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Vital Pet Group has launched a new Extended Credit Terms incentive running from today (Monday 2nd December) until Sunday (8th December 2024). All orders placed in the timeframe will qualify for extended credit terms and will not be due for payment until week commencing 13th January 2025...

Inside Pets at Home’s new flagship Pet Care Centre

Pets at Home has unveiled its newly designed flagship Pet Care Centre in New Malden – a game changing destination that sets a new gold standard for pet care...

Click here to see picture gallery of new Pet Care Centre

Changes at the top for Kennelpak

Following a record-breaking year and the most successful period in its 50-year history, Kennelpak has announced a series of strategic leadership changes that position the company for the next phase of growth...

UK Pet Food unveils new communications campaign

UK Pet Food has unveiled a new communications campaign, ‘Love Them Madly, Feed Them Wisely’, aimed at empowering pet owners to make well-informed choices about pet nutrition and to support vets and pet care professionals in their conversations with owners about nutrition...

Pet care firm smashes crowdfunding target

Nottingham-based Our Pets Life is set to ‘unlock its full potential’ after smashing its crowdfunding target of £125,010. The company had raised £167,093 from 45 investors with still 25 days of its fundraising campaign to go.

Triple award-winning pet business for sale

Multi award-winning business Millin Brook Luxury Dog Boarding has been put on the market with an asking price of £1,999,950. The family-run luxury kennels in Pembrokeshire has picked up major honours at the PetQuip Awards, PIF Awards (pictured) and Dog Friendly Awards in 2024...

Pets at Home ‘outperforms’ subdued market

Pets at Home claims the group was still outperforming in a subdued market despite cutting its profit expectations...

5 steps to running an ethical pet care business

Kevin Thackrah, Director of Petpals, sheds light on why ethics are vital in pet care and outlines five actionable steps to help business owners and pet care professionals make ethical values a daily priority...

PIF focuses on wellbeing of small business owners

The Pet Industry Federation has underlined its commitment to helping its smallest members, through its new Small Business Support membership tier, which aims to support not just the business, but also the personal wellbeing of their owners...

Wilsons adds supplements to natural nutrition range

Wilsons, the Scottish-based manufacturer of natural meals and treats for dogs, has launched a range of natural supplements for dogs. Made with natural ingredients, the supplements come in tempting bite-size pieces, ensuring easy feeding...

Jollyes set to open two new stores this weekend

Award-winning retail group Jollyes is set to open its next two stores on Saturday – one in Scotland and the other in Wales...

WHM Pet Group’s pedal power raises £1,400 for charity

The pedalling prowess of tenacious team members at WHM Pet Group has raised £1,400 for Barnardo’s, with a 200-mile cycle ride from Essex to Yorkshire...

Paleo Ridge launches exclusive Black Friday Hampers

Paleo Ridge has launched its exclusive Black Friday Hampers with a unique opportunity to ‘level up’ for even greater savings. From Monday (25 November) customers could enjoy generous discounts on a range of specially curated hampers, available for a limited time while stocks last...

Evolving the joint care category with new Beaphar Flexifit

Beaphar has evolved its range of joint care products with the launch of Flexifit, a new range of joint supplements specially formulated to support the joint health of dogs and cats at all life stages...

DotDotPet holds pet influencer event in London

Eco-conscious wellness and lifestyle brand DotDotPet has held a special event for social media influencers, groomers and retailers at The Ministry in London...

Helping to eliminate risk of attacks on postal workers

The Dog G8 Company is urging pet owners to take care during the festive season to help eliminate the risk of dog attacks on postal and delivery workers.

Dr Veneta introduces wellness variant to pioneering range

Kent-based Dr Veneta has added a wellness variant – STAY WELL – to its four-strong portfolio of freeze-dried feasts for discerning dogs. The new product is available now in the run up to Christmas...

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Prolific shoplifter banned from Just for Pets stores

A prolific shoplifter who entered Worcestershire to target Just for Pets stores has been handed a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO)...

Oh So Precious business adds to sales team

The Lovely Gift Group has expanded the sales team with the appointment of two industry specialists who will be working to develop sales for the firm’s two own label keepsake brands, ‘Oh So Precious’ and ‘Angel, Wings and Feathers’...

Swedish pet care giant appoints new CEO

Swedish pet care company Petbuddy Group, whose brands include Little BigPaw, has named Paul van der Raad as its new CEO. He will take up his new position on January 1, 2025...

Vet charity treats 3,700 pets injured in traffic accidents every year

With winter being the most common time of year for road traffic accidents involving pets, a national vet charity is urging owners to be aware of the dangers that vehicles and traffic can pose...

Independent retailers boycott Black Friday

Seven in 10 independent retailers across the UK are boycotting Black Friday this year, as rising operational costs and economic pressures continue to impact small businesses, according to the latest survey from Bira...

Zoomark introduces space for select group

Zoomark, which takes place in Bologna on 5-7 May 2025, has introduced a new feature called Atelier, a dedicated area focused is on the very finest the industry has to offer...

Upset tums? Be prepared with PrePro Paste

CSJ's PrePro Paste is an advanced strength prebiotic and probiotic paste formulated by experts to promote healthy gut function and normal stools often upset during times of stress such as fireworks and Christmas...

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...

Jollyes launches price war against main competitor

Jollyes, which has more than 100 stores nationwide, is reducing its prices on top-selling items in a move to underline its position as the ‘UK’s best value pet superstore’...

New canine brand aims to shake up pet food market

New brand Scrumpf aims to shake up the pet food industry with the launch of its premium freeze-dried raw dog food and herbal supplements...

First look inside Pets at Home's new £1m Pet Care Centre

After months of anticipation, Pets at Home opened its new Pet Care Centre in Kettering last week. The retail group has invested nearly £1 million in refurbishing, enhancing and future-proofing the store...

Click here to view pictures from inside the new store

UK pet industry writes to Chancellor over Budget concerns

The Pet Industry Federation has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, this week to express significant concerns about the recent Budget and its potential negative effects on the pet industry and pet ownership. Nigel Baker, PIF CEO (pictured) said: “We have asked the Treasury to consider targeted relief for the pet industry..."