In This Issue
Wild bird care sales soar as competition hots up
Price reductions on more than 50 Gardman wild bird care products
Solus joins forces with Marriages
New identity for Nature's Feast
New Pets at Home store on multi-million pound retail site
Pooch & Mutt launches treats in Finland and Sweden
Pets prove to be a child's best friend
Communication is the key to all successful businesses
Sleeping in a kennel to raise awareness of abandoned puppies
Pet retailers urged to enter new industry awards
Ultimate luxury holidays for dogs
Fish tank thief returned to shop to buy goldfish
Family pet wins training award...and beats cancer
The man from Del Monte says focus on pet food
New Trade Marketing Manager for FURminator and 8in1
TickLess arrives in the UK
11,000-mile journey to 'rescue' adopted cat
Pet specialist on GIMA Awards judging panel
Pet dog is groomed to look like YODA from Star Wars
People in the South prefer cats to dogs
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New Trade Marketing Manager for FURminator and 8in1
 

Spectrum Brands Pet Division has appointed Alex Hinton as the new Trade Marketing Manager for FURminator and 8in1. 

Alex has a wide level of experience within the marketing environment, beginning his career as a Marketing Assistant at Thomson Holiday.

He progressed to a Senior Product Marketing role for the leading small domestic appliance brand, Breville. Here, he learned many varied skills, including strategic product development, POS and packaging optimisation, trade marketing, digital optimisation, advertising and promotions. 

“As an animal lover and marketer this is an exciting new role for me," said Alex.

"I’m looking forward to moving these premium brands forward and working with retailers to help develop their marketplace.”
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