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Fast growing pet retail group Jollyes opens its 99th store in Belfast, Northern Ireland, tomorrow (Friday, February 23). The new outlet has created 14 jobs...

Jollyes partnership with BillyChip delivers £25,000 in donations in six weeks

Jollyes has announced that its new partnership with BillyChip, the social enterprise scheme supporting rough sleepers, has already generated over £25,000 in donations for homeless people and their pets...

Busy week for Scoff Paper founder after TV show

It has been a busy week for Scoff Paper founder Gemma Connolly following her appearance on the BBC One hit programme Dragons’ Den...

Pets at Home appoints new Chief Operating Officer – Retail

Pets at Home has announced the appointment of Anja Madsen as its new Chief Operating Officer – Retail, effective early April 2024...

Key promotion at pet food and accessories retailer

A Southampton pet food and accessories retailer has promoted a member of its existing management team to Store Manager. Healthy Pet Store in Totton has appointed its Assistant Store Manager, Hannah Crewe, to the role in recognition of her outstanding ability to provide exemplary customer service...

Pet accessory company wins European Design Award

A new Lincolnshire-based designer pet accessory company specialising in the manufacture of high-end collars for dogs has won a prestigious European Product Design Award...

PIF breaks new ground for its members

The Pet Industry Federation has launched two new digital business directories on its website, showcasing members’ products and services. These directories are available at no cost and serve as a comprehensive resource for both fellow pet businesses and pet owners alike...

DOG launches new collections exclusively at Just for Pets

DOG, which offers carefully curated dog collars, leads and accessories, created using the best of British craftsmanship in Yorkshire and the Cotswolds, has launched leather, tweed and rope collections exclusively at Just for Pets...

Mr Bug extends insect protein reach with dog food launch

After its success with bug bites and mealworm ‘superfood’ seasoning, insect protein firm Mr Bug has added a range of dog food to its award-winning portfolio.

Special workshop for customers proves successful

Award-winning natural dog grooming and wellbeing product supplier For All DogKind held a special workshop event to showcase its wide range to customers...

DotDotPet launches new range of shampoos at Crufts

New eco conscious wellness and lifestyle brand DotDotPet is set to launch its new range of shampoos for dogs at Crufts on 7-10 March at the NEC (hall 5 stand 109)...

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Pet group's biggest ever 3 for 2 mix and match promotion

Pet owners across the UK can show their pet some extra love thanks to Pets at Home’s biggest ever 3 for 2 mix and match promotion across thousands of toys and treats. The promotion started on Valentine's Day and runs through to 12th March.

Most common findings in pre-purchase examinations of horses

New research from the Royal Veterinary College has found that lameness is the most common prejudicial PPE finding in prepurchase examinations in horses in the UK...

Leadership scheme launched to empower veterinary leads

Leading veterinary care provider IVC Evidensia has launched its first leadership development programme for practice leaders to support them in leading successful veterinary teams...

What your city’s most popular dog breed says about you

Agria Pet Insurance has released new data uncovering the most popular breeds across a range of cities in the UK, and what this might reveal about the vibe in each place...

CSJ says ticks are poised to pounce

Billy No Mates! herbs from CSJ are at the fore when it comes to the battle with ticks and other pests…and with tick season starting early it’s time for pet owners to act...

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...

Dog treat firm sniffs out Dragons' Den investment

Lancashire entrepreneur Gemma Connolly, who’s created a unique brand of edible greeting cards for dogs Scoff Paper, has secured major backing from BBC Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies to allow her business to take full advantage of the growing pet treat market...

The story behind Scoff Paper’s dramatic growth

For the past 10 years, Scoff Paper founder Gemma Connolly has volunteered for Guide Dogs charity, supporting guide dog puppies and helping to socialise them in readiness for their next phase of training...

Retailer surprises customer with Valentine’s Day gift

An independent pet retailer, which supports animal welfare charities, surprised one of its customers with a special Valentine’s Day package called The LOVE Box...

Pet industry gets right behind three-day PATS 2024

Manufacturers and suppliers are getting behind PATS 2024 as the Pet & Aquatics Trade Show prepares for its first-ever THREE-DAY event, taking place at Telford International Centre from Sunday, 29th September to Tuesday, 1st October 2024...

Interzoo 2024 will be biggest show ever

Interzoo has set a new record in terms of exhibitors, exhibition space and countries represented. Thirteen weeks before the start of the trade fair the number of exhibitors surpassed the magic mark of 2,000 companies – thus exceeding the previous record of Interzoo 2018...