In This Issue
Royal approval for dog hampers
Independent pet stores need to create customer loyalty
Profitable pet store can't be sold
RWAF warning over buying pet rabbits during holidays
Pet retailers devastated by raid on warehouse
Lily's Kitchen extends cat food range
Whiskas supports WWF efforts to protect tigers in the wild
New eco-friendly cat litter launched
Plans for Pets at Home store in Suffolk
Owners walk their dogs on average 18 miles each week
ORIJEN sponsors winning British Gundog Team
Dog owners take the lead in living healthier
New industry awards attract impressive number of entries
New training treats from Billy+Margot
Dog owner taken to court over pet's mess
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Royal approval for dog hampers


Woof Woof Hampers are attracting a growing number of fans, including ex-Dragon Den star Theo Paphitis and the Duchess of Cambridge...
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Independent pet stores need to create customer loyalty


Creating good customer service is the best weapon an independent pet retailer has got...that's the view of Claire Hamblion from Supreme Petfoods, who will be sharing her views on how to achieve customer loyalty at this year’s PATS Harrogate seminars, sponsored by Pedigree Wholesale, on September 15 and 16.
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Profitable pet store can't be sold
 
Lincolnshire pet shop owner Jim Elliott has admitted he can't sell his profitable business because of the terms of his lease on the premises in Stamford...
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RWAF warning over buying pet rabbits during holidays


Sales of pet rabbits increase dramatically at the start of the summer holidays and the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund (RWAF) is asking parents to think carefully before choosing them as pets...
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Pet retailers devastated by raid on warehouse
 
A couple's livelihood is under threat after thieves stole £20,000 worth of pet stock and equipment from their Swindon warehouse...
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Lily's Kitchen extends cat food range



Lily’s Kitchen, the natural and organic pet food brand, is further extending its range of dishes for cats with the launch of two new 400g meal tins – Salmon & Turkey with Prawns and Wholesome Chicken...

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Whiskas supports WWF efforts to protect tigers in the wild
 
As part of its biggest ever campaign, a contribution from every special pack of Whiskas sold will go towards protecting the world’s wild tigers...
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