In This Issue
SmartBarf benefits from growing interest in raw diets
Pet Industry Federation to refresh board as directors step down
Break the mould with Hill's Ideal Balance
UK pet shops urged to put rabbit welfare first this Easter
Pets at Home launches dogs-only store called Barkers
The Company of Animals launch a revolutionary dog treat
Natures Menu go for traditional English look at Interzoo
Digestion & Wind for humans from Pooch & Mutt! Really?
Just For Pets stores donate 1,000 Kong toys to charity
Pet retailers urged to enter the second PetQuip Awards
Stand space selling fast for PATS Harrogate
Ceva launches Adaptil puppy training films
Best Friends Veterinary Group offer free microchipping
Pet care firm Seahorse Atlantic 'branching' out into gardening
Owners of Cheshire pet shop call it a day
Scotts and Solus partnership is called off
Dog groomer takes over old pet shop in Hertfordshire
Global Pet Expo reports record-breaking numbers
Companion Animal Nutrition workshops announced by PIF
Parrot kicked out of pet department for squawking rude words
Hollings revamps packaging on its products
Expansion at Sneyd’s Wonderfeeds leads to new appointment
Further sponsors revealed for The Pet Show 2014
TickZ – the natural way to keep cats and dogs tick and flea free
New DNA testing schemes for Tibetan Terriers approved by Kennel Club
Keep up the #handsoffmyhobby pressure as Euro elections approach
Last chance to see largest canine art gallery in Europe
Denplan extends reach into pet insurance market
Positive retail outlook confirmed by latest SDEA survey
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Top 25 stories of 2013
Click on the headlines below to read the most read stories from Pet Trade Xtra 2013

1. Profitable Lincolnshire pet store is closing down
2. Finalists of new industry awards revealed
3. Telford pet shop closes down on the spot
4. Bespoke pet furniture firm seeks retail outlets
5. The Giant Pet Store in Norfolk goes into administration
6. RRPs should be protected, says pet shop
7. Poundstretcher expands its pet business
8. Leading vet responds to claims by dog behaviourist
9. Taking on the giants of the pet food industry
10. Small Irish firm is a big player in the dog treat market
11. Award-winning Just for Pets aims to open more stores
12. Pressure from retail giants and the internet force pet shop to close down
13. Hundreds of UK pet shops selling inadequate hutches
14. Secrets of success of an award-winning pet store
15. Sales grow for ‘natural pet store’ that refuses to stock food from major suppliers
16. Vets should share some of the blame for falling pet welfare standards
17. Dog Rocks stop supplying Amazon Retail
18. Seahorse Atlantic and Soopa share winning formula
19. Pet GPS device sets its sights on Europe
20. Pure Pet Food is an instant hit
21. Pet retailers react to Crown's distribution move
22. Divided opinion among some retailers
23. Lancashire pet shop to close down at the end of the month
24. Dragon's Den star backs Southampton pet firm
25. Mars Petcare looks to close Peterborough factory

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Pet retailers urged to enter the second PetQuip Awards
 
Pet retailers are now being urged to enter the second PetQuip Awards which will take place later this year at PATS Harrogate. There are seven categories, including Retailer of the Year, which was won by Not Just Pets in Bath (Independent) and Just For Pets (Group) in 2013.

Organiser Pat Flynn, PetQuip’s association manager, commented: “These awards for the pet industry are aimed at bringing together suppliers and retailers in the UK and overseas markets. They were held for the first time in 2013 and we were overwhelmed by the number of entries and the positive feedback we received; and the winners were thrilled at the wide publicity generated for their organisations both in the UK and overseas”.

The 2014 awards are now open for entries in all seven categories, which are:

 1)     UK Pet Retailer of the Year

2)     International Retailer of the Year

3)     Supplier of the Year

4)     Wholesaler of the Year

5)     Pet Product Innovation of the Year

6)     Pet Product Exporter of the Year

7)     Lifetime Achievement Award

Entry for the awards is completely free of charge and companies or persons can enter as many categories as they wish.  Nominations need to be emailed to pat@petquip.com by 30th June 2014.  Nominations can come directly from the entrant or be submitted by another party.  The application needs to provide full contact details of the entrant and stipulate which category they wish to enter.  Applications need to include brief information on the reason for the entry and why the particular product, company or person qualifies for an award.  On receipt of an entry, PetQuip will forward a simple form for the entrant to complete that will provide entry information for the judges.  The form will be accompanied by the Terms and Conditions.

The entries will be judged by an independent panel of judges during August and the winners will be announced at the PetQuip Awards Party on 14 September 2014, which is being staged in association with Impact Exhibitions, the organiser of PATS Harrogate.

Pat Flynn commented: ‘”PATS has proved to be a fantastic trade show for the industry, and our awards are intended to recognise  some of the major achievements of the past season, whilst also bring an element of fun to the event.  We have been fortunate to recruit The Rockits, the resident band from the Cavern Club in Liverpool, to provide the entertainment at the event, which is being held in the Majestic Hotel in Harrogate.  The Rockits are a fantastic group, and their performance at a recent industry event resulted in eight encores!”

Further information on these prestigious awards, details of how to enter and the booking form to secure Early Bird Discount tickets for the awards and party night are available from Pat Flynn on telephone (+44) 07778 313623 or e-mail:  pat@petquip.com; or from the PetQuip secretariat on 01959 565995 or e-mail: info@petquip.com 

Companies wishing to explore the commercial and publicity opportunities available in sponsoring an award should contact Pat Flynn.

Pictured: Jo Lapidge of Litter Kwitter receives the Exporter of the Year gold award from Amanda Sizer Barrett, PetQuip’s director general at last year’s awards.

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