In This Issue
From Walt Disney to dog food...the amazing story of an award-winning pet retailer
The secrets of success at Poole Farm
Self-service dog wash finds instant success in the UK
Pet shop criticised for allowing fireworks to be sold on premises
New luxury treats from The Innocent Cat
The Pet Charity releases industry-first collaborative pet care leaflets
Pets at Home Vet Group targets expansion with £20m deal
Tribal Pet Foods announces new listing at luxury pet store
Award-winning Not Just Pets celebrates 10th annivesary
OATA advice on newts after new strain of deadly fungus found
New range of plastic dog beds from Animal Instincts
Kitten cuddlers needed by Newcastle animal shelter
Pet Crematoriums join the Pet Industry Federation fold
Whitley Bay exotic pet shop owners abandoned their reptiles for a week
Fisherman's Daughter range available through Hagen UK
New benefit for Pet Industry Federation members
GPS collar could save 20% on pet insurance
Stylish Marina 84L makes feeding and maintenance easy
Pet stall celebrates 40 years on city market
Exo Terra Terrarium Fixture lights up sales
Pet shop donates money to animal charity
Puppy farmer jailed for double murder
Butcher's grows sales for ninth successive year
GIMA Award gives warm praise for hedgehog igloo
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From Walt Disney to dog food...the amazing story of an award-winning pet retailer



Stephen Williams swapped the hectic life of being a director with the Walt Disney company to run his own pet and animal feed centre with wife Jo, and it's paying off in a big way. As well as enjoying a more acceptable lifestyle, his business is growing rapidly and basking in the glory of being crowned Retailer of the Year.


This week Stephen reveals to Pet Trade Xtra how he and Jo have turned Poole Farm Feed Centre in Great Yeldham, Essex into an award-winning business...

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The secrets of success at Poole Farm


Focusing on providing customers with great products, good value for money, expert advice/assistance and great customer service, have all been key to the dramatic growth at Poole Farm Feed Centre, says Stephen Williams.
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Self-service dog wash finds instant success in the UK


A self-service dog wash machine which has taken America and Australia by storm is becoming increasingly popular in the UK as pet stores and garden centres see the potential in the easy-to-install unit...
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Pet shop criticised for allowing fireworks to be sold on premises


Edinburgh's oldest pet store, Dofos Pet Centre, has come under fire for renting out part of its premises to a business selling fireworks...
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New luxury treats from The Innocent Cat

Luxury pet treat manufacturer The Innocent Pet Care Company has launched a range of treats for cats called The Innocent Cat. The treats are made in Yorkshire with high quality ingredients and contain 80% British meat...

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The Pet Charity releases industry-first collaborative pet care leaflets
 
The Pet Charity has joined forces with industry experts like the Kennel Club, International Cat Care, OATA, the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund, REPTA and the BVZS, to produce a new series of pet care advice leaflets...
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Pets at Home Vet Group targets expansion with £20m deal


Pets at Home Vet Group, the operator of the Vets4Pets and Companion Care brands, has secured a £20m funding deal to support its expansion plans...
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Tribal Pet Foods announces new listing at luxury pet store

Newly-launched Tribal Pet Foods has announced that its range of natural dog treats is now available from Wilmslow’s luxury pet store, Barkers...
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Award-winning Not Just Pets celebrates 10th annivesary
 
Not Just Pets celebrated its 10th anniversary in Bath with a massive party at the store and a fun game challenge by the Abbey where over £250 was raised for local animal charities.
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OATA advice on newts after new strain of deadly fungus found
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has joined forces with Reptile and Exotic Pet Trade Association (REPTA) to recommend that Asiatic newts and salamanders imported into the UK are held at 25°C for 10 days before they can be sold to the public...
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New range of plastic dog beds from Animal Instincts

A new range of plastic dog beds – in six sizes and assorted colours – is available from Animal Instincts.
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Kitten cuddlers needed by Newcastle animal shelter


Westgate Ark animal shelter in Newcastle says it needs people to cuddle and stroke homeless young cats to get them ready to be rehomed...
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