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UK pet wellness company HOWND has reached an agreement with Whole Foods Market, an upscale American multinational supermarket chain, which will help to accelerate the brand’s growth in the US...

Opportunity to showcase UK pet products in Las Vegas

UK pet product suppliers will get the chance to exhibit at one of the world’s leading trade exhibitions as PetQuip organises its first-ever British Pavilion at SuperZoo in Las Vegas on 16-18 August 2023.

Pet superstore revamped with new grooming salon

Pets at Home has opened the doors to its new look pet care centre at Horsted Retail Park in Chatham, Kent, offering the ultimate experience for pet owners and their pets, all under one roof...

BIRA calls sharp rate of shop closures 'frightening'

The British Independent Retailers Association has said the sharp rise in shop closures over the past 12 months is 'frightening', with CEO Andrew Goodacre revealing: "It is due to a toxic combination of reduced consumer spending and rising costs."

Basildon mayor opens new-look Vets4Pets practice

The Mayor of Basildon Borough, Cllr Luke Mackenzie, officially opened the doors to the new extension at Vets4Pets Basildon Hospital, increasing its services and care for pets across Essex...

Mr Bug offers last word in head-turning instore POS

Mr Bug has unveiled its colourful new counter display unit that will be heading out to discerning independent pet stores and nationwide pet food chains, pubs, delis, farm and coffee shops from the beginning of February 2023...

Hurtta goes 'eco' with use of recycled materials

The Hurtta Eco range, distributed by Pedigree Wholesale, is growing in 2023 as the brand swaps many of its much loved and trusted lines for eco-versions made with recycled materials...

Growing pet food business Vale Pet Foods adds new dog training treats to its range

Up-and-coming pet food business, Vale Pet Foods, based in Leicestershire, has added a new range of air dried natural dog training treats to its product range...

Award-winning Furr Boost now available to the trade through Pedigree Wholesale

Furr Boost, the healthy hydration smoothie drink that scooped the Best Product Innovation Awards at both PetQuip and the PIF Awards, has secured a distribution deal with leading pet wholesaler Pedigree Wholesale...

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Plans to turn former museum into pet shop

Local councillors have been asked to approve plans that would turn a former museum into a new pet shop...

Bookings now being taken for January consignment of PIF Export Scheme

Following the success of the PIF Export Scheme in 2022, the schedule for the first half of 2023 has recently been finalised and bookings are now being taken for the January consignment...

Five vet-approved ways to beat the boredom this winter

Nina Downing, vet nurse at the UK’s largest veterinary charity PDSA, has shared her five top tips for keeping four-legged friends moving. this winter...

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...

Well-established pet store in Hampshire for sale

A well-known and highly rated pet supply business in Fareham, Hampshire, has been put up for sale with an asking price of £62,500...

Dragons’ Den star features pet food firm in podcast

Will Bushell, head of dog marketing at Inspired Pet Nutrition, was a recent guest on BBC Radio 5’s Big Green Money Podcast. Hosted by Dragon’s Den panellist, Deborah Meaden, the podcast delved into how some of the UK’s biggest companies are operating in today’s market...

Pet tech brand sets ambitious targets for 2023

Tuft Global, the innovative app-integrated salon management software that gives dog groomers a convenient way to manage their business and reach new clients, has celebrated significant growth since the start of the year...

UK in animal welfare crisis, says Dogs Trust

As costs continue to spiral, the UK’s largest canine charity, Dogs Trust, has announced that it has crossed the sad milestone of 50,000 requests this year from desperate owners asking the charity to take in their dog. This is the highest annual number of handover requests in the charity’s history...

Pets at Home launches pet food donation drive

Pets at Home is launching new community food donation points in stores across the UK to help support pets and owners as the cost of living continues to rise...