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Launch of exciting new show for fishkeepers
An exciting new consumer show has been launched to run alongside AQUA 2023, which will be taking place over three days for the first time at Telford International Centre, Shropshire, in October. The new event for consumers, called Water Alive, will be staged over two of the days and will give fishkeepers the chance to see all the latest launches in one place.
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Award-winning pet shop set to close next month
An award-winning pet and animal feed centre is closing down at the end of March after 14 years in business. Poole Farm Feed Centre, which won the UK Retailer of the Year at the PIF Awards in 2014, informed its customers of the closure on social media.
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Double celebration for pet store owner
Pet store owner Toni Marsh had reason to celebrate twice this month – first to mark the 10th anniversary of her West Sussex business and then to rejoice in winning a ‘most loved local business’ award...
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Pets at Home advertises job roles at new fulfilment centre
Pets at Home is advertising job opportunities at its new storage and distribution centre near Stafford, which is set to employ more than 750 people...
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PIF launches new event to help pet businesses grow
The Pet Industry Federation has launched a new event, The Business of Pets, designed to help pet businesses take that vital step to the next level...
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Exciting new products to be launched at PATS Sandown
Seeing the very latest pet products and innovations launched under one roof is one of the major attractions to PATS visitors, and this March’s show at Sandown Park in Esher, Surrey, is set to showcase an impressive number of new items...
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‘Think twice’ before buying ‘exotic’ pets, urges vet body
As new research reveals eight in 10 (81%) vets are concerned the needs of non-traditional pets such as reptiles, amphibians, birds or other “exotic” animals are not being met, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging anyone considering buying one as a pet to ‘think twice’...
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John Burns receives MBE at Windsor Castle
Burns Pet Nutrition founder John Burns was invited by King Charles III to receive his MBE at Windsor Castle. He was honoured for services to business and the community in West Wales...
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Award-winning Furr Boost set for Crufts appearance
Multi-award winning Furr Boost will be exhibiting at Crufts, which takes place at the NEC Birmingham on 9-12 March, and there will be a lot for visitors to see...
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PATS Sandown exhibitor spotlight: Petbuddy Group
Sustainable brands that make pets happier and healthier
Petbuddy Group, which acquired UK brand Little BigPaw last September, is one of the fastest growing companies in the pet industry in the Nordics, and is set to make a strong impact on the British market in 2023...
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New MD appointed at Group 55
Group55, the parent company of the bestselling animology brand, has promoted Rob Banks to the role of managing director...
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Paleo Ridge partners with charities to help dogs in need
Leading raw dog food brand Paleo Ridge recently launched its new ‘Donate Raw to Paws in Need’ initiative. This gives customers the online option to make a charitable donation of £4.55, the equivalent of 1kg of raw dog food...
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BIRA urges Chancellor to offer further support in Spring Budget
The British Independent Retailers Association has urged Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to consider independent retailers when setting out his fiscal statement next month..
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Pet owners urged to help keep wildlife and livestock safe
The Wildlife Trusts is urging dog owners to keep their pets on short leads now that birds are nesting, species are emerging from hibernation and to protect grazing livestock...
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Crufts to showcase benefits of Canicross
Health-conscious dog owners and pet professionals will be able to learn more about the benefits of Canicross during demonstrations at Crufts on on Thursday March 9...
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CSJ launches vegan-friendly supplements
Trusted market leader CSJ is launching Cani Supps – a unique range of four vegan-friendly high performing supplements for dogs...
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Ruffwear trail-blazing continues in Deutchland
Further to opening a new German distribution centre in late 2022, Accapi group, the exclusive European distributor of American dog brand Ruffwear, has continued to blaze a trail of growth across the D-A-CH region with plans to significantly increase business in 2023...
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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...
Online shopping forces pet shop to close
An independent shop is set to close its doors for the final time, blaming online shopping and big chain brands for its demise...
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Thieves steal supplies from Pets at Home store
Police have released images of two masked men wanted in connection with a £1,500 raid on a Pets at Home store in Essex...
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Pet retailer urges dog owners to feed unprocessed food
A Southampton pet food and accessory retailer has urged dog owners across the region to include unprocessed food, such as raw meat, in their dog’s diet...
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Pet firm wins Dragons' Den investment of £50,000
A company manufacturing and supplying retractable, portable dog safety gates won a £50,000 investment from entrepreneur Deborah Meaden when its owners appeared on the BBC One hit series Drtagons' Den...
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