Newsletter - Pet Trade Xtra

Vital Pet Products managing director Bruce Steuart has issued an 'open letter' to the independent pet trade following news that supermarket giant Waitrose was entering into pet product retailing market...

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Retailers react strongly to Waitrose move

The move by Waitrose into the pet sector has brought a strong response from independent pet retailers who fear their revenues could be hit hard. One pet shop owner remarked to Pet Trade Xtra: "Another one putting the boot into the pet industry."

UK Pet Retailer of the Year launches 'Wash the Dog for Christmas' campaign

Betty & Butch, recently crowned PetQuip UK Pet Retailer of the Year, has launched a ‘Wash the Dog for Christmas’ campaign urging owners to bathe their pets in natural healthy products instead of using washing-up liquid...

Pet economy drives £6bn of spending in the UK

The nation's love of pets drives an estimated £6 billion of spending for the UK economy, a new report from Pets At Home has revealed...

Pet industry creates more jobs...but salaries still lagging behind

Recruitment specialist Lynda Ward has revealed that jobs within the pet industry are on the rise but disappointingly wages are still below those in other industries...

Over 80% of stand space sold for AQUA 2015

With a year to go before AQUA 2015, the UK’s No 1 water gardening and aquatics trade exhibition is shaping up to be one of the best shows ever staged at Telford International Centre with 82% of stand space already sold...

More stockists needed for growing homemade treats business

Homemade dog treat business Alfie & Molly's is looking to expand its network of stockists around the UK – currently at 16 – as the company continues to grow its range of products...

Animal Kingdom solves the problem of dogs eating too fast

The new Kyjen Slo-Bowl from Animal Kingdom helps to solve the problem of dogs eating too fast. As well as helping to prolong the pet's mean it also adds an element of fun...

SureFlap launches its SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder

SureFlap, the award-winning microchip-operated pet product specialist, has launched an innovative new SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder, the first product in its range of ground-breaking new pet feeders...

New partnership for Billy+Margot adds value to customer base

Billy+Margot has unveiled a new partnership with renowned vet Paul Manktelow, which is set to add value to its loyal customer base and reinforce the core values of the brand...

Ceva hosts webinars on fireworks advice

Ceva Animal Health, manufacturer of the leading veterinary behaviour products, Adaptil for dogs and Feliway for cats, is hosting two live webinars to educate SQPs on advice that can be given to pet owners in the run up to and during the fireworks season...

Tellington TTouch offers practical help ahead of firework season

The firework season is a very stressful time for dogs and many owners will be seeking advice from their vet or pet shop to find out how best to help their dog during this period. There are many different solutions that can help and The Tellington TTouch training method has wonderful applications for helping dogs during firework season or for any dog that is noise sensitive...

International interest in PATS set to grow with move to Telford

PATS’ standing as an international pet trade show is set to grow even further following the decision to move its September 2015 show to the Telford International Centre...

Bestsellers of tomorrow

Great British Bake Off inspires owners to cook treats for their pets

Even pets are experiencing the far-reaching effects of The Great British Bake Off as a growing number of people are taking to baking for their dogs...

West Yorkshire woman Christie Hanson named UK Pet Owner of Year

Animal-loving Christie Hanson from Kirkburton in West Yorkshire has been named Britain’s top pet owner following her efforts in caring for two ill dogs...

Blooming Pet Products adds Gut Health to its range

Blooming Pet Products has added a new product to its digestion range – Gut Health, a liquid feed supplement made using a concentrated herbal extract containing 14 different herbs...

New range of treats from Hollings

Treat specialist Hollings Ltd has added three new flavours to its Real Meat Treat range – Chicken, Beef and Duck all in 100g packets...

Experts warn pets are actually harmed by being petted

Pet owners have been warned that cuddling a cat can cause them stress with research revealing that more than half of pet owners do not know how to cope with an anxious pet...

Animal lover who ran Bury pet shop celebrates 102nd birthday

Harry Makin, who ran a pet shop in Radcliffe, Bury, until he retired in his late 70s, has celebrated his 102nd birthday...

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