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Omicron rise leads to significant footfall drop off

Footfall across all UK retail destinations in December was -18.6% below the 2019 level, the worst result since August and…

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Price rises to pick up momentum in 2022

Shop price annual inflation accelerated to 0.8% in December, up from 0.3% in November with prices set to rise in…

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Daily testing for 100,000 key workers to be introduced

Up to 100,000 key workers in England will be required to take daily Covid tests from 10 January in a…

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The Pack partners with UK restaurants for vegan dog food menus

Plant-based dog food company The Pack has partnered with some of the UK’s leading restaurants and cafes to serve vegan…

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Retailers see New Year’s Eve footfall boost

Retailers saw a pleasant end to the year with footfall rising 5.2% on New Year’s Eve, according to the latest…

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RSPCA fears animal neglect will rise this Christmas

87% of it’s frontline rescuers fear neglect of pets will rise this festive season, according to the RSPCA’s survey results.…

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December retail sales slow amid Omicron impact, CBI warns

Retail sales growth slowed in the year-to-December to 8%, down from 39% last month, as the impact of the Omicron…

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AMTRA reports rising demand for animal medicines

The Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority (AMTRA) has announced an increasing demand for animal medicines requirements, including the prescription and…

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Pets at Home opens refurbished Broadstairs store

Pets at Home has opened the doors to its newly refurbished pet care centre in Broadstairs, on Westwood Road. The…

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VPG launches learning tool to support pet specialists

Vital Pet Group (VPG) has announced the launch of its new retail academy as a learning tool to support pet…

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