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Peter Pritchard, the former CEO of Pets at Home, has agreed to join the board of Woof and Brew, the pet drinks business. He joins as both an investor and director of the business...

PATS Telford to become a THREE-DAY event in 2024

The organisers of PATS, the UK’s National Pet Industry Event, have announced the launch of a THREE-DAY exhibition to take place at the Telford International Centre in 2024. The new event, to be staged on Sunday 29th September to Tuesday 1st October 2024, will become an all-encompassing show as the two PATS exhibitions – Sandown and Telford – merge into one.

The Leadon is set to revolutionise pet security
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A new product called The Leadon is set to take the pet industry by storm as it aims to revolutionise pet safety and security...

See inside Pets Corner’s first ‘worldwide flagship’ store

Pets Corner, one of the UK’s largest pet retail chains with over 150 outlets, has opened its first ‘worldwide flagship’ store in Ascot...

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Search to find innovative pet startups expanded

Global pet care company Purina is inviting pet care businesses from across the world to be a part of the next generation of pet care innovation, by applying to its fifth iteration of Unleashed...

Businesses benefit from pet retailer's expansion

PetPlace has enjoyed a significant period of growth, revamping its Abergele store to include a cinema and play park, opening a new headquarters in Kinmel Bay and recently unveiling a revamped building in Llangefni...

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Pedigree Wholesale introduces new Nobblys dog chews

Pedigree Wholesale has launched its new dental dog chew brand – Nobblys by Petello. The chews come in a fun and unique shape with little nobbles to help clean teeth and prevent boredom...

Owners protest for better dog food standards

Dogs and their owners, led by ethical pet food brand Edgard and Cooper, protested for better dog food in London at Potter’s Field. The call is for more transparency and a higher nutritional bar within the pet food industry...

Sniffers Pet Care set to showcase new dog treat brand

Sniffers Pet Care has launched a new flagship natural dog treat brand NAW, which promises to make a big impact at PATS Telford on 1-2 October...

Companies excited to be part of New Starter Zone at PATS Telford

Pet start-up companies are being given the chance to showcase their products in front of the largest collection of retailers and buyers at PATS Telford on Sunday, 1st October, and Monday, 2nd October 2023...

Supreme unveils additions to Tiny Friends Farm range

Supreme Petfoods, manufacturers of foods for small pets and experts in pet nutrition, has announced the addition of two new products to its Tiny Friends Farm treat range – Russel Rabbit Loopies and Russel Rabbit Twiggies...

New air-dried natural treat range from Cooper & Co

Cooper & Co was developed in-house by Pedigree Wholesale to provide a perfectly balanced diet for Cooper, the dog owned by the company’s CEO, Steve Brown...

Kittyrama produces innovative cat carrier and hideaway

Kittyrama’s new dual-purposed cat carrier and hideaway is packed with cat friendly features which help cats feel in control and happy by allowing them to stay in the familiarity of their environment at home or on the go...

Garden centre chain unveils Santa Paws Grotto

Dobbies, the UK's leading garden centre retailer, is inviting dog owners to be part of its Christmas festivities as it stages a Santa Paws Grotto experience across its 52 stores...

The Innocent Hound launches limited edition treat

The Innocent Hound has launched a limited-edition autumnal treat – new Wild Game Sausages containing pumpkin and cinnamon, all wrapped-up in a healthy, air-dried salmon and British venison treat...

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UK Pet Food unveils manifesto ahead of future General Election

UK Pet Food has unveiled its manifesto outlining its key asks for policy makers as the nation builds towards a General Election...

Police back-to-basics approach on retail crime welcomed by bira

The British Independent Retailers Association has welcomed the recent pledge by police forces across England and Wales to pursue every lead that holds a reasonable chance of apprehending criminals and solving crimes...

Veterinary experts share insights on guinea pig nutrition in free webinar

A free webinar sponsored by Supreme Petfoods and entitled ‘Food For Life; age-appropriate feeding for guinea pigs’ will take place on Tuesday 26th September at 4pm...

Dog exercise area part of revamped playing fields

A council-owned dog enrichment area is among the improvements set to be unveiled at a popular playing fields in Hertfordshire...

Nominations for Petplan’s Veterinary Awards open

Petplan has opened nominations for the 2024 Petplan Veterinary Awards, which celebrate their 25^th year milestone...

Vet nurses invited to CPD open day

Hamilton Specialist Referrals in High Wycombe is inviting veterinary nurses and students along to an open day at the referral hospital on Saturday 30 September...

Mikki launches all-weather dog coat range

In response to the increasingly unpredicatable UK weather, Mikki has designed an All Weather Dog Coat range....

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...

Dog food business secures £280m investment

Butternut Box, the UK-based fresh dog food company known for its innovative approach to pet food, has raised £280m in its latest fundraising round from new investor General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity firm...

Retail giant Jollyes reports accelerating Q1 performance

Jollyes confirmed it had delivered its best-ever Q1 trading performance for the 13 weeks to 27 August 2023, and that it planned to open 10 stores by the middle of 2024, breaking through its 100-store target well ahead of schedule...

Businesses urged to prepare for single-use plastics ban

The British Independent Retailers Association is urging businesses to be prepared for the upcoming single-use plastics ban coming into force on October 1...

Online pet pharmacy sales surpass £1m

An online pet pharmacy that was set up in response to lockdown will surpass £1 million in sales this month...

Celebrating long service at Henry Bell & Co

Henry Bell & Co is celebrating long-service work anniversaries across its Grantham-based operations. Managing Director Thomas Lee has clocked up 35 years with the Lincolnshire company, while Finance Director Carol Foster joined 54 years ago – and five team members are not far behind...

Pet retailer celebrates food safety milestone

A Southampton pet retailer has gone above and beyond on its food safety requirements in a bid to maintain the highest level of food hygiene for cats and dogs across the south. ..