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Wag and Tone wins PFMA’s ‘Get Pets Fit Award’
Wag and Tone is the winner of the inaugural ‘Get Pets Fit Award’, organised by the Pet Food Manufacturers' Association, acknowledging the great work undertaken by Karen Laker in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire to promote fitness among her dog and human clients...
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Dog owners nationwide urged to become more active with their pets
Agility instructor Karen Laker, of award-winning Wag & Tone, believes that dog owners nationwide should make a New Year's Resolution to get active with their animals. It would help to halt the increase in the number of obese dogs and make the lives of both humans and pets much more rewarding, she says.
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What's in store for the pet industry in 2015?
Pet Trade Xtra asked leading figures in the industry to look into their crystal balls and predict what we can all expect in the New Year...
Independent retailers must capitalise on their USPs
Independent retailers will thrive in 2015 if they capitalise on their unique selling points, according to Nigel Baker, CEO of the Pet Industry Federation. "They should continue to provide valuable advice and guidance to pet owners, and look for creative ways of upselling," he says...
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The pet industry is thriving...and trend looks set to continue
The amount of media attention, especially on TV, has helped the pet industry to thrive in 2014...and the trend is likely to continue throughout next year. That's the view of Guy Blaskey, founder of the award-winning Pooch & Mutt...
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Employees are becoming dissatisfied with current salaries
Recruitment specialist Lynda Ward, of Pet Trade Solutions, says that salaries in the industry are becoming a major concern with employees...
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Consumers search for value-for-money when buying pet food
Tom Page, sales and marketing director of pet food giant Wagg, says the consumer is still seaching for value-for-money when buying food for their animals...
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Something new, something different, something innovative...that's what modern-day dog owners want
Independent pet shops need to offer customers something new, something different, and something innovative, argues Alex Wilson, sales and marketing director of AmPet Products. "Look for colourful designs that leap off the shelves," he advises retailers looking for a competitive edge...
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Tackling the challenges facing the aquatics trade in 2015
The big challenge facing the aquatics industry in 2015 is how we educate customers about the need not to release non-native plants and species into the UK countryside, says Keith Davenport, chief executive of OATA...
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Award-winning pet store shares some of its secrets for success
Award-winning Manchester pet retailer Betty & Butch has offered independent shops some timely New Year advice as the pressures continue to mount in 2015...
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Stock natural brands from trustworthy, responsible companies, advises Lily's Kitchen boss
Lily's Kitchen anticipate media interest into pet food will continue in 2015 and are advising retailers to stock natural brands from trustworthy, responsible companies who have transparency and ethics at their core...
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