Westland says it’s ‘business as normal’ following its acquisition of the Gardman Group, one of Europe’s leading consumer garden product firms.

The Pet Industry Federation has revealed the finalists for this year’s PIF Awards...

The Blue Cross charity says it is encouraged by a report released yesterday (Wednesday) which calls for an independent review of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and further research into whether banning breeds is an effective method for protecting the public and preventing dog attacks...

This month the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association has welcomed four new diverse pet food companies in to membership...

Cotswold RAW believes that ‘non heat treated’ pet food is a lifestyle choice, a cradle to grave outlook that ensures dogs of all ages enjoy mealtimes where well-rounded flavours, beneficial nutrients and long-term good health sit at the very heart of these meticulously assembled recipes...

The latest Consumer Price Index figures from the Office for National Statistics published yesterday (Wednesday), reveals that inflation in September stood at 2.4%. This amount is used to calculate the business rates multiplier for the next financial year, meaning retailers will face an extra £180 million on their annual business rates bill from April.

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

It was a case of all change for Pets at Home top execs this week, when a key new appointment coincided with the announcement of a surprise departure. Chief executive of the company’s veterinary business, Andrei Balta, is to step down, with his role being covered on a temporary basis by the recently appointed group chief executive Peter Pritchard (pictured)...

Armitage Pet Care’s Good Boy Advent Calendar for Dogs is already proving very popular with pet owners this year, appearing in the top five bestselling Christmas products in a nationwide list...

New research from Mintel confirms the nation’s passion for pets shows no sign of abating as 51% of pet care buyers say they would rather cut back spending money on themselves than on their pets.