In This Issue
Can independents survive the changing landscape of the pet industry?
Pets at Home have the biggest number of stores but small businesses still rule the roost
'Shop Local' support pictured on Facebook
North Norfolk pet shop for sale
Dog Rocks appoints new Head of Sales
More than a million dog owners still to microchip pets, as law comes into force
Johnston & Jeff launches new birdfood range in pouches
Burgess urges vets to suppport Rabit Awareness Week
FELIWAY FRIENDS tackles cat squabble problems
Leading experts in natural pet care unite for DogTastic Live
Pet trade can ring the changes with Lintbells relaunch
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High court clampdown on puppy farm protestors outside pet shop
Pets at Home celebrates 25 years with social media campaign
Animal VC for heroic US Marine dog
Ancol achieves 400,000 worldwide sales with its Viva retractable lead
BVA launches election manifestos calling for action on animal welfare
Stricken dog saved by PDSA vets after horror injury
SunLife calls for pet insurance to be mandatory
Town and Country Petfoods strengthens HiLife team
Hilton Herbs rebrands cat supplements
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Can independents survive the changing landscape of the pet industry?


What a week it has been for the pet industry! First a North-East pet shop calls for action to safeguard the future of independent stores. Then the biggest pet chain Pets at Home changes its CEO as it continues its path towards opening more outlets. And to cap it all Pets Corner increases its portfolio by 51 stores after buying PamPurredPets. It all begs the question: is the landscape of pet retailing changing?
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Pets at Home have the biggest number of stores but small businesses still rule the roost


There are some 3,500 pet shops and approximately 600 specialist aquatic centres employing over 15,000 people in the UK, according to the Pet Industry Federation. When you consider the biggest retailer chain Pets at Home currently owns 417 stores, it's clear to see that independents are still the major force in the industry...
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'Shop Local' support pictured on Facebook
This picture from a local shopkeeper caught our attention on Facebook this week. We liked the sentiments and felt they were worth repeating here...
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North Norfolk pet shop for sale



Pets Emporium, a well established business of over 35 years in the beautiful coastal area of North Norfolk, has been put up for sale...

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Dog Rocks appoints new Head of Sales
 
Dog Rocks Distribution Ltd has announced the appointment of Louise Wilkins as its new Head of Sales. Louise joins the company from her sales representative role at HG Gladwell & Sons...
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More than a million dog owners still to microchip pets, as law comes into force


The Dogs Trust says as many as 1.4 million dogs still don’t have a chip, though – despite the law coming into force in Scotland, England and Wales yesterday (Wednesday)...
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Johnston & Jeff launches new birdfood range in pouches

Johnston & Jeff, so well-known for both the quality of its wild bird foods and its innovative packaging style, has just launched a new range of in pouches...
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Burgess urges vets to suppport Rabit Awareness Week


Burgess Pet Care will be calling on veterinary practices to sign up its RAW campaign when it attends the British Small Animal Veterinary Associations (BSAVA) congress in Birmingham, which starts today (Thursday)...
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FELIWAY FRIENDS tackles cat squabble problems
 
Ceva Animal Health has launched an innovative new pheromone called FELIWAY FRIENDS to help tackle the problem of fighting between cats in a household...
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Leading experts in natural pet care unite for DogTastic Live

DogTastic Live 2016 is a groundbreaking new conference bringing the leaders in holistic pet care together in a ‘melting-pot’ of expertise. It will be held Held on Friday 3 to Saturday 4 June at Regent’s Hall, London...
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Pet trade can ring the changes with Lintbells relaunch

The pet trade can look forward to some exciting changes in the Lintbells product range that should see this best-selling brand fly off the shelves with even greater regularity...
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