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Jollyes, which has more than 100 stores nationwide, is reducing its prices on top-selling items in a move to underline its position as the ‘UK’s best value pet superstore’...

Pets at Home installs 'Pets-Mess Tree' in Brighton

Pets at Home, has unveiled a unique 'Pets-Mess Tree’, symbolizing the playful disruption pets often bring during the Christmas season. The tree has been installed in one of the UK’s most pet-loving cities Brighton...

UK pet industry writes to Chancellor over Budget concerns

The Pet Industry Federation has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, this week to express significant concerns about the recent Budget and its potential negative effects on the pet industry and pet ownership. Nigel Baker, PIF CEO (pictured) said: “We have asked the Treasury to consider targeted relief for the pet industry..."

First look inside Pets at Home's new £1m Pet Care Centre

After months of anticipation, Pets at Home opened its new Pet Care Centre in Kettering last week. The retail group has invested nearly £1 million in refurbishing, enhancing and future-proofing the store...

Click here to view pictures from inside the new store

PATS supports Birmingham Dogs Home in 2025

PATS has announced that Birmingham Dogs Home will be its chosen charity for 2025. The Pet and Aquatics Trade Show will be taking place at the NEC Birmingham for the first time from Sunday, 28th September to Tuesday, 30th September 2025...

UK-based pet brand hires four experts from US firm

UK-based fresh cat food company has doubled its research team with four senior experts, formerly of US-based Nom Nom. The company said the move strengthens the brand’s position as a pioneer in fresh cat food..

Jollyes gets in festive spirit at new store opening

Award-winning pet retailer Jollyes got into the Christmas spirit at the opening of its latest new store in Leyland...

Click here to see gallery of pictures from the store opening

WildWash hopes to raise £10k for charity with new launch

For every bottle of its new Charity Dog Shampoo & Conditioner, WildWash is donating £1 to All Dogs Matter, a dedicated charity that rescues and rehomes neglected dogs across London and Norfolk. It aims to raise £10,000 by October 2025...

Royal Canin leads campaign to tackle unethical breeding

Royal Canin has brought together five prominent organisations to tackle the unethical breeding and extreme conformation of cats and dogs...

Pet store to hold career day for would-be groomers

The Grooming Academy inside Hucknall’s Pets & Friends is opening its doors on November 30, inviting anyone interested in dog grooming for a chat and look around the salon which has trained hundreds of professionals...

Double delight for expert using herbs to enrich cats' lives

A Liverpool cat expert who uses herbs to help the cats she grooms has triumphed at two high profile awards ceremonies this month...

Doggy Doggy Yum Yum voted Best Pet Treat

Dorset-based artisan ice cream maker Baboo Gelato, the manufacturers of frozen dog treat Doggy Doggy Yum Yum, celebrated after lifting the trophy for winning the Best Pet Treat at the PIF Awards 2024...

New canine brand aims to shake up pet food market

New brand Scrumpf aims to shake up the pet food industry with the launch of its premium freeze-dried raw dog food and herbal supplements...

Chuckit! Max Glow range brightens up playtime

Chuckit! Max Glow glow-in-the-dark toys are perfect for dogs and owners who want to enjoy playtime, even after dark..

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Police say blaze behind Pets at Home store may have been suspicious

Police believe that a fire behind a Pets at Home store in Dunfermline may have been started deliberately...

JW launches new interactive dog toys

JW has launched four new products designed to make treat time and playtime more fun, mentally stimulating, and beneficial for dogs of all sizes, including puppies...

Vetpol graduate wins Nutritional Expertise category at SQP awards

Approved SQP training and registration body Vetpol has announced that one of its graduates, Andy Currall, has won the Nutritional Expertise category at the 2024 National SQP Awards. Andy is deputy manager of Jollyes pet store in Kettering...

Gas safety campaigners and RSPCA join forces to keep pets safe

Confusion among UK pet owners on the tell-tale signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in their pets, could be putting their four-legged companions at risk...

Building bridge between European pet industry and Southeast Asian markets

The Italy Pavilion powered by Zoomark made a very successful debut at Pet Fair South East Asia, the region’s leading pet industry event, held in Bangkok (Thailand)...

Equestrian legends to speak at the 2025 National Equine Show

Carl Hester, Mary King, Emily King, Yasmin Ingham and Bob Champion are just a few of the equestrian legends signed up to speak at the 2025 National Equine Show...

Webbox releases Christmas collection for cats and dogs

Webbox has just released its Christmas collection, a festive range filled with treats and toys for both cats and dogs...

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...

Award-winning retailer reveals secrets of success

Family-owned Wildwood Pets, based in the Lincolnshire market town of Stamford, has been named Independent Retailer of the Year 2024 in the prestigious PIF Awards. Owner Thomas Rogerson, who runs the store alongside wife Laura, reveals the secrets of the company’s success...

Excitement builds for PATS 2025 at NEC Birmingham

Excitement is building as companies book their stands for PATS 2025, which will take place at the NEC Birmingham for the first time...

Struggling pet shop vows to carry on following public support

An independent pet retailer is rethinking a decision to close following a ‘massive’ show of support from customers and other local businesses...

Dog food brand aims to set new standard in UK market

Your Dog Only Lives Once is the philosophy behind the creation of YDOLO – a new dog food being launched in the UK and Ireland. The brand aims to revolutionise canine nutrition by offering 100% natural, highly digestible ingredients to help dogs lead long, healthy, and happy lives...

‘Moving with the times’ key to pet firm’s success

The boss of an award-winning pet treat company has revealed that businesses need to keep innovating if they wish to remain successful. Pet Trade Innovations was crowned Supplier of the Year at the PIF Awards last week, and managing director Steve Driver said: “With over 30 years’ experience in the pet industry, I feel we’ve moved with the times.”