Newsletter - Pet Trade Xtra

The process of buying a new aquarium needs to be both educational and engaging for the customer. These often costly items an significantly bolster your sales, through the initial purchase as well as the additional product range required for ongoing maintenance (i.e. water treatments, filters, food and not forgetting, fish!) therefore it is important to ensure customers are satisfied with their initial experience and delighted with their new purchase...

Pets At Home announces 7.8% revenue boost for Q3

Pets at Home's expansion into the veterinary and animal grooming markets has continued to pay dividends for the Cheshire group, with sales rising by almost 8% in the third quarter of its financial year.

Unique attraction 'The Pet Place' is part of £5.1m development at Bents Home & Garden

A 5,000 sq ft retail department called The Pet Place, where animals can dine with their owners, is one of six new attractions at Bents Home & Garden near Warrington in Cheshire...

Retailers urged to stock up with Excel Bedding & Litter

Burgess Pet Care is urging pet retailers to stock up with its revolutionary Excel Bedding & Litter, a product specifically designed to keep pet rabbits and guinea pigs dry and prevent fly, mite and flea infestation – problems which increase in spring as temperatures start to rise...

Pooch and Mutt launch in Switzerland through Manor

Pooch and Mutt's products are now available through Manor, Switzerland’s largest department store chain. The award winning range of natural treats and grain free foods is stocked in Manor’s pet section throughout Switzerland and have also won the European Design Award for the outstanding packaging and display of their products...

Export seminar for manufacturers looking to move into US pet market

The Pet Industry Federation has announced details of an export seminar and store tours taking place in the US on Tuesday 3 March, on the eve of Global Pet Expo in Florida, for UK pet industry manufacturers looking to begin exporting to the US...

Hands Off My Hobby campaign relaunches for May election

In the run-up to this year’s General Election the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association is relaunching the #handsoffmyhobby campaign to let all the political parties know that fish make good pets too...

Adjustable dog guard added to Rosewood's travel range

Rosewood Pet Products have recently introduced an adjustable dog car guard to their pet travel category after identifying a gap in the market for a well engineered, quality product at an affordable price...

The Pet Charity launches quick-and-easy online pet care leaflet ordering

The Pet Charity, which aims to promote the joy and benefits pets have on society, has launched a simple, online solution for customers to order the charity’s new collection of collaborative pet care leaflets...

National Nestbox Week provides opportunities to upsell birdhouses

Deco-Pak, exclusive UK suppliers of the Garden-Bazaar range of decorative bird boxes, say UK National Nestbox week (Feb 14-21) will present a fantastic opportunity for retailers to sell more elaborate birdhouse designs at greater profit margins...

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Beaphar UK strengthens marketing team with digital executive

Tom Offord has joined pet healthcare group Beaphar UK as Digital & Events Marketing Executive. Based at Haverhill, he will be responsible for digital marketing activities, promoting the company’s cat, dog, small animal, bird and fish products...

Bristol RSPCA worker admits stealing pet food worth £13,000

An RSPCA worker has admitted stealing pet food worth more than £13,000. Paul Sanders worked as a contracts facilities manager for the charity's Bristol branch...

TopLife’s sponsors CaniX UK

TopLife Formula has announced it is sponsoring CaniX UK, an organisation which holds Canicross events up and down the country.

Man to stand trial accused of stealing snake from exotic pet shop

A Dundee man is to stand trial accused of stealing a snake from an exotic pet shop...

Creative dog styling products launched by Equidivine

A Welsh company called Equinedivine is launching a range of creative styling products for fun and competition, including non-toxic glitter tattoos which can be washed off with water...

CatLove Fast Track Circuit...a great new toy from Hagen

Fast Track by Cat Love Play is an exciting interactive toy designed to stimulate a cat to play and exercise using sound and motion...

Widow spared jail after RSPCA found dead pets in her home

A widow has been spared jail after RSPCA inspectors found eight dead pets in her home, and had to put down a further seven...

PIF prepares to launch new range of online courses

The Pet Industry Federation has this week announced details of a range of online pet care courses aimed at people working with pets which will shortly available through its website: www.petfederation.co.uk

Exo Terra Infrared Thermometer is a surefire winner

Exo Terra Infrared Thermometer The Exo Terra Infrared Thermometer is a pocket sized, lightweight “point-and-click” thermometer that instantly measures the temperature of a surface or object...

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