In This Issue
Tributes pour in following the death of John James
Honeyfield’s shares tips to help your customers support fledglings
Donald Cooke celebrates 125 years in business with new launches in the pipeline
Jollyes gets set to open two new superstores
Visitor registration now open for PATS at the NEC
Crufts welcomes over 20,000 dogs of all shapes & sizes
Dorwest Herbs proud to be back at Crufts 2025
Hurtta Spring Summer 2025 collection is here
PAWD DRINKS adds Wellness drink to impressive range
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Ceva launches Pet Anxiety Month during March
Companion Animal Sector Council set to hold engagement forum
First-ever satellite-powered pet tracker launched
Bira warns of rising food prices despite overall shop deflation
Bull Terriers with young handlers race in Canicross
The best of last edition of Pet Trade Xtra
Established pet food supply business for sale
Pet Brands enters exclusive partnership with Nike
Leading suppliers book stand space in the Aquatics Zone at PATS 2025
Entries open for PIF’s Innovation Awards
New venue for prestigious PetQuip Awards
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Tributes pour in following the death of John James

Tributes have been pouring in from the UK pet industry following the sad passing of John James, who has died at the age of 76. John, who founded the family-owned business James & Steel, was one of the most respected figures in the pet world.

A true family business. John, fifth from the left, said it was a proud moment to be pictured with family members on the James & Steel stand at PATS last year.

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Honeyfield’s shares tips to help your customers support fledglings
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It’s officially the wild bird fledging period in the UK and these delicate young birds have special feeding needs. Honeyfield’s resident wild bird expert Simon Smethurst, who is head of sales at Honeyfield’s, is here to help. He has put together some tips and advice for retailers to share with customers, to help their precious garden fledglings thrive...

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Donald Cooke celebrates 125 years in business with new launches in the pipeline

As the company celebrates 125 years in business, Donald Cooke looks forward to an exciting future with new product launches in the pipeline.

Managing director Andrew Cooke repeated the words once spoken by his grandfather: “The minute you stand still, you go backwards.” 

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Jollyes gets set to open two new superstores

Award-winning pet retailer Jollyes, has confirmed its next two new stores, in Chichester and Pontefract, will both open on Friday 14 March at 10.00am, with special guests at each to help welcome customers, whether they have two legs or four...

Jollyes chief executive officer Joe Wykes, who will attend the Pontefract opening is delighted to start the 2025 opening programme.

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Visitor registration now open for PATS at the NEC

PATS 2025 – the Pet & Aquatics Trade Show – will stage its biggest ever show as it moves to its new home of Hall 1 of the NEC Birmingham. The three-day event will take place from Sunday, 28th September to Tuesday, 30th September 2025, with pet & aquatics retailers and garden centres being invited to register for free entry...

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Crufts welcomes over 20,000 dogs of all shapes & sizes

Crufts 2025, the world’s biggest celebration of dogs, starts at the NEC in Birmingham, today (Thursday) with Paralympian Ellie Simmonds officially launching the event...

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Dorwest Herbs proud to be back at Crufts 2025
 

Award-winning herbal pet care brand Dorwest Herbs is again supporting the world’s largest dog show Crufts, returning as an exhibitor for the 52nd time...

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Hurtta Spring Summer 2025 collection is here

The Hurtta Spring Summer 2025 Collection has arrived, featuring upgraded designs in fan-favourite lines and exciting new additions...

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PAWD DRINKS adds Wellness drink to impressive range

London-based pet health supplement company PAWD DRINKS has added a new variety to its successful and growing range of liquid supplements for dogs...

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