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The Nutriment Company has announced the appointment of Peter Roy as its new Managing Director for the UK. Peter brings extensive experience in the pet food industry, having started with Anglian Meat Products in 2010 and helping it transform into Natures Menu in 2011.

Swallow Aquatics to install acclaimed WinRetail System
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Corby + Fellas has won the business to implement its acclaimed WinRetail System for Swallow Aquatics, which has stores in Essex, Kent and Norfolk...

Pedigree Wholesale acquires Collards Dog Food brand

Pedigree Wholesale has announced the acquisition of the Collards Dog Food brand. The range, previously owned and distributed by Kennelpak, includes over 30 dry and wet dog food products suitable for all life stages, from puppies to senior dogs...

SkooGo expands bestselling dog walking pocket gloves

No Fuss Fill has announced the expansion of its bestselling SkooGo Dog Walking Pocket Gloves with the introduction of a second size, just in time for Winter 2024...

Butternut Box lands first FRESH listing with Pets at Home

Butternut Box has secured a major retail listing with Pets at Home, bringing Fresh dog food to the UK’s leading pet care business for the first time...

Spending on pets soars over past five years

Spending on pets has soared some 76% over the past five years, according to Nationwide’s Spending report. The significant rise in spend follows a peak in pet ownership during the pandemic years...

UK's first-ever at-home lateral flow tests for pets

The UK's first-ever at-home lateral flow tests for pets have been launched and claim to detect some of the most common and lethal diseases that plague pets in just 10 minutes...

Double celebration for EasyEat feeder

The founders of EasyEat have been celebrating this week with news that their innovative pet feeder is now available to buy online from Pets at Home as well as being nominated for three PetQuip Awards.

Pet owners flock to support local retailers on National Pet Shop Day

Pet product retailers across the length and breadth of the UK flung open their doors on Saturday 13th July to mark the first ever National Pet Shop Day, with more than 200 joining the official roll call of participants...

Army veteran goes to war with dog poo with new product

An army veteran is on a mission to deal with dog poo after becoming a canine professional when he left the forces...

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New regional sales agent for Henry Bell

Henry Bell Wild Bird Care has welcomed Mike Mills to its national network of sales agents, representing the brand across Kent and East and West Sussex, with sole responsibility for garden centre and country store customers in the region...

Bangkok invites global pet industry to ‘unparalleled experience’

Pet Fair South East Asia has taken the pet industry by storm, establishing itself as an international meeting hub for stakeholders from Asia, Europe, the US, and the Middle East. The 2024 edition will be held from October 30 to November 1...

CSJ says going ‘Skinny’ is a relief

CSJ’s Skinny Spray is an effective, natural spray that fleas, ticks, mites (including mange), lice and flies absolutely hate...

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...

Just for Pets owner acquires Pets & Friends from Kennelpak

Family-owned PSR Trading Ltd (PSR), owner of award-winning retail chain Just for Pets, has announced the acquisition of Pets & Friends from Kennelpak, the pet specialist wholesaler, brand owner and distributor, for an undisclosed fee...

The Nutriment Company secures third acquisition in 2024

The Nutriment Company, a leading provider of premium natural pet food, has announced the acquisition of PETMAN, one of Germany´s oldest and most respected raw pet food companies...

Finalists for 2024 PetQuip Awards announced

The PetQuip trade association has revealed this year’s list of awards finalists. The winners will be announced at the PetQuip Awards dinner on 30 September at Telford International Centre...

Pets at Home reports resilient start to financial year

Pets at Home has posted revenue growth of 1.0% to £441.1m in the first quarter of the financial year, with like-for-like revenue up 0.5%...

Pet shop closes doors for final time after 16 years

An aquatic shop has closed its door for the last time. The Fish House in Coleraine, Northern Ireland has bid a fond farewell after 16 years in business...

PATS gears up for biggest show ever
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More than 340 pet brands exhibiting in four halls over three days will help to create the biggest-ever PATS in the show’s 15-year history. The Pet & Aquatics Trade Show takes place at the Telford International Centre in Shropshire from Sunday, 29th September to Tuesday, 1st October 2024.