Newsletter - Pet Trade Xtra

HOWND - a new natural pet care brand for happy dogs - has launched two ranges of cruelty free grooming products for puppies, adults and seniors. And to mark the launch of these innovative new products, the Borehamwood-based company is offering a 10% discount on all retail orders before March 31...

Could this dog toy be a bestseller in 2015?

The Zogoflex Toppl toy won Best New Dog Product at PATS Sandown and big things are being predicted of this innovative product, which is being distributed in the UK by Collarways...

Vets and owners believe prepared pet foods deliver the best nutrition to pets

Recent research among 2,100 pet owners and 150 veterinary professionals conducted by the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) indicates a high level of confidence in the pet food industry.

What makes a good sales rep? An award-winner reveals all

Ewa Jaworska, of GA Pet Food Partners, has been awarded Best Representative of the Year by the Pet Product Retail Association. Here she reveals why she stands out from the crowd...

PetQuip Awards to be held during PATS Telford

PetQuip has announced that it will stage its third annual Awards on Sunday, September 27, during PATS Telford, and is now urging companies to submit their entries to this prestigious event...

It's a dream to work at award-winning pet store, say staff

Staff at multi award-winning pet store Not Just Pets have revealed that it's a dream place to work, where the best interests of pet owners and their animals always comes first...

Demand for individual pet cremations on the increase

A new pet crematorium is being opened in Cheltenham in April as more owners request their animals are privately cremated. It will be modelled on Cambridge Pet Crematorium set up by Ray Hale (pictured) and his father-in-law Clive Jackman in the 1970s...

PATS Sandown attracts growing number of pet retailers and garden centres

PATS Sandown attracted a total of 1,859 visitors over two highly successful days of business activity, with the number of pet retailers attending the show increasing by 2% compared to 2014. There was also a larger presence from garden centres at the Sandown Park showpiece...

Discover top retailing tips from Pooch & Mutt's Guy Blaskey

Retailers discovered ahead-of-the-game ideas on new lines, new approaches and new profit potential during two days of top seminars at PATS Sandown. One of the most popular was a talk by Pooch & Mutt's Guy Blaskey. If you missed it, don't worry because this week Guy shares his secrets on video...

Big trade show presence pays off for Beco Pets

Beco Pets had a big presence at PATS Sandown and it paid off hansomely for Britain's biggest producer of eco-friendly pet products...

Pet obesity set to soar, warns vet charity
PDSA launches pet slimming contest to fight the flab of nation’s pets

Findings from the latest PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report say four out of five veterinary professionals have seen an increase in pet obesity cases in the last two years...

Sales more than double for raw pet food firm Nutriment

Nutriment has reported dramatic increases in product sales and production capacity as the raw pet food firm company goes from strength to strength...

Pet Trade Xtra

PIF announces accreditation for overseas trade show funding

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has received confirmation that it has successfully been accredited for the UKTI’s Trade Access Programme (TAP), and will now work with UKTI to develop and deliver a programme of customer support at international trade shows...

Oscar & Hooch announces first ‘Dog Walk of the Month’ winners

Oscar & Hooch has announced that Isabelle Leybourne from Surrey and her pet Alfie are the first ‘Dog Walk of the Month’ winners, an initiative which celebrates the magic of daily dog walks...

Today’s Group launches own-label pet food range

Today’s Group has launched an own-label sub-brand Today’s Select For Pets – a new range dedicated entirely to pet food, offering a highly-competitive 30% POR for retailers...

Canine Partners charity helped by Canny Magloc

The Canny Company has teamed up with the assistance dog charity Canine Partners, to offer a Canny Magloc to each of the dogs they will partner in the UK this year. The charity matches up specially-trained dogs with physically disabled people, the dogs having learned skills and tasks tailored to the needs of their new partners...

Pet feeding bowl range extended by Loving Pets UK

Loving Pets UK is expanding its award-winning Bella Bowl range to include eight brand new colours – from pale pink to tasteful taupe, each featuring a funky dog bone motif.

Fear of pet theft on the rise

More than nine out of 10 dog owners fear their beloved pet may be stolen, according to a new survey carried out by online pet medication and food retailer VioVet...

Forthglade extends natural foods range with grain free

Forthglade, the Devonshire producer of natural pet foods, has launched five new grain free meals to the popular Natural Lifestage for dogs range...

Plan to turn pet shop into takeaway refused after 400 complaints

Residents in a Northamptonshire village have succeeded in their protest against plans to turn an independent pet shop into a takeaway...

Good sales candidates are slipping through the net

Good sales candidates are slipping through the net because inexperienced interviewers don’t have the skills, aptitude or experience needed, says pet industry recruitment expert Lynda Ward...

Dexus and DOOG ranges get the thumbs-up

Top selling American and Australian brands – Dexus and DOOG – have created massive interest for UK distributors AmPet Products...

Buyers galore...aiming high with new 'Meet The Buyer' event

Ten buyers from the UK and overseas have already confirmed to attend the Pet Industry Federation’s ‘Meet the Buyer’ event on Monday, November 16, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Liverpool, ahead of its annual Pet Industry Forum & Awards...

Former pub to become a pet shop

The Horncastle Pub in Calcot, Reading, is set to become a pet shop. The pub closed after more than 160 years of trade, having been open since 1851...

Retailers rush to new Bucktons Superior Plus pigeon range

Retailers rushed to the new Bucktons Superior Plus pigeon range which was showcased at PATS Sandown...

Search underway for Bring Your Dog to Work Day headline sponsor

Following the success of last year’s most memorable day at the office, Bring Your Dog To Work has started its search for a corporate headline sponsor for 2015...

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