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Nationwide pet retail group Jollyes is accelerating growth with the acquisition of Penparc Pet Centres. Penparc operates five stores in Cannock, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, West Bromwich and Telford. It takes Jollyes to 80 stores across the UK.

Jollyes chief executive Joe Wykes (right) and regional manager Sarah Farrar outside Penparc’s Telford store.

Pet treat start-up wins major New Product Award

Pet treat start-up company PARK LiFE has walked off with a major New Product Award at the three-day Glee trade exhibition at the NEC Birmingham...

‘Team work’ is secret to pet store's award win

Fun, family spirit and amazing teamwork has given Pets at Home, Rochdale, a win in the UK’s biggest nationwide competition celebrating frontline retail teams: Proud of My Store...

New exhibitors join big-name brands at PATS Telford

PATS Telford is the place for pet retailers to see a host of new and international exhibitors as well as the industry’s big-name brands, all of which will be showcasing their launches over two action-packed days on 25-26 September 2022...

Pet retailer will strengthen links with start-ups

A groundbreaking pet retailer is focused on building even stronger relations with sustainable start-ups and innovative independent businesses...

Burns Pet Nutrition tops poll for best loved dog food as voted by Which? users

Leading healthy pet food company Burns Pet Nutrition has topped the latest Which? Consumers’ Association poll for best loved dog food as voted by Which? Users for the second year running...

Cost of living crisis is most urgent threat to pet welfare

The cost of living crisis is the most urgent threat to pet welfare, according to a new Animal Kindness Index compiled by the RSPCA reveals...

Search for cutest pet launched to celebrate store opening

A packed series of events have been lined up to celebrate the opening of the new Jollyes pet store in Southport, including the search to find town's cutest pet...

Pedigree Wholesale appoints new head of customer role

Pedigree Wholesale has announced the appointment of Chris Kirton into its new role, Head of Customer...

Pet retailer nets support for leading children’s hospice

North Wales pet retailer and recently launched fitness company LVL5 Gyms are new kit sponsors for Kinmel Bay FC, which has more than 100 players across its junior, men’s and ladies’ sides. The three organisations will be holding fundraising activities throughout the season for Ty Gobaith and Hope House Hospices...

Norfolk Industries for Disabled People launches new ‘Furry Friends Farewell’ product

Norfolk Industries for Disabled People is launching an innovative new product to coincide with Pet Remembrance Day on July 5. Designed in house, ‘Furry Friends Farewell’ is an eco-burial pack for mice, hamsters, rats and gerbils...

Qualification launched to help offices welcome dogs safely

Friday was Take Your Dog To Work Day, and a brand new qualification has been launched to help keep our dogs safe if they come to work with us...

PetsPyjamas launches dog-friendly boating holidays

Just in time for summer, Britain's leading dog-friendly travel company PetsPyjamas has launched dog-friendly Boating Holidays and Road Trips...

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Bira responds to government's calls for businesses to cut prices for consumers

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has responded to announcement that business leaders are being asked to 'help to tackle' the cost of living by cutting prices...

How being a pet parent is great for your social life

Our four-legged friends are known for being great companions but they can also improve our social lives. Recent studies show that pets help us create strong, long-lasting friendships with one another that can result in a range of health and wellbeing benefits...

Vet care provider appoints national medicine lead

Leading veterinary care provider IVC Evidensia has appointed Lucie Goodwin as its National Medicine Lead for the UK...

Pedigree Wholesale now stocking the GiGwi Puppy range

Pedigree Wholesale is now stocking the GiGwi Puppy range, a selection of unique, high-quality toys for puppies with their chewing instincts in mind...

The best of last week's Pet Trade Xtra

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

Retailer moves step nearer to opening 20 new stores in 2022

As Jollyes named the manager of its new Southport store – set to open on July 2 – the nationwide pet retailer confirmed it was on course to open 20 new stores in 2022...

‘Lockdown’ aquatic shop moves to larger premises

An aquatic shop launched during the first pandemic lockdown in 2020 has moved to larger premises after a successful couple of years...

Soopa further expands its range to Senior and Jumbo

Following the biggest range expansion in 2021, Soopa continues to grow its portfolio in 2022 by adding a new Senior and Jumbo range...

TRIXIE takes sustainable approach to bird category

TRIXIE has overhauled and newly developed more than 90 products in the growing bird segment in co-operation with the World Bird Park Walsrode...