In This Issue
Pet retailers react to Crown's distribution move
RRPs should be protected, says pet shop
Divided opinion among some retailers
Pets at Home buys Vets4Pets in multi-million pound deal
How to build your business
Feeding muesli-style foods can harm rabbits, claims new report
Record number of exhibitors in British pavilion at Zoomark
OATA non-members urged to have their say
Verm-X boss stars on BBC Gulf News
It's only April yet Gardman pet care is planning for Christmas
Grimsby pet shop owner seeks entrepreneur award
Albion Meat Products re-brand BARF range of products
Dangerous dogs laws must focus on prevention, say vets
Lily's Kitchen extends product range
Lizard stolen in Liverpool pet shop burglary
Empty Comet shop could turn into Pets at Home outlet
All change for Johnson's in the Midlands
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Pet retailers react to Crown's distribution move
Independent pet shops throughout the UK have been reacting to Crown Pet Foods' claims that changes in its distribution methods have been a huge success. This week Pet Trade Xtra publishes some of the comments it has received since the company's sales and marketing director Andy Reed claimed he was “very proud of what we’ve achieved." 
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