In This Issue
SmartBarf benefits from growing interest in raw diets
Pet Industry Federation to refresh board as directors step down
Break the mould with Hill's Ideal Balance
UK pet shops urged to put rabbit welfare first this Easter
Pets at Home launches dogs-only store called Barkers
The Company of Animals launch a revolutionary dog treat
Natures Menu go for traditional English look at Interzoo
Digestion & Wind for humans from Pooch & Mutt! Really?
Just For Pets stores donate 1,000 Kong toys to charity
Pet retailers urged to enter the second PetQuip Awards
Stand space selling fast for PATS Harrogate
Ceva launches Adaptil puppy training films
Best Friends Veterinary Group offer free microchipping
Pet care firm Seahorse Atlantic 'branching' out into gardening
Owners of Cheshire pet shop call it a day
Scotts and Solus partnership is called off
Dog groomer takes over old pet shop in Hertfordshire
Global Pet Expo reports record-breaking numbers
Companion Animal Nutrition workshops announced by PIF
Parrot kicked out of pet department for squawking rude words
Hollings revamps packaging on its products
Expansion at Sneyd’s Wonderfeeds leads to new appointment
Further sponsors revealed for The Pet Show 2014
TickZ – the natural way to keep cats and dogs tick and flea free
New DNA testing schemes for Tibetan Terriers approved by Kennel Club
Keep up the #handsoffmyhobby pressure as Euro elections approach
Last chance to see largest canine art gallery in Europe
Denplan extends reach into pet insurance market
Positive retail outlook confirmed by latest SDEA survey
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1. Profitable Lincolnshire pet store is closing down
2. Finalists of new industry awards revealed
3. Telford pet shop closes down on the spot
4. Bespoke pet furniture firm seeks retail outlets
5. The Giant Pet Store in Norfolk goes into administration
6. RRPs should be protected, says pet shop
7. Poundstretcher expands its pet business
8. Leading vet responds to claims by dog behaviourist
9. Taking on the giants of the pet food industry
10. Small Irish firm is a big player in the dog treat market
11. Award-winning Just for Pets aims to open more stores
12. Pressure from retail giants and the internet force pet shop to close down
13. Hundreds of UK pet shops selling inadequate hutches
14. Secrets of success of an award-winning pet store
15. Sales grow for ‘natural pet store’ that refuses to stock food from major suppliers
16. Vets should share some of the blame for falling pet welfare standards
17. Dog Rocks stop supplying Amazon Retail
18. Seahorse Atlantic and Soopa share winning formula
19. Pet GPS device sets its sights on Europe
20. Pure Pet Food is an instant hit
21. Pet retailers react to Crown's distribution move
22. Divided opinion among some retailers
23. Lancashire pet shop to close down at the end of the month
24. Dragon's Den star backs Southampton pet firm
25. Mars Petcare looks to close Peterborough factory

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Owners of Cheshire pet shop call it a day



The owners of Davies Tropicals pet shop in Middlewich, Cheshire, have decided to retire from the business after 37 years so they can go travelling.

Ken Davies, 66, who ran the shop with his wife Shirley, 65, said: "We have enjoyed our time here very much, and overall it has been very successful. We’ve met many people and built up some great relationships.

“We would like to thank our customers over the years for being loyal to us and I hope they continue coming to the shop and after we’ve gone.”

The shop will remain open with the couple’s understudy Genna Bennett taking over the reins.

Genna, who has worked in the shop for seven years, will be taking on the manager role at the shop and with her business knowledge, Ken is confident she will do well for the shop.

Ken added: “We have been successful but I think Genna will be able to do better. I hope she does and goes on to increase trade.

“I’m sure she will love running the shop and I hope she does enjoy it just as much as we did."

Ken added: “I’m looking forward to retirement now and we intend to travel around the world to see places we haven’t seen before and revisit the ones we have enjoyed in the past, like Scandinavia.”

Pictured: Ken and Shirley Davies with new manager Genna Bennett (centre).

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