In This Issue
Successful and lucrative pet store for sale
Popular pet centre set to close at the end of February
Travel and behaviour categories are top dogs, says Vital
Pet firm recognised for its fast-growing international sales
Wild bird and pet food producer opens product showroom
Entries invited for prestigious PetQuip Awards 2020
Innovative pet product goes global
Scrumbles launches into wet cat food market
Winning smiles at pop-up Doggie Dentist event
FourFriends develops new range of premium dog snacks
Fish4Dogs challenges independents to ‘get creative’
Broadreach Nature launches Duo Packs for Dogs and Cats 
Volunteer fundraisers win national charity award
Showcasing cooking demonstrations at Crufts
Jason crowned Pet Photographer for second year
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Royal Canin appoints new Ireland market head
ZIWI Peak and Su-Bridge donate over £1,400 worth of chews to Norfolk Greyhound Rescue
Arden Grange launches new website
Vet hospital flooded by Storm Dennis begins major clean-up operation
Anti dog fouling 'whodunit?' web page launched
Dangerous time of year for hedgehogs
GiftPup extends its pet bed range following successful launch
Seven-year-old Madison becomes British Champion
The best of last weeks Pet Trade Xtra
Business as usual for pet store as it recovers from fraudulent insurance claim
PATS Sandown visitor numbers announced – show attracts ‘high quality’ buyers and retailers
Picture round-up from the pet extravaganza
Raw dog food firm recalls products for second time within a month
Purpose built to support health conscious pet parents
Vital increases service levels by opening new office
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Royal Canin appoints new Ireland market head

Simon Dunne has been appointed as Market Director for the Irish division of Royal Canin UK & Ireland.

 

Simon will sit on the UK and Ireland leadership team and take over responsibility for the Irish market from Olga Gibbs who has moved to an exciting new role within the Royal Canin business.

 

Jimmy Park, General Manager of Royal Canin UK and Ireland, said, “Simon will be a great asset to our business. He joins a passionate, dedicated team that leads the way in delivering health through nutrition to help pets live better, healthier and happier lives.”

 

Simon said, “I’m excited to be working with such an authentic business where the passion and commitment to purpose of making a better world for pets through science-based health nutrition is immediately evident. I look forward to learning from my new colleagues and continuing the incredible success they have achieved.”

 

Having taken a year out to gain an MBA in 2017, Simon has most recently been working with Unilever in the UK to accelerate their on-demand offering for market-leading ice cream brands such as Ben & Jerry’s and Magnum.  With a background in marketing, commercial and strategy roles, Simon brings broad international experience and perspective to his new role.

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