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Challenging year ahead for the pet industry

We asked leading pet industry figures to give us their predictions for 2014. Follow the links to see the results of their crystal ball gazing...

Independent pet retailers need a clear identity to attract more customers

To attract more customers into their stores, independent pet retailers need to create a clearer and more unique identity for themselves. That's the view of Peter Roy, Business Development Director of award-winning pet food band Natures Menu...

Use rabbit welfare as an opportunity to boost sales

Leading small animal charity, the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund, believes there's a massive sales opportunity for pet retailers who promote the welfare of domestic rabbits. By selling exercise runs alongside the right size of hutch, shops will not only help rabbits lead healthy lives they will also boost profits, says Rae Todd, of the RWAF...

Turn your pet store into a destination centre

Stephen Turner, Managing Director of Group 55, has urged pet retailers to use their specialist knowledge and turn their stores into destination centres where animal lovers can find all the advice and products they need...

Higher quality products are a boost for the pet trade

The quality of products being produced by UK manufacturers of pet food and accessories has never been better, and should give the industry confidence for the future, according to recruitment expert Lynda Ward. And with more high calibre people being retained by leading companies, 2014 could turn out to be a tremendous year for business...

New entrants to fishkeeping hold the key to growth

The keys to ensuring growth in the aquatics trade are attracting new people to fishkeeping and then helping them to stay interested. That's the view of Ben Windeatt, Senior National Sales Manager, Tetra UK, who reveals his thoughts for the industry in 2014...

Follow the lead of an award-winning pet shop

Even an award-winning pet store like Not Just Pets in Bath has a battle on its hands during challenging economic times but it consistently finds ways to stay successful. Here's what owner Janine Tozer has to say about winning the battle for customers...

OATA warns of the threats from pressure groups

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association has warned the aquatics industry to beware of pressure groups seeking a ban on the sale of all non-domesticated pets, including ornamental fish. Chief Executive Keith Davenport looks at the challenges ahead...

Pet Trade News

Pet shop to close after 40 years of trading

The owner of a pet shop that has been open for business in Farnborough, Hampshire, for more than 40 years, has announced it will be closing down due to stiff competition in the town...

PetQuip announces keys dates for 2014

Trade organisation PetQuip has announced its diary of events for 2014, including organising exhibitor groups for Global Pet Expo in Orlando in March and Interzoo in Nuremberg in May...

Vets give support for compulsory microchipping in Scotland

The British Veterinary Association has welcomed the Scottish Government consultation on the compulsory microchipping of all dogs in Scotland...

PetSafe boasts international expansion

Global pet product expert PetSafe has announced two new appointments in key growth regions – Asia and Europe...

LitterLocker launches UK Facebook page

LitterLocker, an innovative system offering a convenient and hygienic way of dealing with soiled cat litter, is now on Facebook...

UK’s most heroic sought for prestigious contest

Nominations for dogs that have truly earned the title of man’s best friend are being sought by the Kennel Club for its annual Friends for Life competition being held at Crufts in March...

EPoS system gives new reptile retailer a boost

Reptile retailer Reptasia gets business off to a great start, supported by an EPoS solution from SPEDI and AURES Technologies UK...

Businesswoman launches service to help grieving pet owners cope

A former senior executive with retail giants Tesco and New Look is launching a new venture as a pet bereavement counsellor...

Pet rescue boss is fined after court told of dog attack

A woman who runs a rescue centre for abandoned puppies from her Burton-upon-Trent home in Derbyshire faced a court after her two pet dogs attacked a passer-by...
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