Newsletter - Pet Trade Xtra

Geryn Evans (pictured above, centre) launched Project Blu in May 2019. Exhibiting at PATS Telford that year, the brand won a Green New Product Award.

Pets at Home appoints new COO of Vets4Pets

Pets at Home Group Plc has announced the appointment of Louise Stonier as Chief Operating Officer of the Group’s veterinary business, Vets4Pets...

Pet firm boss appears on popular daytime TV show

Gemma Stocks, founder of Newcastle-based Herbal Dog Co, has made a guest appearance on daytime TV show, Steph’s Packed Lunch...

Jollyes starts recruitment drive at new Scotland store

Nationwide pet retailer Jollyes has named the manager for its latest store in Scotland 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.

Pets at Home’s annual charitable giving tops £5m

Pets at Home has donated more than £5m to charities helping pets and the people who love them in the year to March 2022...

Natural Cornish Pet adds to popular natural treats range

Award-winning Natural Cornish Pet has added to its range of natural treats by introducing two new varieties of 100% sweet potato treats...

TV star endorses launch of Harringtons supplements

Harringtons has added to its popular Advanced Science Range with its latest supplement launch, which has been endorsed by Peter Wright, star of TV's The Yorkshire Vet...

Bira calls for reduction in business rates as inflation grows

The British Independent Retailers Association has called for a reduction in business rates to support those struggling to deal with extra costs. CEO Andrew Goodacre said: "Inflation at these levels, the highest for 40 years, is a new challenge for many independent retailers..."

Ice cream treat for dogs at new pet store

Just for Pets opened its doors in Witney, Oxfordshire in March this year and the new store welcomed the arrival of warm weather with its own ice cream bike for dogs.

Pet food firm donates 5,000 meals to dogs of Ukraine

Clydach Farm has launched its first charity dog treat: Grain-Free Treats For Ukraine, with 100% of profits being donated to support the Ukraine relief effort...

TV presenter joins charity dog walk

After a pandemic pause, the Agria Dog Walk is back for 2022 hosted by Adam Henson, Cotswolds farmer and rural TV presenter. It takes place on a circular 3km- to 5km-walk around Waddesdon Manor, one of the UK’s loveliest National Trust sites, on Saturday (May 21)...

Tuft announced as Pet Industry Federation affinity partner

The Pet Industry Federation has announced a new affinity partnership with pet salon management software Tuft. A leader in the pet software industry, Tuft enables salon owners to focus on grooming, safe in the knowledge that their bookings, marketing and e-commerce is being taken care of within the fully comprehensive app...

Refurbished hospital gains cat-friendly status

The recently extended and fully refurbished hospital in Dursley has received special accreditation based on the current criteria set out by the International Society of Feline Medicine, a veterinary division of the charity International Cat Care...

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Plans approved for former pet shop

Plans have been approved to turn a former pet shop into an MOT and repair centre, recruitment agency and wholesale shop...

Bira launches new product buying platform called Bira Direct Plus

The British Independent Retailers Association has launched its latest initiative, a product buying platform for retailers called Bira Direct Plus...

Smoothie drink provides healthy hydration to dogs

One new pet food brand tackling the issue of healthy hydration is Furr Boost, manufacturer of a selection of new smoothie drinks created by a former technical manager to the food industry, Louise Toal...

OATA launches new plant ID guide

OATA is launching a new plant ID guide during Invasive Species Week 2022 to help aquatic businesses ensure they are selling the right types of Milfoil (Myriophyllum) species...

Paleo Ridge expands sponsorship of flyball team

Paleo Ridge has extended its sponsorship of the Tails We Win flyball team to fulfil the team’s dog food needs...

Oryzias species must only be sold for indoor aquariums

OATA is reminding retailers to only sell Japanese rice fish or Medaka (Oryzias species) for indoor aquariums and to ensure customers understand they cannot be kept in outdoor ponds or barrels...

BVA President praises Scottish vets for sterling efforts

BVA President Justine Shotton has celebrated the work of veterinary teams across Scotland to make animal health and welfare a top priority despite contending with multiple pressures in recent times...

The best of last week's Pet Trade Xtra

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

Tributes pour in after death of ‘much-loved’ pet shop owner

Tributes have been paid to the founder of a popular pet shop, who sadly passed away at the age of 73. Norwich-born Lorna Raven opened Fido's Pet Bazaar with husband Alan in 1977 and ran the business for 43 years before they both retired in December of 2020.

Pet firm owner lives Life of Riley as business grows

A dog owner, who quit a career in finance to start her own firm making pet treats, is now reaping the rewards of a thriving business…in fact, she’s living the Life of Riley...

Jollyes appoints new chief executive

Nationwide pet retailer Jollyes has announced the appointment of Joe Wykes as chief executive officer to lead the business through a period of ambitious expansion that will see annual turnover grow to £100m in the next 12 months...

Fashion brand HUGO BOSS enters pet market

The HUGO BOSS Group has entered into an exclusive global dog apparel and accessories license agreement with Kanine Pets World Limited, for a five-year term. The exclusive license covers the design, production, and worldwide distribution of products for dogs including apparel, accessories and toys...