Covid-19

How pet retailers and brands can learn and adapt after Covid-19

Monitor consumer behaviour and adapt accordingly It’s more important than ever to closely monitor consumer behaviour. As expected, there has…

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UK GDP slumps over 20% in April as full impact of Covid-19 is felt

GDP slumped by 20.4% in April 2020, following a fall of 5.8% in March, according to the latest figures from…

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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 reports rise in cats in care amid Covid-19 lockdown

Animal charity RSPCA has reported it has taken 324 cats into its care, more than any other pet, and fears…

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Top tips for separation anxiety when Covid-19 lockdown ends

With the UK in lockdown, some pets will be enjoying the extra company at home. However, as lockdown restrictions start…

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The PharmPet Co launches amid Covid-19 lockdown

Online veterinary pharmacy The PharmPet Co has launched to customers across the UK this month, amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The…

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PIF launches online Covid-19 course for businesses

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has launched an online Covid-19 course for businesses in order to provide information and guidance…

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Government pledges support to Covid-19 detection dogs trial

The government has pledged a specialist team of researchers over £500,000 to support research into whether bio-detection dogs could be…

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Covid-19 diary: A month of madness at Charley Chau

You know things are serious when headline sponsors instruct their staff not to attend the world’s biggest dog show. It’s…

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IRC launches ‘We are open’ scheme amid Covid-19 crisis

The Independent Retailers Confederation (IRC), a group of trade organisations representing different independent retail sectors across the UK, has launched…

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