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Butternut Box, the UK-based fresh dog food company known for its innovative approach to pet food, has raised £280m in its latest fundraising round from new investor General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity firm...

Retail giant Jollyes reports accelerating Q1 performance
Record quarter powered by volume growth

Jollyes confirmed it had delivered its best-ever Q1 trading performance for the 13 weeks to 27 August 2023, and that it planned to open 10 stores by the middle of 2024, breaking through its 100-store target well ahead of schedule...

Jollyes CEO Joe Wykes alongside Melinda Messenger, her dog Peggy and manager Tanya Paterson at the new Swindon flagship.

Excitement builds with UK’s pet industry exhibition just over three weeks away

Visitors and exhibitors alike are excitedly preparing for the UK’s National Pet Industry Event, which opens its doors at the Telford International Centre in just over three weeks’ time. PATS Telford takes place on Sunday 1^st and Monday 2^nd October, with more exhibitors than ever before...

Pets at Home opens new superstore in Oxfordshire

Pets at Home has opened the doors to its new superstore in Didcot’s Hadden Hill Retail Park...

Celebrating long service at Henry Bell & Co

Henry Bell & Co is celebrating long-service work anniversaries across its Grantham-based operations. Managing Director Thomas Lee has clocked up 35 years with the Lincolnshire company, while Finance Director Carol Foster joined 54 years ago – and five team members are not far behind...

PIF supports Ukraine’s most vulnerable pets

The Pet Industry Federation has successfully sent another lorry load of pet products, which included food and flea and tick treatments, to the U-Hearts Foundation in Ukraine..

Pet retailer celebrates food safety milestone

A Southampton pet retailer has gone above and beyond on its food safety requirements in a bid to maintain the highest level of food hygiene for cats and dogs across the south. ..

Online pet pharmacy sales surpass £1m

An online pet pharmacy that was set up in response to lockdown will surpass £1million in sales this month...

Birmingham Dogs Home announces partnership with Ancol

The Midlands' oldest and most-loved animal welfare charity, Birmingham Dogs Home, has announced pet accessories manufacturer and supplier, Ancol, as its first-ever rehoming programme sponsor.

Simply2 Pet Products supports Indonesian animal charity

Simply2 Pet Products is donating 10p to the Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN) from every roll/piece of ProFleece it sells in the UK...

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Review of vet prices

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a review looking at consumer experiences and business practices in the provision of veterinary services for household pets in the UK...

David Singleton appointed Group Head of Clinical Research for IVC Evidensia

IVC Evidensia has appointed Dr David Singleton as Group Head of Clinical Research...

Vets Now launches Autumn hazards awareness campaign for pet owners

Over 1,500 vet practices throughout the UK are being offered free marketing materials from emergency providers, Vets Now, aimed at keeping pets out of the emergency room...

Tick…tock – it's time for Billy No Mates!

CSJ’s owner and founder Ceri Rundle says: “Ticks are still dangerous and a worry for dog owners at this time of year..."

Nervous rescue dog enjoys holiday after expert advice

A nervous rescue dog, who was afraid of travelling in the car, enjoyed a beach holiday thanks to advice from a top dog expert, a bit of Elvis and a traditional roast dinner herb...

Businesses urged to prepare for single-use plastics ban

The British Independent Retailers Association is urging businesses to be prepared for the upcoming single-use plastics ban coming into force on October 1...

Moorview Referrals launches a trio of free-to-attend CPD sessions

Moorview Referrals in Cramlington is kicking off the first in a programme of three free-to-attend CPD events in September...

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...

Pets at Home closes Bradford store

The UK’s largest pet retail group Pets at Home is closing one of its stores in Bradford today (August 31) due to “a number of factors”...

Pets Corner owner takes 30% share of Belgian pet retailer

Pet Family, which operates 150 stores in the UK under its Pets Corner brand, has invested in Belgian retailer Cats & Dogs. It has secured a 30% share of the seven store group...

New contract with Vital for Norfolk Industries

Norfolk Industries has secured a new contract with pet product wholesaler and distributor Vital Pet Group...

PATS Telford presents the ultimate grooming programme

PATS Telford will be presenting state-of-the-art grooming demonstrations and talks on both days of the show, taking place at Telford International Centre on 1-2 October 2023...

Nestlé Purina on track for net zero with rail delivery

Nestlé Purina products were part of a first of its kind rail trial delivery to Tesco this month. The range of Purina products, including pet favourites like Felix and Gourmet pouches, were delivered in a rail container which facilitates double-stacked pallets.