Newsletter - Pet Trade Xtra

Clara Hewson, founder of The Muzzle Movement, was crowned the first winner of the PetQuip Rising Star Award. Here she explains how she has endeavoured to change people’s misconceptions surrounding muzzled dogs.

Jollyes encourages job seekers to take pets to interviews

Jollyes, the award-winning nationwide pet superstore, has introduced a raft of new support measures for new talent and longstanding colleagues as it looks to be one of retail’s best employers...

Big designer brands arriving at Just for Pets

Just for Pets has expanded huge fashion range to include household names like Barbour, BOSS, Joules and Tommy Hillfiger. These designer brands have been introduced in a department store style format at the company's store at Ventura Shopping Park Tamworth.

PATS ‘show dog’ wins championship prize

A puppy, which took part in the Grooming Workshop at PATS, has since won a major honour at a championship dog show...

Pet store opens its first concession at garden centre

The latest concession to open at a Bradford garden centre is an established family pet and animal supplies business, The Blue Barn...

Pet genetics brand launches ‘behaviour insights’ feature

Leading pet genetics brand Wisdom Panel is launching a pioneering behaviour insights feature in its portfolio of dog DNA tests, making it the only dog DNA service to characterise the genetic links driving dogs' individual tendencies, from splooting to anxiety and so much more...

Growing pet firm set to move into bigger premises

Fettle, a leading provider of 100% natural wholefood pet supplements, has announced plans to relocate to a new facility by the end of 2024. This move marks a significant step forward for the company, allowing for improved manufacturing and dispatch efficiency through the acquisition of new machinery and equipment...

The Innocent Hound unveils exciting Christmas range

Luxury air-dried treat and food manufacturer The Innocent Hound has launched its highly anticipated Christmas range, featuring an array of delightful treats that are sure to make this festive season extra special for pet owners and their furry friends...

Chuckit! introduces Eco Fetch toy range

Chuckit! has launched a new Eco Fetch range, designed to elevate playtime for dogs while promoting a healthier planet...

Paleo Ridge expands Classic Range with boneless meals

Paleo Ridge has launched of two new boneless meals as part of its popular Classic range. Available in Beef and Lamb flavours, these single-protein meals contain high-quality meat and offal, made exclusively from high welfare British meat...

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Pet experts reveals how to stop dogs from destructive habits

Leading dog chow toy brand TastyBone has shared some essential tips on how to engage dogs’ natural chewing instincts in a productive, enjoyable way.

Canine safety in the spotlight at Garden Centre Expo

A leading canine first aid trainer gave a special talk on the subject at the Garden Centre Expo this week...

Independent retailers cautiously welcome Employment Bill consultation

The British Independent Retailers Association has responded to the government's proposed changes to the Employment Rights Bill, expressing cautious optimism about the consultation process while emphasising the need for careful consideration of the independent retail sector's unique challenges...

Personalised pet bauble in aid of Blue Cross UK

Oh So Precious will be supporting the Blue Cross UK Charity with a personalised pet bauble this Christmas. The profits from every bauble sold will go directly to the chairty.

Teenage agility star feeds his dogs on CSJ

With a wealth of brilliant young talent in canine activities, the achievements of some are breathtaking, as CSJ well knows…but even they were amazed on hearing from teenager Max Glover...

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...

Award-winning retailer reveals secrets of success

Derby-based Trusty Pet Supplies has been named UK Pet Retailer of the Year in the prestigious PetQuip Industry Awards 2024. Director Hannah Edmondson reveals the secrets of her company’s success.

Pets Choice acquires five brands from PetLife International

Leading manufacturer Pets Choice Ltd has agreed to purchase from PetLife International Ltd a number of brands – Otodex, FormulaH, Conficlean2, Welpi and Cimicat – to strengthen its product portfolio in the premium sector...

PATS 2024 smashes attendance record

PATS has smashed all records with its first-ever three-day show at Telford in Shropshire, attracting its highest ever attendance figures since the event was launched in 2009...

New pet category launched by Wolf & Badger

Wolf & Badger, a leading global marketplace for independent brands, has announced the launch of a new Pets Category, offering a curated collection of premium, ethically-produced pet products...

More pet firms should consider apprenticeship schemes

More pet companies should consider apprenticeship schemes to help them thrive. That’s the view of Mat Priestley, who has seen his business Dogs Play Daycare grow significantly after adopting a traineeship programme...