Newsletter - Pet Trade Xtra

The global private equity giant that acquired Pets at Home for a reported £955m in 2010 and floated the pet supplies retailer in 2014 has sold its remaining stake in the business in a £108m deal...

Pets at Home faces £2million bill over store closures

The closure of the seven high-street Barkers dog stores will cost owners Pets at Home around £2 million, it has been revealed in the retailer's latest financial figures. The costs are attributed to lease commitments and the write down of fixed assets.

Pet retailer bucks online shopping trend
Pets Corner’s 149 stores contribute to over 98% of its retail sales

Pets Corner, the second largest pet retailer in the UK, is bucking the trend for online shopping, reporting that over 98% of its sales are attributed to its network of 149 stores. And the company plans to invest £9m over the next three years in new stores and rolling out over 60 of its natural pet grooming spa...

Pet food firms hit back at raw food claims

UK-based pet food manufacturers have hit back at new research claiming that bacteria and parasites often found in raw dog and cat food products can pose health dangers to pets and their owners...

Exciting plans for the UK’s National Pet Trade Event

Firmly established as the UK’s National Pet Trade Event, PATS Telford is making every effort to ensure that September’s show is even more successful for its growing numbers of visitors and exhibitors...

Putting an end to puppy farming in the UK

Animal welfare campaigner, Jo Amit of ethical pet care company HOWND, attended the launch of Lucy's Law at the Houses of Parliament. When introduced, Lucy's Law will prevent puppies being sold by pet shops and other third-party dealers that have been supplied by puppy farms...

Leading UK firms heading for Gobal Pet Expo in March

Among the many new products being launched by leading British suppliers exhibiting on the British pavilion at Global Pet Expo will be luxury dog accessories, a range of pet treats and coats, pet cleaning and hygiene products, flea and bug repellents, chicken coop safety features and pet treat packaging...

Don’t make owning more than one cat a ‘cat’astrophe

Recent research by the leading feline veterinary behaviour product, FELIWAY FRIENDS, has revealed that over 65% of cat owners believe that their cats get on with each other, yet nearly all of those questioned owned cats that displayed signs of multi-cat tension...

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Ex-Commercial Director at Vital becomes Fish4Dogs Sales Director

An experienced pet trade specialist, who loves to mountaineer in her spare time, is set to take Fish4Dogs to new heights as its Sales Director...

Pet expert raises 'pre-pup' issue as Ant McPartlin's custody row over dog is revealed

Following reports that Ant McPartlin and wife Lisa Armstrong are set to do battle over their beloved dog Hurley, a pet expert has expressed concerns over the welfare of dogs in such situations and has given advice on how to avoid it...

Mars hires new sales director

Helen Warren-Piper has moved from her marketing director role at Premier Foods to become sales director at Mars’ Pet Nutrition business in the UK, setting sales strategy for brands including Pedigree and Whiskas...

Prestigious award for WildWash at international trade event

Pet brand WildWash has won the Best Small Stand at BETA International 2018...

AmPet Products wins Innovation & Excellence Award

AmPet Products has been announced as the winner of the Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Awards for Pet Accessory Wholesaler of the Year - UK 2018.

The best of the previous Pet Trade Xtra

The top-read stories from last week's Pet Trade Xtra can be seen below, if you missed them...

Pets at Home to close all seven of its Barkers high street stores

Pets at Home is closing all seven of its specialist Barkers high street stores and is offering staff alternative roles at its superstores. All the Barkers shops will be closed by the end of March...

Sainsbury’s extends pet range with new food launch

Sainsbury’s has announced that it is set to take on the £430 million healthy and hypoallergenic pet food market with the launch of its Hypoallergenic Range...

Pet food firm launches new franchise business

Heights Farm Premium Pets Foods, a family-run business based in Bolton, Lancashire, is set to expand its empire with the launch of a new franchise operation...

£1.5m new investment at Inspired Pet Nutrition site

Inspired Pet Nutrition is investing around £1.5 million in new equipment at its Dalton Mill site near Thirsk in North Yorkshire to meet increased demand for its range of pet food...