In This Issue
PATS Harrogate set to be the best pet trade show ever
PPM’s Win Stock competition comes to PATS Harrogate
How to get free retail advice
Getting the most from a trade show visit
Collarways launches Safespot Lockable Leash at PATS Harrogate
Winners of PetQuip Awards to be announced on Sunday
Chuckit available exclusively from Pedigree Wholesale
Record entries in Pet Industry Federation Awards 2013
Burglars steal more than 20 snakes during raid on Middlesbrough pet store
New low fat offering for dogs from Lily's Kitchen
Police hunt Edinburgh pet shop arson youths
Just for Pets name future Guide Dogs
Interpet brings the unique beauty of USA’s favourite statues to the UK
3P Enterprise distribute compostable dog litter bags
Xtra Dog becomes the official distributor for Katie’s Bumpers
Correction
Notcutts to sell Cambridge Garden Centre to Scotsdales
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Winners of PetQuip Awards to be announced on Sunday
 
Winners of the first PetQuip Industry Awards will be announced at a special Gala Dinner at the Majestic Hotel, Harrogate, on Sunday.

The awards, sponsored by Westland, Petface, Group55, Canagan and PATS, are aimed at bringing together suppliers and retailers in the UK and internationally.

There are seven categories up for grabs:

  • UK Pet Retailer of the Year
  • International Pet Retailer of the Year
  • Groomer of the Year
  • Supplier of the Year
  • Wholesaler of the Year
  • Pet Product Innovation of the Year
  • Pet Product Exporter of the Year
The inaugural event, featuring The New Amen Corner band, promises to be one of fun and relaxation spiced up with a little suspense as the winners of the PetQuip Industry Awards are revealed.

Pat Flynn, trade association manager for PetQuip, said: "We have attracted an impressive number of entries for this our first event and we are looking forward to celebrating with all the winning retailers and product manufacturers.  

"Whilst there is a business element to the evening when the awards are presented, the ceremony will be short and professional so that everyone can enjoy the networking and dancing to a live band."

Meanwhile, Gordon Thomas, of Impact Exhibitions, the organisers of PATS, said: "It's great that PetQuip has decided to stage these new awards alongside our Harrogate exhibition. PATS Harrogate promises to be a brilliant show for the industry, a fact that can only help to enhance these awards.

"The fact that the awards  have attracted an impressive line-up of finalists in their first year shows that the pet industry welcomes these new awards."

The awards ceremony will take place in the Carriage Suite, The Majestic Hotel, Harrogate, at 7.30pm.

Tickets to the evening include a pre-dinner drinks reception, a three course meal with wine, the awards ceremony and live entertainment from The New Amen Corner band, and cost £56 plus VAT (£46 plus VAT for PetQuip members). There are a few tickets left, obtainable by calling Pat on 07778 313623 or emailing her on pat@petquip.com

To register for free entry to PATS Harrogate click here
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