In This Issue
From converted garage to new purpose-built premisesā€¦the story of a thriving petcare business
Welcome to the 100th issue of Pet Trade Xtra
Gardman launches a premium petcare range for dogs
Sales of pet products soar by 79% after visit to PATS
Burgess to showcase portfolio plans at PATS
Betty & Butch excited by national recognition
Butch & Bess nominated for PetQuip pet product innovation
Pets at Home to close its Rugby store next month
The Innocent Hound taster case exclusive to Pedigree Wholesale
Natures Menu freezer full of stock to be won at PATS Harrogate
Retailers required to sell stylish dog beds
The Pet Show 2014 draws record numbers
Connective innovation from The Canny Company
flexi's CLASSIC lead gets even better
Johnson's launch Fipronil Spot-on flea solution for cats
Fun FAT CAT toys from Mines for Pets
Rosewood Pet Products launches hygienic toy
Calming and training products from Medipet
Animate to display the exclusive walkingMate range at PATS Harrogate
Pet Trade Xtra New Products Guide
BETA introduces breed specific nutrition
 
The UK’s Number 1* normal nutrition specialist brand is proud to announce the launch of the new BETA Breed Specific Range.
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Sales of pet products soar by 79% after visit to PATS



Award-winning Kent garden centre Coolings has seen a 79% increase in sales of cat and dog pet products after visiting PATS Sandown to select products for their pet department. 

Shop manager Brian Archibald told Pet Trade Xtra that after trying a few pet products from Petface for the first time in 2013 it was clear that an expanded cat and dog offering should be one of the prime candidates for their expanded shop area.

“I’d been keeping an eye on what new products were available by reading Pet Trade Xtra every week, so I had a good idea as to the companies I wanted to talk to at PATS. It made good use of my time because I was able to seek out other products to stock.”

The result is a cat and dog pet sales area with brands such as Animology, Vario, Anco Naturals, Origen, Burns, Lily's Kitchen, Arden Grange, PetSafe, Kong, Oscar and Hooch, Harringtons, Beta, Hungry Hound, Natures Menu and Petface.

“The Natures Menu frozen range is one of the biggest surprises,” Brian explained, “Sales are strong, but because deliveries are only fortnightly I may have to consider taking on an extra freezer to ensure there is always enough stock available for customers.”

After six months trading from the new expanded area Brian now has plans to expand the offering further, but that will have to wait until further building improvements have taken place this winter.

For more information on Coolings visit www.coolings.co.uk


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