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Find out who made the shortlist of finalists
Competition will be fierce when final judging for the PetQuip Awards takes place and the judges will have a difficult task in deciding the winners...
HOWND, who won two awards in 2017 – Marketing Project of the Year and Pet Product of the Year (Accessories) – are a finalist again, this time in the Pet Product of the Year (Food & Treats) category.
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What it means to win a New Product Award at PATS
Winning a New Product Award at the UK’s number one pet trade show can have a tremendous impact on the fortunes of a PATS exhibitor. Here Rik Cridland, from the innovative HayPigs company, who triumphed at PATS Telford in 2017, reveals what the accolade has done for his business...
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Pet shop cleared of any wrong-doing by local council
A Lancashire pet shop has been cleared of any wrong doing by its local council after animal welfare concerns were raised on social media. Pictures of mice in a crowded cage, allegedly taken in Diane’s Pet Store, in Thornton, near Blackpool, were shared online...
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Bestpets delivers the best in petcare
Batleys Nottingham played host to a special trade day event for Bestpets Pro-Grooming customers to educate pet care professions in Pro-Grooming best practise...
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Pet store and vet surgery planned for rundown offices
Plans to turn part of a ‘dilapidated’ and currently unoccupied office block into a pet store and veterinary surgery in Christchurch, Dorset, have been submitted to the local council...
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Poppy’s Picnic to showcase three unique products
British handmade raw pet food company, Poppy’s Picnic, has announced it will showcase three of its products in the New Product Showcase during its first time exhibiting at PATS Telford in September...
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Oscar & Hooch launches new striped range
UK luxury pet brand Oscar & Hooch has launched a new range of contrasting striped collars, leads and bandanas. Manufactured in a durable cotton fabric, the machine washable range is an exciting addition to the existing signature products.
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Pet-sitting franchise goes from strength to strength
One of the UK’s leading pet franchise organisations, The Pets, Homes and Gardens Company, has just hit a whopping 30 franchisees. Recently taking on franchisees in Torbay, Haywards Heath, Lewes, Southampton and Thetford, the pet-sitting organisation is going from strength to strength...
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Woofs launches new point of sale displays
Woofs, an exciting new range of veterinary approved dog treats made from wild cod fished from the North Atlantic Sea and dried sprats from the Baltic Sea, is expanding its retail operation with the launch of two new point-of- sale displays for retailers.
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Wyevale Garden Centres agrees sale of eight stores to Blue Diamond
Wyevale Garden Centres, the UK’s biggest garden centre operator, yesterday announced the sale of a portfolio of eight garden centres to Blue Diamond. The centres comprise Bicester, Cadbury, Cardiff, Endsleigh, Melbicks, Percy Throwers, Sanders and Weybridge.
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Fish4Dogs grows with £100,000 expansion of headquarters
Continued sales growth has prompted Fish4Dogs to expand its headquarters and warehousing with a £100,000 extension and refurbishment of its offices and the acquisition of a new building...
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Licensed to chill
Herbal expert Dorwest Herbs has the perfect solution for keeping pets calm this firework season with its ‘Licensed to Chill’ campaign...
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FURminator announces partnership with professional groomer Stuart Simons
FURminator, the expert in home grooming, is excited to announce a partnership with professional groomer and Director and Founder of The Groomers Spotlight, Stuart Simons...
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One in ten pets suffering from pollen allergies this summer
A survey by Pets at Home and Petplan insurance has revealed that nearly half of pet owners admit they would not feel confident in recognising if their pet has pollen allergies...
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Top tips to keep pets safe on the beach
Natures Menu’s veterinary team share their top tips on how to plan the perfect beach day out for dogs and their owners...
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Hilton Herbs partners with Ticks-Off Natural Solutions
Marketed as 'Too Slick for Ticks, this innovative, easy to apply and practical solution safely protects pets from ticks...
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Pets at Home issue heatwave warning to per owners
Keep pets indoors during peak temperatures, keep dog walks to early morning and late evening and watch out for excessive panting, dry gums that become pale and increased salivation in dogs, Dr. Maeve Moorcroft, Head of Pets, for Pets at Home has warned this week.
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The best of the previous Pet Trade Xtra
The top-read stories from last week's Pet Trade Xtra can be seen below, if you missed them...
Could a cashier-less pet store work in the UK?
American pet giant Petco has opened a ‘first-of-its-kind’ store in California that offers a new way for pet owners to provide complete care for their animals. Unlike regular Petco stores, the PetCoach concept has no registers or dedicated cashiers...
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IKEA recalls pet water dispenser after dog deaths
IKEA has urged customers to return a water dispenser, after two dogs suffocated when their heads became trapped.
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Institute of Directors award for pet firm boss
Sunny Sharma, Director at Pet Brands and Vital Pet Trade Specialist, has been announced as winner of the SME Company Director of the Year, Yorks and NE, by the Institute of Directors...
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