Retailers

Independent pet shop scoops top prize in Burns awards

A Kilmarnock pet shop has won £2,500 cash in a national competition ran by Burns Pet Nutrition for the best…

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Brits to spend over £2bn on pet care products and services by 2023

New research has found the UK pet product and service market is expected reach a value of £2.1bn by 2023,…

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Amazon removes heat pad which killed four kittens after catching fire

Amazon has removed a HUAYUU pet heating pad after one burst into flames killing four kittens. The £15.99 pad caught…

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Hot September could cost retailers £320m in sales

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has said a hot September could cost retailers £320m in sales, with non-food retailers losing…

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Puppy and kitten pet shop sales to be banned in Lucy’s Law victory

The government has announced a consultation to introduce a ban on commercial third party puppy and kitten sales in England,…

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Kennelgate launches new store concept

Pet superstore chain Kennelgate will be launching a new pet food and product store concept, Pets & Friend, in Mansfield…

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Pets at Home to become ‘dementia-friendly’

Pets at Home has partnered with the Alzheimer’s Society to make its stores ‘dementia-friendly’. As many as 13,400 members of…

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British cat owners ‘spend £7.9bn per year’, says Iams research

New research has found that British cat owners spend £7.9bn per year on their pets, with cat ownership in the…

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Trade body warns pet businesses to get ready for new licensing regime

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) said it is “deeply concerned” by the new Animal Activities Licensing (AAL) regime which…

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Men in retail more likely to be scrutinised for appearance at work

Men who work in retail jobs are more likely to be scrutinised for their appearance than women, according to new…

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