Newsletter - Pet Trade Xtra

Walsall-based Devoted Pet Foods has received a £250,000 funding package to support the creation of new job roles and develop its marketing strategy...

Jollyes new Glenrothes store opens with unicorn

Jollyes opened its new store in Glenrothes, Fife, on Saturday (8 October), when a guest appearance from Princess the unicorn brought some magic to a fun-packed day...

Pet food pioneer recognised in global innovation awards

HOWND, the multi-award-winning pioneer of cruelty-free, plant-based pet care products since 2015, has been selected by a distinguished jury of experts from global corporations, industry leaders, ecosystem builders and venture capitals to compete for Food Tech Challenger Brand 2023 at the Food Tech Congress between May 31-June 1 2023...

Pet firm’s firework campaign wins national award

Dorwest Herbs, a leading supplier of herbal remedies and supplements for dogs, has won a prestigious national award for its fireworks campaign in 2021...

Dragon's Den star's seal of approval for dog breeder

An iPET Network course creator who campaigns for dog and puppy welfare in Oswestry has had her work recognised by Dragon’s Den star Theo Paphitis...

Just for Pets continues support for British brands

Family-owned pet store chain, Just for Pets, has continued its commitment to British brands by stocking the accessories range from CocoPup.

'Jolly' good show for PARK LiFE at PATS Telford

Natural dog treat brand PARK LiFE had an extremely successful show at PATS Telford last month, with huge interest in their range of playful dog biscuits and chews. This included giving away over one thousand samples and generating interest from many potential new customers...

Natures Menu extends new tasty treats range

Natures Menu has launched a highly requested extension to its Real Meaty Treats range with a new bigger pack...

Burns launches new turkey dinner and selection box

Burns Pet Nutrition has released two new limited-edition festive feasts for dogs – a new Christmas dinner and a Christmas Selection Box...

Discover Dogs returns to ExCel London with a bang

Discover Dogs is returning to ExCel London with a bang this weekend (October 15-16) with up to 200 wonderful breeds to meet, breathtaking canine demonstrations and displays to watch and over a hundred shops to visit...

Watch the action from the biggest-ever PATS show

The organisers of PATS Telford have produced a video capturing all the excitement from a successful two-day event on Sunday and Monday...

Watch the video here

Dog training superstar joins pet store team

A Southampton based pet food and accessory retailer has welcomed a dog-training superstar to its team in a bid to become the leading pet store across the south...

Hagen celebrates 40th anniversary of UK operation

To mark the 40^th anniversary of Hagen opening its UK operation, staff went to work in Eighties-themed fancy dress...

Dorwest Herbs launches new Puppy Pack

Award-winning herbal pet care brand Dorwest Herbs has launched a new puppy pack, especially for new puppy parents and breeders...

Passionate dog groomer can't wait to become teacher

Marie Chong, 42, who runs the Plush Pooches salon in Ruislip has expanded her business to include a training facility, which will offer Ofqual regulated iPET Network qualifications...

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Webinar aimed at gaining better understanding of behavioural struggles

Pet professionals are being invited to attend a live webinar hosted by The National Pet College and Dogs Trust to gain a better understanding of behavioural struggles that they may encounter in their profession and to learn strategies that will improve animal welfare..

TV star’s new pet podcast completes first series

New pet podcast, ‘All Ears with Agria Pet Insurance’ has wrapped up an exciting and educational first series, complete with five episodes to enjoy...

Feeding wild birds with Walter Harrison's

Wild Bird feeding peak season is around the corner, so Walter Harrison's wanted to share some helpful tips on which feeders to use for your garden birds and how to maintain them when the cold hits..

Retailer reveals top Christmas gifts for dogs

Award-winning Just for Pets knows a thing or two about the best gifts for dog lovers. Here’s some of the top picks for this year...

Leaving pets home alone drives anxiety in owners

New research reveals that over three quarters of Brits (76%) experience feelings of anxiety when faced with the prospect of leaving their dog alone...

Uniting pet professionals for a healthy vet profession

The veterinary profession is facing changes and challenges which need all stakeholders to unite to build healthy vet practices and profession. The ROYAL CANIN 2022 Vet Symposium was an opportunity to respond to future challenges...

New research highlights dog breeds at most risk of hypothyroidism

New research the Royal Veterinary College has shed light on the dog breeds most predisposed to hypothyroidism, a life-long hormonal disorder caused by a deficiency of thyroid hormones...

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...

Record-breaking attendance at PATS Telford

PATS has broken all records with the two-day show at Telford in Shropshire recording its highest ever attendance figures since the event was launch in 2009...

Click here to find out how many people attended PATS Telford

Pets at Home gives stores a new look

The UK’s largest pet retail group Pets at Home, which has more than 450 outlets across the country, has revamped a number of its stores in Derby, Huntingdon, Wolverhampton and High Wycombe...

Click here to see gallery of pictures from new-look stores

Thieves steal cash and equipment worth £4,000 in pet shop raid

Burglars, who ransacked a pet shop in the Scottish town of Paisley, escaped with cash and equipment from the overnight raid...

Pets at Home appoints a Chief People Officer

Pets at Home has this week announced the appointment of Rachel Mooney as Chief People Officer. Prior to joining Pets at Home, Rachel held senior roles at global brands, including Google and Vodafone, and was Chief People Officer at digitally-led organisations Monzo and Snow Software...