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Business as usual for pet store as it recovers from fraudulent insurance claim

Pet shop owner Tracey Robertson says she can now concentrate on running her business again as the business recovers from a fraudulent ‘slip and trip’ insurance claim...

Co-owner Darren Bailey outside the Paw Prints pet store in Hipperholme.

Purpose built to support health conscious pet parents
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Pawfect Foods is a healthier living dog treat range in rude health, an innovation-based business targeting health conscious ‘pet parents’ who want for their four-legged friends the same healthful living choices that they themselves have access to...

PATS Sandown visitor numbers announced – show attracts ‘high quality’ buyers and retailers

A total of 1,677 visitors attended this year’s PATS Sandown as the pet trade experienced two highly successful days of business activity. Retailers and buyers braved the worst of Storm Ciara to discover hundreds of new products being launched at the show...

Picture round-up from the pet extravaganza

There was so much to see and do over the two days of PATS Sandown exhibition. If you weren't lucky enough to make it, here's a picture round-up from Sandown...

Marriages injected a bit of fun to the show...

New grooming competition launched at PATS Sandown

Budding groomers were given the chance to win some fantastic prizes as a new competition called ‘Groom-Off Sunday’ was launched at PATS Sandown...

Award makes new Be:Loved range an instant success

Podium Pet Products has strengthened its portfolio with the introduction of new brand Be:Loved, which became an overnight success by winning a New Product Award at PATS Sandown...

Vital increases service levels by opening new office

Vital Pet Group's customer support team is opening new offices this month in the North of England. It means that customers will once again be able to enjoy normal opening hours from 8.30am to 5pm each day with full-service levels...

Fish4Dogs staff get a slice of the action

Fish4Dogs staff got a slice of the action when a company celebration was held to celebrate its brand refresh. A layered cake was produced - representing the packaging colours across the Finest Complete range – for a tea party launch at the company’s head office in Worcestershire...

Pure Pet Food launches new dog food recipe

A dog food company specialising in nutritious pet food that addresses dogs’ weight problems and health issues has added another wholesome recipe to its mix. Yorkshire-based pet food brand Pure Pet Food has launched its Wholesome Chicken recipe, which contains new and fresh 100% human grade ingredients such as cranberry, linseed, and even chicory root...

Broadreach Nature looks forward to Global Pet Expo

Broadreach Nature is looking forward to attending the Global Pet Expo 2020 which is being held on 26-28 Feb 2020 in the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, USA. The company will be exhibiting at Stand 4972 in the British Pavilion...

ADAPTIL and FELIWAY launch Pet Anxiety Month in March

Ceva Animal Health, manufacturer of the leading behaviour products ADAPTIL and FELIWAY, is running its popular Pet Anxiety Month in March...

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Raw dog food firm recalls products for second time within a month

A raw dog food firm has recalled a range of its frozen meals because they may pose a risk to health. It’s the second time within a month that Happy Hounds has taken such action...

High Street retailers write to Chancellor calling for business rates reform

Over 50 major retailers are calling on the Government to take the first steps towards fundamental business rates reform in the Budget. The letter, coordinated by the British Retail Consortium, focuses on fixing transitional relief – a component of the business rates system...

Brambles Charity Giveaway a huge success

Brambles Pet and Wildlife’s latest Charity Giveaway was another huge success with over 2,800 nominations for Wildlife Rescues on Facebook...

Couple who sold puppies from illegal 'pet shop' avoid jail

A couple who sold sick puppies from an illegal "pet shop" have been spared jail...

PIF continues to refresh range of benefits for members

The Pet Industry Federation has launched two initiatives as part of its drive to improve its range of membership benefits and ensure that the organisation continues to provide relevant support to pet businesses.

Pet lovers prefer a bit of Rovermance on Valentine's Day

Three-quarters of pet owners prefer a bit of Rovermance, rather than partner time, with 75% saying they would give the heave-ho to a partner, if forced to choose between them and their pet...

Vital says love for pets is driving premium purchases

Vital Pet Group has been looking at how true love is affecting the pet trade and reports that while volume is slightly down, partly as a result of flat levels of pet ownership, value overall has increased as a result of a general move to premiumisation...

Henry Bell celebrates National Nest Box Week

Ahead of National Nest Box Week (14–21 February 2020), leading quality wild bird and pet food producer, Henry Bell & Co, is focusing on nest box education with advice on how to select and care for the right nest box this spring...

The best of last weeks Pet Trade Xtra

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

PATS Sandown 2020 New Product Awards

The winners of the PATS Sandown 2020 New Product Awards, sponsored by pbwnews, were chosen by a team of expert pet retailers, who arrived at the show before 9.30am on Sunday, February 9th, in order to make their choices from a record number of new products entered...

See all the results and winners with their products

PATS Sandown off to great start despite weather

Pet retailers braved strong winds and heavy rain to ensure that PATS Sandown got off to a successful start as Storm Ciara battered the UK today (February 9). As the country suffered the effects of flooding, disruption to travel and power cuts, the pet industry still turned out in force on the first day of the show...

Company says 'adios plastic' with new poop bags

Adios Plastic, a new innovative company fighting the war on plastic, is showcasing its dog poop bags made from plants at PATS Sandown...

New wholesaler launches into UK pet food market

It’s not often a new wholesaler launches into the UK pet food market but that’s exactly what’s happened at PATS Sandown with the launch of We.pet Independent Pet Wholesale...