Pampered pets will get Christmas presents worth more than £75
According to a new poll, 6% of British pet owners admit to spending more money on their pets at Christmas than on individual gifts for their family, friends or loved ones...
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Great merchandising for pet gifts at Christmas
Here's an example of some great merchandising of pet gifts at Christmas. The picture was taken by Trevor Pfeiffer at a Dutch garden centre while on a trip for Garden Trade News to the Netherlands this week...
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Sir Richard Branson praises game-changing pet firm
London-based Lily’s Kitchen, maker of natural and organic food for pets, is celebrating its debut into the Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100, gaining 28th position on the list of the UK’s 100 top-performing private companies and entrepreneurs. And it won praises from Sir Richard Branson too...
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Wagg appoint new Chairman to replace founder Bill Page in March
Wagg has announced the appointment of James Lambert OBE to its board, initially as a non-executive Director, effective from January 1. James will succeed Bill Page as non- executive Chairman from March 1, following Bill's decision to retire on his 75th birthday. Bill will remain a non-executive Director...
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Product award for Royal Canin as Maine Coon breed rises up the charts
Royal Canin’s Maine Coon food has been awarded the title of Best Specialist Product in the Your Cat Product Awards 2014-2015, while figures from the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF) show the Maine Coon rising up to third place in its analysis of breeds registered, with a total of 1,802 kittens in the UK...
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'Mutant giant spider dog' gets most views on YouTube
A Polish film maker's short horror film featuring his pet dog in a tarantula costume was the biggest "trending" video on YouTube in 2014, parent company Google has announced.
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Company takes the lead on wedding plans for pets
A company called Total Pet Services in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, is offering wedding couples the chance to share their big day with their beloved pets...
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Exhibitor stands for next year's PATS Sandown ‘sold out’
Visitors to PATS Sandown in March can expect a busy and exciting show as all exhibitor stands at the two-day event have now been sold. The Surrey and Esher Halls at Sandown Park will be packed with stands showcasing new products. And with the ‘Sold Out’ signs being posted already, there will be lots to see and talk about on over 150 exhibition stands.
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Outdoor Australian range catches on with UK dog owners
An Australian range of products called DOOG (Dog Owners Outdoor Gear), distributed in the UK by the Accapi Group, is proving to be a big Christmas gift hit with pet lovers...
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Betty & Butch, voted the UK's Pet Retailer of the Year in the annual PetQuip Awards, is to star in the Blue Peter Christmas Special. In the recently-filmed programme, the Blue Peter dog Iggy visits the Manchester shore with presenter Lindsey Russell where they meet Santa Paws.
