Newsletter - Pet Trade Xtra

Pets at Home have pulled out of leasing Fulham Palace Garden Centre in West London, owned by The Prince's Trust, following pressure from residents liiving nearby...

Pets at Home board member in storm over garden centre

The Prince’s Trust has insisted it acted appropriately over the planned lease of Fulham Palace Garden Centre, despite an apparent conflict of interest with Pets at Home, who have now ditched their plan to lease the site. It's believed that the pet superstore got cold feet after it became common knowledge that one of its board members Amy Stirling (pictured left) was also chief financial officer of the charity...

Luxury online department store launches for dogs and pups

Inspired by her own love of shopping in department stores, businesswoman Jane Hogan has launched Dog & Pup, an online store offering luxury gifts, treats, clothing and accessories from top UK and upcoming pet brands...

Butch & Bess appear on TV-hit programme Dragons Den

Butch & Bess, the natural pet grooming product company from Borehamwood, has made an appearance on the latest broadcast of popular BBC television programme, Dragons’ Den...

Record number of companies will exhibit at PATS Harrogate

PATS Harrogate has attracted a record number of exhibiting companies – 170 in total - to next month’s autumn showpiece, and looks set to be one of the most successful in the event’s six-year history...

60% increase in entrants for PetQuip Industry Awards

A 60% increase in entrants for the PetQuip Industry Awards in 2014 reflects the vibrancy of the UK pet product sector, according to the PetQuip association. The award presentations and party are set to take place alongside the PATS exhibition in Harrogate next month and main sponsors this year will be Petface, PATS and STAX...

RWAF urges retailers to sell an exercise run as well as a hutch

The Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund (RWAF) is urging all retailers to ‘think run’ this summer, and make sure that they sell an exercise run as well as a hutch.

98% of pet vets say owners consult 'Dr Google'

A nationwide survey of vets by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) reveals that 98% of respondents believe their clients’ behaviour is influenced by what they find online. Four in ten vets said the owners’ online research was unhelpful, with only 6% of pet vets finding it helpful...

Pictured: BVA President Robin Hargreaves, who says: “It worries me to hear that so many people are relying on guesswork."

Visitors set to fly into Coletta & Tyson after opening of 4Pets department

Coletta & Tyson Garden Centre is fast becoming one of East Yorkshire’s most attractive visitor destinations. The Woodmansey-based centre has recently completed a major refurbishment of its café, expanded its retail offering and now features one of the best pet shops in the area...

Pet Trade News

Lily's Kitchen story creates a frenzy on Twitter

A story about Lily's Kitchen pet food, which appeared in last week's Pet Trade Xtra, created a mass of interest on Twitter after TV presenter Kirsty Allsopp tweeted: "Very interesting points made. @lilyskitchen defends decision to sell new range in Tesco."

Forthglade launches campaign to put 'nature' on the menu for the nation's pets

Natural pet food brand Forthglade has launched an integrated marketing campaign to promote its range of nutritionally balanced products for dogs and cats to pet-owners in the UK...

Ancol gets ready for best-ever PATS

This year’s PATS Harrogate will be special for Ancol as it will also be the first time the company is able to display all of its new products in one place...

PetDreamHouse set to launch new bowl designs at PATS Harrogate

PetDreamHouse has received fantastic feedback on the bowls it launched early this year, and has now improved the product images and packaging based on its clients' feedbacks to make them even better...

Do walker finds Second World War grenade on a beach

A dog walker playing fetch on a beach reached for a pebble to throw to her pet - only to find she had picked up a Second World War grenade...

The unluckiest names for pet cats and dogs

If you have a cat called Felix or a dog called Megan, then you might like to check your pet insurance. For research shows that these are the unluckiest names for our pets...

One-eyed Spaniel wins at Highland Fieldsports Fair

CSJ were surprised to hear a heart-warming story following the hugely successful Highland Fieldsports Fair, held at Moy, where they had sponsored the Spaniel events...

National Pet Show extends reach with NEC launch

The National Pet Show will take place at the NEC, Birmingham on 20-21 September 2014, extending its reach to a UK-wide audience with the launch of a Midlands edition...

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