Retailers
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Jul- 2018 -4 July
BRC calls for two-year freeze on business rates
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has asked the government to consider freezing business rates for two years to ease the…
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Jun- 2018 -29 June
Record use of next-day services for online orders in May
The use of next-day and specified-day services for online orders hit record levels in May, accounting for 37 percent of…
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25 June
Aldi-sold Foobler pet toy under fire after dog injured
A dog’s jaw became stuck in a £13.99 Aldi toy, leading to a £350 vet bill for its owner in…
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25 June
46-year-old independent pet shop closes blaming gentrification
A 46-year-old local pet shop in Forest Gate is to close blaming gentrification of the area for its demise. Smallholders…
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22 June
Independent pet shop wins ‘Retailer of the Year’
Independent pet shop, Pets Pantry has won the title of ‘Warrington Retailer of the Year 2018’. The 38-year-old pet shop…
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21 June
UK’s indies outperform global retailers with 20 percent growth
Sales volumes for Britain’s independent retailers in the past 12 months were 20 percent higher than the global average, according…
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20 June
Slow-feeding ‘Lickimat’ launched for pet separation anxiety
An Australian couple have invented a new feeding mat product to help reduce pet separation anxiety by distracting with treats.…
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20 June
Independent retailers feeling ‘optimistic’ about high street future
More than half of the nation’s independent high street retailers are optimistic about the future of their local high street…
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20 June
Wales mulls pet shop puppy ban
Wales is considering a ban the sale of puppies in pet stores and through third parties. The plans would make…
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19 June
Pets at Home shares to drop, say analysts
A market analyst has predicted shares in Pets at Home will drop by 2.7% down to 120p by the end…
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