Current Affairs
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Oct- 2017 -19 October
UK retail sales growth slows more than expected
UK retail sales growth slowed more than predicted in the month of September, according to the Office of National Statistics…
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18 October
Mars Petcare’s Birstall factory celebrates 30th anniversary
Mars Petcare’s Birstall factory, near Leeds, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The site has been making pet care and treats…
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18 October
64,000 dogs died in dog fights in just 12 months
In the past 12 months, 64,097 dogs have died after being involved in a fight, according to Direct Line Pet…
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17 October
PFMA learns how ‘no deal’ Brexit will impact on pet sector
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has been investigating the implications of failing to agree our future trade relations with the…
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17 October
Dog saved from stomach full of gravel
A young dog has been saved by PDSA vets after filling her stomach full of gravel from her owner’s garden.…
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16 October
Shortlist announced for PIF awards
The PIF has revealed the finalists for this year’s Pet Industry Federation Awards. This year’s finalists are: Independent Retailer of…
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16 October
Natures Menu joins forces with strategic and creative agency, HeyHuman
Natural pet food brand, Natures Menu, has appointed a strategic and creative agency. HeyHuman secured the business following a three-way…
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16 October
California bans pet shops from selling non-rescue dogs, cats and rabbits
California has become the first US state to ban the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores, unless…
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16 October
Retail footfall drops in September
UK retail footfall dropped in September, with weekly average traffic 6.9 percent lower than in August. The month also rounded…
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16 October
340 percent rise in animal cruelty on Snapchat
There has been a 340 percent rise in reports of ‘brutal cruelty’ witnessed by children on Snapchat, according to the…
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