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John, pictured receiving a PetQuip Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018, will be sadly missed by a trade he supported for more than 50 years, in particular through his family-owned business James & Steel.

Pet Brands enters exclusive partnership with Nike

Pet Brands Ltd has entered into an exclusive partnership with Nike to bring the revolutionary Nike MaxFusion Dog Toys to the UK market. These innovative toys are crafted from Nike Grind materials, demonstrating both brands’ commitment to sustainability and high-performance design...

Leading suppliers book stand space in the Aquatics Zone at PATS 2025

The Aquatics Zone, a dedicated area for aquatics, watergardening and reptile exhibitors, will again be one of the star attractions at PATS 2025 following a successful launch at last year’s show...

Entries open for PIF’s Innovation Awards

The Pet Industry Federation has this week launched its 2025 Innovation Awards. The Awards recognise the groundbreaking ideas, products, services, and technologies that are shaping the future of the pet industry.

The Holistic Hound was the 2024 winner of the PIF Innovation Award.

Established pet food supply business for sale

Pharmall Country Store, a long-standing family-run pet food supply business in Harrogate, has been put up for sale as the owner plans for retirement...

New venue for prestigious PetQuip Awards

Trade association PetQuip has announced that its prestigious pet industry awards will take place at a new venue later this year – the National Conference Centre, Birmingham...

Doggy Doggy Yum Yum secures major distribution deal

Baboo Gelato, manufacturer of award- winning frozen dog treat Doggy Doggy Yum Yum, has secured a major distribution deal with Hunt’s Food Group.

Win a trip to Las Vegas with TropiClean

TropiClean has announced its Race to Vegas contest exclusively for Pedigree Wholesale customers. Stock 15 of its top-selling lines, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win the trip of a lifetime to Superzoo Pet Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada...

UK Pet Food unveils Cell-Cultivated Products factsheet

As interest in alternative protein sources continues to grow, UK Pet Food has released its latest factsheet, Cell-Cultivated Products in Pet Food...

Toy Story collection launches in Pets at Home stores

Pawsome Paws Boutique (PPB) has launched its highly anticipated Toy Story Collection in 350 Pets at Home stores across the UK...

Natures Menu launches new range of raw meals

Natures Menu has launched a new range of Complete & Balanced Raw meals, which will be available in pet stores...

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Dorwest partners with TV personality Faye Winter

Dorwest Herbs has partnered with TV personality Faye Winter and her Golden Retriever Bonnie to support the launch of its new digestive support supplement for all-round gut health, Probiotic Plus...

Animal Focused recognised for positive impact

Animal Focused has been selected as a finalist in the SME Northamptonshire Business Awards 2025, in two categories – Best New Business and the Positive Impacts Award...

Trade association cautiously welcomes new bill to tackle retail crime

A leading trade association has cautiously welcomed Labour's Crime and Policing Bill but demands more immediate action and concrete funding to address the retail crime crisis devastating high streets across Britain...

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...

Independent pet shop owner vows to continue trading despite mounting financial pressures

An independent pet shop owner hopes to continue operating her business despite mounting costs so that she can celebrate 20 years of trading in 2026. And in a bid to ease the financial pressures she has made an emotional plea to customers on social media, asking for their support during this difficult time...

Franchise company OSCAR Pet Foods ceases trading

OSCAR Pet Foods Ltd, which celebrated its 30th anniversary last year, has ceased trading, the company announced on its website...

Pedigree Wholesale cuts prices on over 150 top-selling brands

In a move designed to help boost the margins of independent pet stores, Pedigree Wholesale has announced new lower prices on over 150 bestselling products...

Closed pet shop premises put on the market

An iconic pet shop in Edinburgh, which closed 16 years ago, has been put on the market. Pets & Things in Duke Street, Leith, closed down in 2008 and the retail premises have remained empty ever since...