Newsletter - Pet Trade Xtra

It has been an amazing and eventful year for the UK pet industry with lots of companies making headline news (good and bad) as well as scores of exciting and innovative new products being launched. In this final Pet Trade Xtra bulletin of the year, what better way to look back on 2023 than through the Top 100 best-read stories?

A story containing a sneak glimpse inside Pets Corner's first 'worldwide flagship' store was one of the most popular in 2023.

Discover which news items made the best-read stories of 2023

Merry Christmas to all Pet Trade Xtra readers

This is the final issue of Pet Trade Xtra for 2023. We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thanks for your continued interest in our weekly newsletter and just to let you know we'll be back on Thursday, January 4, 2024.

Most clicked video of the year – Lily's Kitchen TV ad

The most clicked video featured in Pet Trade Xtra throughout the year was Lily’s Kitchen's 30-second TV advert, entitled ‘Christmas Every Day’, which was shown on SKY throughout November...

Raw pet food firm celebrates record breaking year

Pet food company Bella & Duke is celebrating after a record-breaking year, delivering over 15 million of its meals across the UK. As well as a number of recent award wins, significant investment in machinery at its production and fulfillment facility and continued growth has seen the team expand to 133 employees, with several roles now available to join the growing team...

Tony Ottley (left) COO at Bella & Duke and Mark Scott, founder and CEO.

Miniature replica lights up pet shop’s Christmas display

A Christmas display, which included a miniature-sized model of former premises, has been a star festive attraction for customers of a Somerset pet store.

Fish4Pets bids fond farewell to Graham Smith

Fish4Pets has bid a fond farewell to Graham Smith, its former CEO, as he embarks on his retirement after 14 incredible years leading the business...

New look from Vital Pet Products in the New Year

Following on from the Everyday Essentials & Everyday Low Prices initiatives and new senior team appointments, the Vital Pet Products renaissance continues into 2024 with a new layout and focus for its promotional brochure...

Jollyes takes BillyChip street currency in UK stores

Jollyes, the Pet Industry Federation’s 2023 Retail Chain of the Year, has begun supplying and exchanging BillyChip in its 98 stores. Costing £2, BillyChip can be exchanged for cans of dog food for those who are homeless and have a pet...

Arden Grange launches range extension with new proteins

Arden Grange has announced the expansion of its widely acclaimed adult dry food range with two appealing new additions featuring fresh duck and fresh turkey. These new products will provide pet owners with even more options to cater to their furry friends' nutritional needs...

Johnson’s launches new flea and worming training portal

The UK’s leading pet healthcare product manufacturer, Johnson’s Veterinary Products, has launched a new online flea and worming training opportunity for its retail customers...

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Dorwest Herbs Foundation donates £9,000 to animal charities

Herbal pet care brand Dorwest Herbs has donated its biggest donation ever this year of £9,000 to charities from the Dorwest Foundation.

Street Paws urgent Christmas appeal backed by star Vicky Pattison

The Street Paws charity is urgently trying to raise £10,000 this Christmas to help support more homeless hostels become dog friendly...

Fulfilment provider has helped vet tech firm Vet-AI grow

Vet tech firm Vet-AI has teamed up with leading fulfilment provider Huboo to drive exponential growth of its remote services for UK pet owners...

Vets restore mobility to beloved family pet on TV show

Hamilton Specialist Referrals, a leading veterinary hospital in Buckinghamshire, which is part of the IVC Evidensia network, has successfully treated a French Bulldog for a debilitating spinal condition.

Snowflake the reindeer’s sight saved through surgery

Snowflake the reindeer has been given the gift of sight this Christmas after undergoing a successful eye operation by specialists at the Royal Veterinary College...

The best of last edition of Pet Trade Xtra

The top-read stories from last week's Pet Trade Xtra can be seen below, if you missed them...

Major pet brands book stands at PATS 2024

Bookings for PATS 2024, which takes place at Telford International Centre from Sunday 29th September to Tuesday 1st October 2024, are gathering pace as the pet industry looks forward to the new three-day format...

PIF reveals plans to help pet businesses in 2024

The Pet Industry Federation, the UK’s trade association for pet businesses, has announced details of its plans for the New Year, as it looks to build on a successful 2023...

Pet shop lights up town with festive window display

A pet shop which has been trading for over 60 years is still the talk of the town with its impressive festive window display...

Pets Choice wins International Trade Award for 2nd year

Leading UK supplier Pets Choice has won an International Trade Award for the second year running...

Dog accessory brand donates £5 from every harness sale to homeless charity

Norwich-based dog accessory specialist Topdog is donating £5 for every harness it sells in December to homeless charity. The company made its pledge following recent negative descriptions of homelessness as a lifestyle choice...