In This Issue
Dragon Deborah Meaden exits Billy+Margot as firm announces partnership with The Company of Animals
PetQuip announces finalists for its prestigious Awards
Speculation over future of online pet retailers
‘Entry level’ brand DogStar launched by makers of Animology
Beaphar pledge donations to Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
New vet squad on a mission to protect vulnerable pets
Two UK pet owners to launch Natural Dog Conference
Pets Corner vouch to pay suppliers within 14 days of invoice
New pet shop to open in Ripon
Wolverhampton pet shop gets new owner
Pet sitter retires from ‘the loveliest job in the world'
£2,000 parrot stolen from Cheshire pet shop
PDSA vets save dog with ‘football-sized’ tumour
Pooch & Mutt launches New Puppy Development Pocket Pack
Wildlife World donate products to support two TV gardening shows
Peterborough business chief in 73-mile walk for dog rescue charity
Pet shop burglar jailed for three years
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PetQuip announces finalists for its prestigious Awards


The PetQuip association has revealed the final 41 names going forward to the judging process for the PetQuip Awards 2015. The judging is due to take place on September 8. 

Now in their third year, the PetQuip Awards are a popular addition to the pet industry calendar with places on the shortlist being hotly contested. 

PetQuip’s director general, Amanda Sizer Barrett (pictured above presenting Group55 with the Exporter of the Year gold) said: “Interest in the awards has made 2015 the busiest year yet and we are thrilled at the response from the pet industry. 

'Companies have realised how good even being shortlisted can be for their businesses, and, of course, if they go on to win, the accolade can be promoted in many ways to help further enhance a firm’s reputation and sales."

The winners, together with the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, will be announced on September 27 at the PetQuip Awards Dinner & Party which is taking place in the Telford International Centre, Ludlow Suite, in association with PATS Telford.

With over 100 retailers already booked to attend, the awards evening will provide an ideal opportunity for networking with colleagues, customers and industry bodies in a relaxed atmosphere, with ticket prices comparable to local restaurants making it an even more attractive proposition.

"Quite a number of exhibitors from the show are using the event to entertain valued customers, as the catering in the Ludlow Suite is excellent," said Pat Flynn, PetQuip’s trade association manager and event organiser.

Visit www.petquip.com/awards for a booking form or simply telephone 01959 565995 to pay by credit card. Ticket prices include reception drinks, a three-course meal with wine and dancing to a contemporary DJ to round off the evening (or networking in the relaxed atmosphere of the adjacent bar).

Exporter of the Year

  • Beco Pets
  • Group 55 (Animology)
  • Pet Food UK
  • Pet Rebellion
  • Scruffs
  • Tasty Bone

Pet Product Innovation of the Year

  • Beco Pets
  • Bern Pet Foods
  • Best In Show (Lanchester Gifts)
  • Collarways
  • Group 55 (Animology)
  • Hownd
  • Nutriment
  • Pet Munchies
  • Pet Revolution
  • Scruffs
  • Sureflap

Marketing Campaign of the Year

  • Beco Pets
  • Hownd
  • Pet Food UK
  • Pet Rebellion
  • Sureflap,
  • Town & Country Petfoods
Wholesaler/Distributor of the Year
  • Bestpets
  • Pedigree Wholesale
  • Peregrine Livefoods
  • Vital Pet Products

Supplier of the Year

  • Denes
  • Group 55 (Animology)
  • Guisapet
  • Mutneys
  • Pet Rebellion
  • Scruffs

UK Retailer of the Year

  • Bents Garden Centre Pet Department --Warrington
  • Pets Corner UK – Crawley
  • Pets Korner – Stamford
  • Wags & Whiskers Pet Boutique -- Stockton on Tees

International Retailer / Wholesaler of the Year

  • Caramira Pet Trade Ltd – Estonia
  • Eye4Pets --The Netherlands
  • Meiko – Switzerland
  • Whesco – Denmark
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