigh on 22-23 September...

Pet cooling essentials from Webboz

With parts of the UK sooaring over 30C temperatures, Webbox has a selection of products that’ll help to keep tails wagging and felines purring through the hot weather.

The best of last edition of Pet Trade Xtra

The top-read stories from last week's Pet Trade Xtra can be seen below, if you missed them...

Natural Instinct acquired by The Nutriment Company

Premium natural pet food provider The Nutriment Company has completed the acquisition of UK-based raw pet food firm Natural Instinct...

The owners of Pettitt and Boo, a popular pet shop in the heart of the picturesque seaside town of Cromer on the North Norfolk coast, have announced that the business is being offered for sale...

Pets at Home opens new concept store in Hull

Pets at Home has opened a new look Pet Care Centre at Anlaby Retail Park near Hull after a total refurbishment of the store including a new concept design. The centre features a state-of-the-art veterinary practice...

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Enrichment toy takes pet industry by storm

Play9 has announced that its revolutionary enrichment toy, the Roolo, is now available at over 150 Pets Corner stores nationwide...

Global pet economy to grow to $500 billion in revenue

The global pet industry will expand by more than 45% over the next six years, surpassing $500 billion by 2030, according to a new report from Bloomberg Intelligence (BI)...

Independent pet shop set to close after 27 years

An family-run pet shop in the Oxfordshire market town of Witney is closing down at the end of this month after 27 years of trading...