In This Issue
Award-winning brand set to open new store
Private equity firm to acquire MPM Products
National Pet Shop Day gains pace as sign-ups more than double for 2025
Pet industry leaders launch pet grooming guidelines
Pickles Pet Pantry wins European innovation award
Last chance to enter the PetQuip Awards
It’s The Dog's brings human-grade reassurance to treats aisle
PAWD DRINKS launches new packaging
Owners feel stronger bond with pets than family & friends
TropiClean dental care – a natural solution for every pet
ProtectaPet launches first cut-to-size catio
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Albion Pet Foods appoints new head of sales
Lioness Lucy Bronze teams up with Purina
New study confirms that puppy training app, Zigzag, reduces future behavioural problems
Birmingham Dogs Home to host ‘fun-packed’ family day
Pet Business Disruptors podcast takes SuperZoo spotlight
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Animal activist groups accused of using ‘bully tactics’ over reptile event cancellation
Garden centre cancels large-scale reptile event after pet shop licence warning
Su-Bridge acquires Autarky, Chudleys, Gelert and Gusto
Ex Pets at Home director joins Dobbies
What it means to win a New Product Award at PATS
Turning a dream into multi-million pound business
Family secures £175,000 funding deal to launch pet cremation business
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Award-winning brand set to open new store

Award-winning DOG by Just for Pets will open its third dog-only store in Bourton-on-the-Water in the Cotswolds on Saturday...

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Private equity firm to acquire MPM Products

Partners Group, one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry, has agreed to acquire pet food business MPM Products, from investment company 3i Group...

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National Pet Shop Day gains pace as sign-ups more than double for 2025

With momentum building and more than double the number of retailers already signed up, National Pet Shop Day is on track to be even bigger in 2025. Returning on Saturday 12th July, the celebration of independent pet retailers has already struck a chord across the sector, and pet shops are once again preparing to roll out the welcome mats...

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Pet industry leaders launch pet grooming guidelines
 

Leading pet industry organisations have launched comprehensive new guidelines for professional dog and cat groomers, setting out clear standards designed to protect animal welfare and help pet owners make informed choices about grooming services...

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Pickles Pet Pantry wins European innovation award

Independent pet nutrition retailer Pickles Pet Pantry has won the ‘Most Innovative Peptide Partner’ award at GA Pet Food Partners’ flagship European industry event...

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Last chance to enter the PetQuip Awards
 

The clock is ticking for pet industry professionals to submit their entries for the PetQuip Awards 2025, with only days remaining before the deadline closes. PetQuip is urging businesses across the sector to act now and secure their chance to be recognised at one of the most respected events in the pet industry calendar...

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It’s The Dog's brings human-grade reassurance to treats aisle

The arrival of It’s The Dog’s within the UK dog treat scene could prove to be a game-changer within the wider pet food category, tackling the age-old conundrum of ambiguous ingredient decks and highly processed foods...

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PAWD DRINKS launches new packaging

Pet health supplement company PAWD DRINKS, now on sale across the UK in all of Pets Corner’s 160 stores, has launched its new retail packaging...

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Owners feel stronger bond with pets than family & friends

A new poll of 2,000 UK adults from Purina reveals the deep emotional connections that pet owners have with their furry companions, highlighting the significant role pets play in providing comfort and support during challenging times...

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TropiClean dental care – a natural solution for every pet

TropiClean offers a complete range of dental health solutions with a pet’s well-being in mind. Made with naturally derived ingredients, these solutions are gentle on mouths whilst being effective at supporting oral health and fresh breath...

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ProtectaPet launches first cut-to-size catio

ProtectaPet, the UK's leading innovator in cat safety and recipient of the prestigious King’s Award for Innovation, has launched the ProtectaPet DIY Catio,..

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