In This Issue
Challenging year ahead for the pet industry
Independent pet retailers need a clear identity to attract more customers
Use rabbit welfare as an opportunity to boost sales
Turn your pet store into a destination centre
Higher quality products are a boost for the pet trade
New entrants to fishkeeping hold the key to growth
Follow the lead of an award-winning pet shop
OATA warns of the threats from pressure groups
Pet shop to close after 40 years of trading
PetQuip announces keys dates for 2014
Vets give support for compulsory microchipping in Scotland
PetSafe boasts international expansion
LitterLocker launches UK Facebook page
UK’s most heroic sought for prestigious contest
EPoS system gives new reptile retailer a boost
Businesswoman launches service to help grieving pet owners cope
Pet rescue boss is fined after court told of dog attack
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PetQuip announces keys dates for 2014
 

Trade organisation PetQuip has announced its diary of events for 2014, including organising exhibitor groups for Global Pet Expo in Orlando in March and Interzoo in Nuremberg in May.


Wed 26 Feb

PetQuip Interzoo Briefing at the PetQuip offices in  Kent

British group exhibitors/members have thevopportunity to learn more about Interzoo and about the European pet market and receive information to help prepare for the show. It is hoped that this event will combine with a ‘Meet the Buyers’ opportunity during the afternoon. Full details will be announced soon.

 

Wed 12 to Fri 14 Mar

Global Pet Expo, Orlando, USA

PetQuip British exhibitor group; grants available for eligible exhibitors under UKTI’s TAP Scheme.

 

Tue 18 to Wed 19 Mar

PATS Sandown

PetQuip information stand and launch of the PetQuip Awards.             

 

Thu 29 May to Sun 1 Jun

Interzoo, Nuremberg, Germany

PetQuip British exhibitor group and UK pet industry information stand; grants available for eligible exhibitors under UKTI’s TAP Scheme.

 

Mon 30 Jun

Deadline for entries and nominations into the PetQuip Awards     

Early Bird discounted ticket booking deadline for the Awards. Tickets can still be booked after this date but will be at the full rate.

 

Sun 14 Sep 

The PetQuip Awards Dinner and Party at PATS. PetQuip information stand at PATS Harrogate.



Sun 14 to Tue 16 Sep

Glee, Birmingham, UK

Organisation and manning of International Buyers’ Centre.

 

Wed 3 Dec

Gardenex & PetQuip Festive Open Day at The White House

 

 

(For more information on any of the above events visit the PetQuip website)

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