In This Issue
Bespoke pet furniture firm seeks retail outlets
Exhibitor stands at PATS Harrogate ‘sold out’
Profitable Lincolnshire pet store is closing down
The Pet Show at Stoneleigh hailed as a great success
Pets At Home surgery and superstore plan for Cornwall
New Pets at Home store for Burgess Hill
New pet shop licensing guidance welcomed by OATA
Vitamins and supplements to get the Animology treatment
Natures Menu increases its force of delivery vans
Final chance to enter new industry awards
Smell from Nestlé Purina factory upsets residents
Marriage proposal involving pet dog becomes internet sensation
Expert panel for breeder education seminars
Albion Meat Products launches working dog range
Cash stolen from Derbyshire pet shop
American pet product illuminates the UK market
Fresh call to ban cruel electric shock devices
Winning team offer nutrition advice
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Bespoke pet furniture firm seeks retail outlets



Slumber and Sloan, a new company making high quality bespoke pet furniture, is on the search for retail outlets to stock its products.

"We are looking for small to medium sized reputable retail outlets," said Tiffany Harper (below) from Slumber and Sloan.

"We do not expect them to make large orders in advance and are happy to come to a mutual agreement where stores can have, let's say, a couple of pieces of furniture and sell from fabric swatches, to order. This way there is little expense expected from those who would consider stocking our range of pet furniture."

Slumber and Sloan is a vibrant new company consisting of three friends who have combined their skills to offer unique pet furniture.

All of the furniture on the company's website is designed and crafted in house at a small workshop in Cheshire, and all of the materials are sourced in the UK.

The luxury pet furniture is made with a solid timber frame, two types of reflex foam fillers and webbing specifically chosen to aid all-aged pets' pressure points.

The furniture is suitable for cats and dogs up to larger sizes. The company also offers a couture service, if a customer requires something totally unique to them.

"Within just two months of going live, we had several online stockists and enquiries from as far afield as Dubai," said Tiffany.

"We are not looking to take on too much too soon as we pride ourselves with a bespoke service, paying particular attention to what our customers seek for their pets.

"We are completely self-funded and we have not got ourselves into any debt. We have used social media plus my own knowledge in web design to succeed."



Tiffany's partner in the business is craftsman David Sloan (above), who has over 25 years’ experience in design and upholstery. Dave made his first four-poster bed in 2011 for a local pet hotel, and has since built a client base of pet owners from all over the world. David also covers all types of upholstery, repair and renovation. David's partner Helen also works in the business.

Tiffany is the owner of two cats and two dogs, and with her flair for interior design she created the fresh face of Slumber and Sloan.

"I am a devoted animal lover and genuinely achieve a great deal of job satisfaction," she said. "As a team we work seven days a week to deliver our services."

As well as Slumber and Sloan, Tiffany also runs two other websites for pet owners – Pawlets and London Pet Guide – which are geared towards promoting the pet industry and animal welfare.

Pet retailers interested in stocking Slumber and Sloan furniture should contact Tiffany by emailing welcome@slumberandsloan.co.uk

More information: www.slumberandsloan.co.uk www.pawlets.co.uk www.londonpetguide.co.uk

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