Newsletter - Pet Trade Xtra

Pets at Home has this week announced the appointment of Rachel Mooney as Chief People Officer. Prior to joining Pets at Home, Rachel held senior roles at global brands, including Google and Vodafone, and was Chief People Officer at digitally-led organisations Monzo and Snow Software...

Record-breaking attendance at PATS Telford

PATS has broken all records with the two-day show at Telford in Shropshire recording its highest ever attendance figures since the event was launch in 2009...

Click here to find out how many people attended PATS Telford

Watch the action from the biggest-ever PATS show

The organisers of PATS Telford have produced a video capturing all the excitement from a successful two-day event on Sunday and Monday...

Watch the video here

Pets at Home gives stores a new look

The UK’s largest pet retail group Pets at Home, which has more than 450 outlets across the country, has revamped a number of its stores in Derby, Huntingdon, Wolverhampton and High Wycombe...

Click here to see gallery of pictures from new-look stores

View the PetQuip Awards 2022 Winners' Special

PetQuip has produced a special digital magazine showcasing all the winners of the PetQuip Awards 2022 and gauging their reaction to picking up such a prestigious honour.

Click here to view the digital magazine

‘Save Pets of Ukraine’ overwhelmed with donations

The ‘Save Pets of Ukraine’ campaign received donations from more than 30 brands at PATS Telford to support thousands of animals in war-torn Ukraine...

The team receiving and collecting donations from pet brands Butcher’s, Forthglade and Earth Animal.

Chuckit! Max Glow toys available at Pedigree Wholesale

Following the success of the current Chuckit! Max Glow lines, Pedigree Wholesale is now stocking two new Chuckit! Max Glow products, perfect for extending playtime into the darker late nights and early mornings...

Autumn-Winter 2022 range for Hurtta has landed

New and exclusive to Pedigree Wholesale for Hurtta is the Autumn/Winter 2022 range. From harnesses with fashionable designs and great features to warming and weatherproof coats and even a range of all-new ECO leashes, the range has you covered with all the essentials needed for the colder and darker months...

Luxury toiletry firm launches pet care range

The Somerset Toiletry Company has launched a new luxury pet care collection called Doggy Styling...

More pets being abandoned as rehoming slows

The RSPCA has launched its annual Adoptober campaign, encouraging prospective pet owners to consider giving a rescued animal a new home. The campaign comes as new figures raise concerns that more animals are being relinquished to charities at a time when rehoming has slowed...

McAdams appointed RSPCA’s official pet food partner

McAdams, the ultra-premium pet food made using ethically sourced whole free-range meats, has become the official pet food partner to the RSPCA...

Animal Instincts Flashing Range – perfect for Winter

The Animal Instincts Flashing Range has landed at Pedigree Wholesale, and this Winter, there are some new lines to add to the range...

Click here to view the digital edition of the PetQuip Awards 2022. All the winners listed.

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Thieves steal cash and equipment worth £4,000 in pet shop raid

Burglars, who ransacked a pet shop in the Scottish town of Paisley, escaped with cash and equipment from the overnight raid...

Remember, remember your pets this November

PDSA, the vet charity for pets in need, is urging pet owners to take steps to help prevent their furry family members from becoming anxious this fireworks season...

Frozen treat brand adds to collection of awards

Doggy Doggy Yum Yum, launched in 2020 by Dorset-based artisanal ice cream maker Baboo Gelato, has been recognised at the PetQuip Awards. They were finalists in four categories and won Highly Commended in the Celebrating Green and Organic category...

Rawgeous Pet Food recognised for its sustainability

Rawgeous Pet Food has been recognised for its sustainability, winning Silver at the PetQuip Awards...

CSJ feeds international sheepdog champions

“Wow, wow, wow!” was CSJ’s Ceri Rundle’s reaction as she watched from her sick-bed the live-streaming of a gripping 2022 International Sheepdog Championships held at Castle Howard. “What a great final to watch.”

The best of last week's Pet Trade Xtra

The top-read stories from last week's Pet Trade Xtra can be seen below, if you missed them...

Award-winning retailer reveals secrets of success

Devon-based The Ark Pet Stores has been named UK Pet Retailer of the Year in the prestigious PetQuip Industry Awards 2022. Director Emma Smith reveals the secrets of her company’s success...

PetQuip Awards event results in memorable night

Tailor-Grace, Podium Pet Products, Butcher's Pet Care, Mutneys Professional Pet Care, Pedigree Wholesale, Bruce's Doggy Day Care, Furr Boost and Watermans were among the Gold winners at the prestigious PetQuip Awards held at Telford International Centre.

Pet shop forced to close because of rising bills

Rising energy bills have been blamed for the closure of a pet shop in Worcester...

Petfood firm sniffs out £1.75m investment for growth

Yorkshire-based Private Equity House, Traditum, has this week announced a £1.75m investment in Halifax-based Sniffers Pet Care...

Picture round-up from feature-packed PATS Telford

There was so much to see and do over the two days of PATS Telford exhibition. If you weren't lucky enough to make it, here's a picture round-up from Telford International Centre...

Click to see gallery of pictures