Newsletter - Pet Trade Xtra

Pets at Home has opened a new, purpose-built distribution centre in Staffordshire. The state-of-the-art centre, which will employ more than 800 people, will support the company’s omnichannel capabilities and underpin the next decade of growth...

High levels of lead found in raw dog food

Dogs may be at risk from high levels of lead from shotgun pellets in raw pheasant dog food, a study by Cambridge University researchers has found...

UK pet rescues facing alarming rise in behavioural issues

A shock report has revealed that UK pet rescues are facing significant challenges in rehoming pets that are experiencing behavioural issues as a result of the pandemic...

Supreme launches new Great Value advertising campaign

Supreme Petfoods has annouynced the launch of its new Great Value consumer advertising campaign, aimed at raising brand awareness around the award-winning Tiny Friends Farm range...

Recognition for pet food brand that tackles obesity

Pet food brand Caboodle, which is designed to tackle pet obesity, was a finalist at the Best in Show Spotlight at Petcare Innovation Europe, taking place in Berlin this week...

TV star dog becomes pet food ambassador

Qualified veterinary nurse Rachel Bean, creator of the Ofqual regulated iPET Network qualification in Canine First Aid, has become an ambassador for the raw dog food brand, along with her fox red Labrador Chilli...

Luxury dog bedding experts visit No 10 Downing Street

Luxury dog bedding experts Charley Chau joined a group of 100 British business founders at the Great British Entrepreneurs Reception at No 10 Downing Street hosted by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt to recognise and celebrate the contribution of entrepreneurs in the UK to the British economy...

Jollyes’ second Dorset store opens in Christchurch

Nationwide pet retailer Jollyes opened its second Dorset store in Christchurch on Saturday (29 April) at the new Christchurch Trade Park.

The store saw the inaugural flight of Jollyes’ “Jumbo Pet” – a giant airship featuring a dog and cat.

Johnson’s report confirms strength of pet shop offering

Research carried out on behalf of Johnson’s Veterinary Products has revealed the true value of pet shops and stores to the pet owning public...

ProtectaPet wins The King's Award for Enterprise

Family-run North Staffordshire business ProtectaPet has received a King’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category...

Just for Pets set to open new dog-only concept store

UK Pet Retail Chain of the Year, Just for Pets, is set to open a new dog-only pet store later this month...

Purina launches 'matchmaking' hub to protect ocean wildlife

Purina Europe and Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) launched the 'Bycatch Solutions Hub' to connect seafood retailers and businesses that want to financially support projects to reduce ocean wildlife bycatch with organisations capable of implementing in-the-water solutions...

Referral network expands with newly accredited hospitals

Two specialist clinics within the IVC Evidensia referral network have achieved RCVS hospital status, representing their dedication to providing the highest standards of veterinary care to pets and animals...

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Retailers "hopeful" for better May

The British Independent Retailers Association has said it is "hopeful" for a better May with extra bank holidays and the Coronation creating more footfall on the high street...

Benyfit Natural become UK Pet Food Certified

Benyfit Natural has been awarded the Raw Pet Food Certification Scheme, as certified by UK Pet Food. The company is one of just three organisations nationally to be recognised with the prestigious award...

RVC needs families for ‘Pandemic Pals’ research

The Royal Veterinary College has launched a new study, ‘Pandemic Pals’, to explore how the ownership of dogs during the Covid-19 pandemic impacted the mental health and wellbeing of children...

Five dog breeds loved by the royal family

Vet Nurse, Shauna Walsh, at PDSA, the vet charity for pets in need, has compiled everything you need to know about some of the royal family’s favourite breeds – from exercise and grooming, to potential breed-related health concerns...

MoveWellia voted best overall joint supplement for dogs

MoveWellia from herbal pet care expert Dorwest Herbs has been selected as the Evening Standard ‘top pick’ product and best overall joint supplement for dogs...

New qualification in canine nutrition

iPET Network has launched a new Level 2 qualification in Canine Nutrition...

Pet retail chain Jollyes goes Coronation crazy

Pet specialist Jollyes is going Coronation crazy in its UK stores as it helps pet owners celebrate the start of King Charles’ reign...

Strong international export outlook for UK pet sector

Businesses in the UK’s pets accessories and supplies sector are ambitious for international growth and see exporting as key to their success, according to new research released from Alibaba Group UK, in partnership with Institute of Export and International Trade...

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...

Pets at Home relaunches brand with new identity

Pets at Home has relaunched the brand with a new identity and advertising campaign that brings together all elements of its business and celebrates the nation’s love of pets...

UK dog food firm acquires Polish company

UK-based firm Butternut Box has acquired PsiBufet, Poland’s number one fresh dog food business. The acquisition allows the company to expand its European presence...

Pet retailer reacts to emergency alert broadcast

Nationwide pet retailer Jollyes cordoned off in-store small animal pens and station colleagues without a mobile phone close to those barriers on Sunday (April 23). The move was taken because the government planned to test its new mobile phone emergency alert system.

Organisers plan for biggest-ever PATS show

Visitors to PATS Telford in October are in for a real treat as organisers of the UK’s number one pet industry exhibition promise to stage the biggest-ever PATS event...