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Beco appoints Jack Wills co-founder as new director

Pet product company Beco has announced the appointment of Jack Wills co-founder, Rob Shaw, as its new director. Shaw brings…

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Sunday trading deregulation would be a ‘slap in the face’ for key workers, says Usdaw

Shopworkers union Usdaw has titled government plans for Sunday trading deregulation as a “slap in the face” for key workers…

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Lincolnshire pet shop owners step down after almost two decades

The owners of a Lincolnshire pet shop have announced they are stepping down from their ownership after running the business…

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Pet food industry announce £110,000 donation to animal welfare charities amid Covid-19 pandemic

Pet food manufacturers and suppliers of animal care products have donated £110,000 worth of food and products to help animal…

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RSPCA supports calls for tougher sentences for animal abusers to be made law by autumn

Animal charity RSPCA has announced it is supporting calls for tougher sentences of up to five years in jail for…

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Footfall begins ‘journey to recovery’ in May

Consumer footfall may have begun its “long journey to recovery” in the month of May, according to the latest figures…

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Bira welcomes business rates revaluation postponement in Wales

The British Retailers Association (Bira) has welcomed the decision by the Welsh government to delay the revaluation of business rates. …

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PATS Telford readies for September event

Organisers of PATS Telford have revealed the event  is “on track” to deliver its “most important show” in its 11-year…

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Online sales reach 10-year high

British retailers recorded a 10-year high for online sales in May while the continued lockdown measures kept high streets empty,…

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Consumer confidence slips further amid UK lockdown

GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index has decreased by two points over the past two weeks. In the market research firm’s…

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