In This Issue
Over 500 retailers take part in National Pet Shop Day
Pedigree Wholesale announces death of John Newbury
Vital Pet Group records strong year-end performance
Help migrating birds, with tips from Honeyfield’s 
Pet store owners enjoy TropiClean's ‘Race To Vegas’
Frozen treat sees 60% increase in sales during hot summer
New online hub to empower pet owners
London Pet Show Live celebrates capital’s passion for pets
Neerdog unveils adventure-ready dog kit at Jollyes stores
Petplan uncovers how dogs see the world
Lily's Kitchen unveils revamped recipes for cats
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GWF Nutrition appoints new Head of Technical Operations
IVC Evidensia trials reusable surgical polymer gowns to cut clinical waste and carbon emissions
Pet supplement makes finals of PetQuip Awards
Pet accessory firm makes award finals in three categories
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PetQuip Awards 2025 finalists revealed
Independent pet store saved from closure
IPN gets set to acquire its second French firm
High street crisis deepens as major retailers face closures
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Over 500 retailers take part in National Pet Shop Day

Pet lovers across the UK turned out in force to celebrate National Pet Shop Day 2025, as over 500 retailers took part in the now-annual event – more than doubling last year’s participation and firmly cementing the campaign as a calendar highlight for the pet industry...

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Pedigree Wholesale announces death of John Newbury
 

Pedigree Wholesale has announced news of the sad passing of its colleague and friend, John Newbury, who died on Sunday, 17 August 2025, following a short illness. John joined Pedigree in September 2019 as Aquatics Business Unit Manager, later becoming North Sales Team Manager...

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Vital Pet Group records strong year-end performance

Vital Pet Group has closed out the year with solid growth and continued investment across people, infrastructure, and product development. With expanding reach and enhanced support for brands and retailers alike, the company remains committed to being a reliable and future-focused partner to the independent pet trade...

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Help migrating birds, with tips from Honeyfield’s 
 

Honeyfield’s resident wild bird expert Simon Smethurst has produced some tips to help wild bird-loving customers to attract and support all the ‘birds without borders’ as they pass through, as well as those who stay in the UK all year round.

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Pet store owners enjoy TropiClean's ‘Race To Vegas’

The owners of Ruby & Dexter’s pet store in Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, have returned from their unforgettable prize trip to Las Vegas after winning TropiClean’s ‘Race to Vegas’ contest...

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Frozen treat sees 60% increase in sales during hot summer
 

Frozen dog treat Doggy Doggy Yum Yum has recorded a massive 60% increase in sales this summer due to the hot weather and new distribution deals.

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New online hub to empower pet owners

Protexin, a leading digestive supplement manufacturer in the UK veterinary channel, has launched a new online hub, delivering 30 years of science-backed expertise and trusted gut health products directly to pet owners.

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London Pet Show Live celebrates capital’s passion for pets
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It’s no surprise that London Pet Show Live, 20-21 September, Olympia is celebrating the capital’s passion for pets offering a chance to explore the pet kingdom with a fun-packed family experience that’s both educational and entertaining...

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Neerdog unveils adventure-ready dog kit at Jollyes stores

Neerdog, the dog brand known for its vibrant, durable, and comfort-first designs, has announced the launch of its signature GO-B-BOLD range of dog collars, leads, and harnesses in Jollyes pet stores and online...

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Petplan uncovers how dogs see the world

New data-led insights by Petplan reveals how our pets experience the world around them. By teaming up with their in-house experts, Petplan used the science behind pet vision to share tips on how to excite – and soothe – your pets’ senses by creating a pet-friendly home...

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Lily's Kitchen unveils revamped recipes for cats

Lily’s Kitchen has given its full wet cat food range a head-to-paw refresh, with updated recipes, new pack sizes, and a stylish design makeover – all crafted to meet the evolving needs of cats and their owners...

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