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PATS gets set for a memorable 10th Sandown show
Hundreds of new launches to be unveiled at the big show
Pet exhibition opens its doors next Tuesday
Pet industry counts cost as country store chain goes into administration
TV personality to present animal welfare awards
Sales of Webbox pet food break £4m barrier
Great stories behind Petface's Christmas 2018 collection
Classical music proven to calm and comfort dogs
Anco get set to unveil major re-branding
Nineteen 87 parked the bus at Crufts to entice dog owners to try tasty baked ranges
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Natures Menu launches True Instinct to consumers at Crufts
Specialist trade has key role in fight against pet obesity
Baked treats, raw food, harnesses, bow ties and nervous anticipation at Crufts
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Fire destroys Gardman warehouse at Daventry
Group55 wins International Award for second year running
PIF connects members to huge savings on exclusive telecom deals
A new, fresh look to celebrate Cotswold RAW's PATS debut
Beast from the East causes Wild Bird Care sales uplift
Leaving wet food out for a cat could give it food poisoning
Eukanuba launches search to find ambassadors
Pets Choice makes it a hat-trick at Crufts 2018
Evolution Aqua look to appoint Area Sales Manager for Bermuda brand
Inca wins nation's heart to scoop HiLife PAT Dog of the Year
Tetra products tested against rival brands
Natures Menu promises special offers at PATS Sandown
It’s arrived! Turmeric tincture from CSJ
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B&M removes pet treat from shelves after dog death
Wiltshire pet store set to close after almost 40 years
Pet firm makes it into Top 100 'Best Small Companies to Work for' list
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Pet industry counts cost as country store chain goes into administration

 

A number of pet product suppliers are counting the cost of the decision to appoint administrators for the failing Countrywide Farmers business, which runs a number of country stores in the UK.

 

The sale of pet products and pet food was a major sector of the company’s business, and its latest problems are seen as a major headache for the industry with some suppliers being owed money.

 

Countrywide Farmers went into administration just over a week ago on March 7, and the administrators from KPMG have said it’s their intention to seek a buyer for the business.

 

They have appointed Hilco Capital to assist in running the Countrywide Farmers stores while they explore and develop available options.

 

The company, based in Evesham, Worcestershire, announced plans to sell the business in April last year, but a potential sale to Mole Valley Farmers Ltd fell through in October.

 

On March 1, the company announced it had sold its liquefied petroleum gas division to DCC Flogas, however its retail business sale to Mole Valley could not be approved and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced an investigation.

 

Countrywide announced it was going into administration as the CMA investigation could last up to six months, and the company said it would be "unable to meet its financial obligations for this extended period of time".

 

Countrywide Farmers employs more than 700 people and has 48 stores. The administrators have said no "initial redundancies" had been made.

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