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Sky has announced that pet food manufacturer Grub Club is one of five winners of its award-winning Sky Zero Footprint Fund. Now in its third consecutive year, the £2 million advertising fund uses the power of TV advertising to tackle climate change by supporting campaigns that drive behaviour change for a more sustainable world.

Pets Corner set to open worldwide flagship store

Pets Corner is set to open a new 'worldwide flagship store' in Ascot next month. It will be the first of 10 new outlets the company hopes to have up and running before the end of the year...

Record number of new products set to be showcased at PATS Telford

Seeing the latest pet product launches under one roof is one of the major attractions to PATS visitors, and this October’s show at the Telford International Centre is set to unveil a record number of new items.

HayPigs! won the Small Animal and Bird Product Award at PATS Telford last year. The popular brand will be exhibiting again in October.

Why PATS Telford is a must-attend event for retailers

As excitement starts to build towards this year’s October showpiece, two regular exhibitors reveal why PATS Telford has become a must-visit event for pet retailers and buyers.

New pet superstore opened by 15-foot dragon

Nationwide pet retailer Jollyes unveiled its Merthyr Tydfil store at the weekend. The flagship store, at Triangle Business Park Rd, Pentrebach was opened by Dreygo - a dragon with a huge 15-feet wingspan, smoke-breathing nostrils, and his Welsh Wizard owner.

See pictures of the store opening

The National Pet College launches new website

The National Pet College (NPC), the training provider for pet professionals, has launched a new website along with a number of re-developed and new courses.

Burns launches new Sensitive Turkey and Potato

Burns Pet Nutrition has introduced a new recipe to its sensitive range. Launching this month, Sensitive Turkey and Potato comes packed with natural and gentle goodness.

Retailer and supplier team up for unique dog event

PetPlace joined forces with leading pet product supplier KONG to host a UK-first event for dogs and their owners. The North Wales retailer’s revamped 25,000 sq ft Llangefni store held exercise and games sessions...

PetQuip Awards 2023 – The Finalists Edition. Click here to view online

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Pet shop closes due to rising costs

A pet and reptile shop has announced its closure, blaming rising costs for its demise...

Walker & Drake continues to drive dog nutrition market

Yorkshire-based pet food manufacturer Walker & Drake, which recently invested heavily in new production facilities in Barnsley, has added to its product portfolio with a 100% Scottish Salmon Oil that is rich in Omegas 3, 6 and 9...

Dog festival embraces needs of nervous dogs

The North East Dog Festival stands out as a #DogsInYellow friendly event, aiming to embrace and accommodate the needs of dogs that may be nervous, reactive, in training, recovering from an injury, or simply need some space.

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...

Premium pet retailer to expand with 10 new stores

Pet Family, which operates 150 stores under its Pets Corner brand, has secured an eight-figure funding package from HSBC UK to support its growth nationally and internationally, and to create up to 320 jobs nationwide. The company will be using the multi-million pound funding to open 10 new stores...

PetQuip Awards 2023 finalists revealed

After a record number of entries, the PetQuip trade association has revealed the list of finalists for the PetQuip Awards dinner on 1 October at Telford International Centre. Spanning 11 categories, the awards include a mix of supplier, retailer and product categories, recognising products and people from across the trade.

Who made it on to the finalist list?

The PetQuip Awards 2023 are being contested by an impressive list of big-name brands and start-up companies. Find out who made it to final judging...

Click here to discover the finalists

Cruelty-free pet care brand launches senior treats range

HOWND, a leading brand of cruelty-free certified plant-based products for dogs, has announced the launch of its latest innovation – soft-baked functional Wellness Treats designed for optimal health...