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New research is forecasting that the UK pet accessories market, estimated to be worth around £850m, will grow at around 2%. Toys are forecast to remain a key product sector and will benefit from continued product innovation and gift purchases, while pet ‘technology’ products are another growth area...

Just for Pets back in business following acquisition by Pedigree Wholesale
Nearly 200 jobs and 18 stores saved in the deal

The future of specialist pet retailer Just for Pets has been secured following the acquisition of the business this week by newly formed company PSR Trading Limited, a sister company to established pet sector business Pedigree Wholesale. But as part of the acquisition process it was decided that seven stores could not be maintained...

'New concept pet store' Bessie & Boo excluded from Just for Pets deal

Bessie & Boo in Evesham, Worcestershire – described as being a new concept in pet stores when it was launched just over a year ago – is one of seven Just for Pets stores that faces closure after being excluded from the acquisition by Pedigree Wholesale.

Pets at Home shares drop after private equity firm sells £119m worth of stock

Shares at pet shop chain Pets at Home took a hit this week as private equity giant KKR sold £119m worth of stock...

Collards launch gets tails wagging at PATS
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Kennelpak launched their nutritious new range of Collards dog food at the PATS Telford trade show with six delicious brand new recipes. ..

Bestpets trade show branded a roaring success

Bestpets, the specialist petcare division of Bestway Wholesale, held its third annual trade day for its Scottish customers at Blair Drummond Adventure and Safari Park in Stirling, and the event was heralded as a fantastic day...

Cotswold Raw wins 'Grocer' New Product Award

In a year of significant step changes for Cotswold RAW, it’s quite possible that winning a Grocer New Product Award (Petcare) award last Friday was the biggest yet...

Excitement builds as AQUA 2017 gets set to open

Final preparations are being made as the AQUA 2017 trade exhibition gets set to open its doors at Telford International Centre at 9.00am on Wednesday, October 18th...

PitPat Pack burn off the equivalent of 1m Big Macs!

UK pet-tech company PitPat is taking the lead when it comes to tackling dog obesity. The company's dog activity monitor is making a huge difference to the health of its existing ‘Pack’ of app users who recently burnt over 240 million collective calories – the equivalent of around 1 million Big Macs!

15% off HOWND’s Keep Calm range this autumn

HOWND is offering 15% off its trade cases of Keep Calm Conditioning Shampoo and matching Body Mist during the busy autumn season of Bonfire Night, Diwali and Halloween...

Lily’s Kitchen extends Truly Naturals range

Lily’s Kitchen has launched three new 100% natural and grain free functional treats for dogs, as part of its Truly Naturals range...

Pure launches 'Super Food For Super Pets' campaign

With the recent launch of its freeze dried range of complete dog food, Pure Pet Food has launched a new video which aims to highlight the benefits of its recipes, showing that superfood ingredients can give your pooch superpowers!

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Omlet buys cat litter tray company Igloo

Omlet, designers and retailers of pet products such as the Eglu chicken coops and Fido dog crates, have just bought Igloo Pets, makers of the 2-in-1 Igloo Cat Litter Tray and Carrier.

New role in pet sector for Nigel Bateson

Nigel Bateson, formerly of Envirosmart Products, has been appointed Pet & Equine Manager of UFAC UK, a specialist manufacturer of energy, protein and Omega 3 supplements for all types of stock and companion animals.

SureFlap changes name to Sure Petcare

SureFlap, the pet technology specialist, has changed its name to Sure Petcare. The move is part of a rebranding initiative to better align the company’s name with its future strategy to expand its connected product range.

New owner opens Somerset pet store

The Pet Pantry in Clevedon, North Somerset, has been opened by Matthew Stead, who has worked at the venue since he was 13 years old when it was known as Aaron’s Pets...

Eight million pets suffer fireworks misery

Vet charity PDSA is urging pet owners to take action now to prevent millions of pets suffering from extreme distress and trauma triggered by fireworks...

Taking the itch out of skin conditions

When trying to alleviate food-related skin conditions in dogs it’s important to identify if a pet is suffering from an allergy or an intolerance, a leading animal nutritionist advises...

Pets at Home shortlisted for Quiet Logistics Award

HIAB and its customer Pets at Home have been shortlisted as a finalist in the ‘Enterprise in Quiet Logistics’ category of the Noise Abatement Society’s prestigious John Connell Awards...

Pet friendly award for housing association

Hanover Housing Association, the national housing provider for older people, has retained its coveted RSPCA Community Animal Welfare Footprint for the seventh year running...

CSJ sponsors 35th Aviemore Sled Dog Rally

CSJ has announced that in 2018 the company will be the main sponsors of the Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain Aviemore Sled Dog Rally...

The best of last week's

The top-read stories from last week's Pet Trade Xtra can be seen below, if you missed them...

Award-winning pet retailer opens new store

An award winning pet supplies shop has opened its second branch in Middlesbrough town centre. Harry’s Pet Emporium is part of the Ingleby Pet Supplies business which won Independent Retailer of the Year in 2015...

Natures Menu celebrates successful launch of True Instinct

Natures Menu, the UK’s number one and Europe’s leading expert in raw, is celebrating the launch of a new brand, True Instinct. It was the company's most successful PATS to date with hundreds of visitors to the Natures Menu stand, and over 180 True Instinct orders being secured with specialist pet retailers from across the UK...

Innovative scheme to support independent pet retailers

Eurostitch Ltd, manufacturer of Lucky Pet premium pet bed range, has devised a unique and innovative scheme to support the independent pet trade in the UK...

Pet shop to renew licence to sell puppies despite protests

The owners of a pet shop in Hare Hatch, near Reading, are planning to renew their licence to sell puppies, despite mounting pressure from protesters...