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Monkfield Reptile named official UK distributor for Zoo Med

Monkfield Reptile has been appointed as an official UK distributor for the Zoo Med brand, effective end of January 2025.…

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Footfall rises ahead of Christmas but remains lower than 2023 levels

Footfall rose for the second consecutive week last week across all UK retail destinations with retail parks and shopping centres…

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BRC warns of ‘spending squeeze’ in January

The British Retail Consortium has warned of a January spending squeeze, as BRC-Opinium data between 10 and 13 December showed…

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Brit launches new Christmas range for dogs and cats

Brit has launched its new Christmas range for dogs and cats, featuring flavours inspired by Czech traditions. The range includes…

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Pets and Friends Mapperley unveils store refresh

Pets and Friends and Pets Parlour in Mapperley has unveiled its store refresh, to be finished on 21 December. The…

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KatKin appoints new CFO

KatKin has announced the appointment of Claire Tanner as its new chief financial officer. Tanner joins the company from HelloFresh,…

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BoE holds interest rates at 4.75%

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to hold interest rates at 4.75%, following a recent hike in both inflation…

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Jollyes extends parental leave policy

Jollyes has announced that employees will be entitled to enhanced paid maternity leave of six months, up from six weeks,…

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Jollyes makes first £5,000 NFRSA donation

Jollyes has handed over £5,000 to the National Foundation for Retired Service Animals (NFRSA) after beginning fundraising for the charity…

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OATA appoints two new directors

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has welcomed two new directors to its board. Jeremy Gay of Fishkeeping News and…

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