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Hill’s recalls canned dog food over Vitamin D fears
Town centre pet shop shuts after less than a year
Why PATS Sandown is a ‘must-visit’ event
Scientist creates honey product to tackle cancer in pets
Pet food company launches recruitment drive
Bestpets launches scheme to drive business in pet stores
New jobs created by bird food manufacturer
Host of exciting new products from Henry Wag
Award-winning pet food heading for the UK
HOWND to launch Hemp Wellness Treats Starter Pack with free counter display at PATS Sandown
First chance to see Nandi of Africa treats
Beco Pets offers a free cup of tea to everyone at PATS
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Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award for Natures Menu
PIF supports boarding establishments on Animal Activities Licensing regulations
Dorwest Foundation donates £2,500 to charities
Can vegetarian diets deliver complete and balanced nutrition to cats and dogs? asks PFMA
Wilsons Pet Food takes on Meg Morrison as new Head of Sales
Vetpol to launch as trainer and regulator of SQPs
PIF launches exclusive printing platform for its members
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'All go' for CSJ at Aviemore Sled Dog Rally
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Different Dog to unveil plastic-free packaging
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Town centre pet shop shuts after less than a year

 

A town centre pet supplies shop has been forced to shut down due to a lack of trade.

 

Creature Comforts, in Congleton, Cheshire, closed for the final time on Saturday after less than a year in the town.

 

Owner Ruth Hindson, who has run a thriving pet supplies shop in Sandbach for 11 years, says a lack of footfall meant the Congleton business was not sustainable.

 

Ruth told the Stoke Sentinel newspaper: “We opened here last April and expected it to be slow at first but it has not taken off. I don’t know if it’s the competition from the supermarkets and other stores. The footfall here is not good.

 

 “The business rates have also been a problem as we don’t get any relief because we have two shops, even though we are only a small business.

“I do feel sad to have to close but it is also a relief. We took a gamble but it didn’t work out.”

 

Ruth and her husband Ian will now concentrate on their Sandbach shop.

 

To read the full Stoke Sentinel report click here

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