Newsletter - Pet Trade Xtra

Stephen Williams swapped the hectic life of being a director with the Walt Disney company to run his own pet and animal feed centre with wife Jo, and it's paying off in a big way. As well as enjoying a more acceptable lifestyle, his business is growing rapidly and basking in the glory of being crowned Retailer of the Year.

This week Stephen reveals to Pet Trade Xtra how he and Jo have turned Poole Farm Feed Centre in Great Yeldham, Essex into an award-winning business...

The secrets of success at Poole Farm

Focusing on providing customers with great products, good value for money, expert advice/assistance and great customer service, have all been key to the dramatic growth at Poole Farm Feed Centre, says Stephen Williams.

Self-service dog wash finds instant success in the UK

A self-service dog wash machine which has taken America and Australia by storm is becoming increasingly popular in the UK as pet stores and garden centres see the potential in the easy-to-install unit...

Pet shop criticised for allowing fireworks to be sold on premises

Edinburgh's oldest pet store, Dofos Pet Centre, has come under fire for renting out part of its premises to a business selling fireworks...

New luxury treats from The Innocent Cat

Luxury pet treat manufacturer The Innocent Pet Care Company has launched a range of treats for cats called The Innocent Cat. The treats are made in Yorkshire with high quality ingredients and contain 80% British meat...

The Pet Charity releases industry-first collaborative pet care leaflets

The Pet Charity has joined forces with industry experts like the Kennel Club, International Cat Care, OATA, the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund, REPTA and the BVZS, to produce a new series of pet care advice leaflets...

Pets at Home Vet Group targets expansion with £20m deal

Pets at Home Vet Group, the operator of the Vets4Pets and Companion Care brands, has secured a £20m funding deal to support its expansion plans...

Tribal Pet Foods announces new listing at luxury pet store

Newly-launched Tribal Pet Foods has announced that its range of natural dog treats is now available from Wilmslow’s luxury pet store, Barkers...

Award-winning Not Just Pets celebrates 10th annivesary

Not Just Pets celebrated its 10th anniversary in Bath with a massive party at the store and a fun game challenge by the Abbey where over £250 was raised for local animal charities.

OATA advice on newts after new strain of deadly fungus found

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has joined forces with Reptile and Exotic Pet Trade Association (REPTA) to recommend that Asiatic newts and salamanders imported into the UK are held at 25°C for 10 days before they can be sold to the public...

New range of plastic dog beds from Animal Instincts

A new range of plastic dog beds – in six sizes and assorted colours – is available from Animal Instincts.

Kitten cuddlers needed by Newcastle animal shelter

Westgate Ark animal shelter in Newcastle says it needs people to cuddle and stroke homeless young cats to get them ready to be rehomed...

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Pet Crematoriums join the Pet Industry Federation fold

The Pet Cremation Association has joined the five existing trade associations underneath the Pet Industry Federation’s umbrella...

Whitley Bay exotic pet shop owners abandoned their reptiles for a week

The owners of a failed exotic pets centre in North Tyneside abandoned their reptiles for a week after their business floundered, a court heard...

Fisherman's Daughter range available through Hagen UK

The Fisherman's Daughter range of dog food and treats is now available exclusively through Hagen UK...

New benefit for Pet Industry Federation members

The Pet Industry Federation has announced the launch of PIF Telecom – a new service offering preferential telephone and broadband rates exclusively to its members...

GPS collar could save 20% on pet insurance

Animal lovers could save 20% on their pet insurance bills by fitting their dog with a GPS collar that tracks its movements...

Stylish Marina 84L makes feeding and maintenance easy

The Marina 84L glass aquarium and cabinet with new hinged canopy for easy feeding and aquarium maintenance is perfect for making any house a home...

Pet stall celebrates 40 years on city market

A pet supply market stall has reached a major milestone after 40 years of trading at Peterborough City Market...

Exo Terra Terrarium Fixture lights up sales

The Exo Terra Terrarium Fixture adds a whole new level to terrarium lighting fixtures...

Pet shop donates money to animal charity

A charity that helps cats is jubilant after receiving a large cheque from Pets at Home...

Puppy farmer jailed for double murder

Puppy farmer John Lowe (aged 82) has been jailed for 25 years for shooting dead mother and daughter Christine and Lucy Lee...

Butcher's grows sales for ninth successive year

Dog food manufacturer Butcher's Pet Care has grown its sales for a ninth successive year as it benefited from increased production at its new £40m headquarters and factory...

GIMA Award gives warm praise for hedgehog igloo

Wildlife World’s hedgehog igloo has been boosted by being recognised as an evironmentally-friendly product in the 2014 GIMA awards in the Pet Care, Aquatics and Wild Bird Care category earlier this year...

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