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Pets at Home claims retail has “momentum” despite sales dip

David Rees — Wed, 27 May 2026 08:27:03 +0000

Retail sales have dipped at the Pets at Home Group, but the company maintains that its turnaround plan is on track in its latest results announcement. Preliminary results for the 52-week period ended March 26, 2026, show retail sales values down 1% at £1.29bn. The company maintains that its new strategy, which included reducing prices [...]

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Zoomark show to feature new end-of-life zone

David Rees — Wed, 27 May 2026 08:25:26 +0000

Next year’s Zoomark trade show will feature a new area dedicated to pet bereavement and after care services. The new Beyond zone will focus on goods and services to support pets and owners through end-of-life care and memorial arrangements. As well as trade stands from suppliers operating in this sector, the zone will also feature [...]

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Benelux chain listing for dental wand product

David Rees — Wed, 27 May 2026 08:24:09 +0000

Innovative cat-friendly toothbrush Dental Wand is now available in every Pets Place Boerenbond Retail store across the Netherlands and Belgium. The pet store chain has agreed to stock both the Dental Wand Starter Kit and Dental Wand Attachments, marking an important step in the retail expansion of supplier Inventor Smart Care. The Dutch-facing message, “Houd [...]

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Burgess Pet Care strengthens brand team

David Rees — Tue, 26 May 2026 11:37:22 +0000

Burgess Pet Care has announced two new appointments to support brand development across its portfolio. Phoebe Painter has joined the business as junior brand manager to lead the next phase of brand development for Burgess Sensitive, Burgess Supadog and Burgess Cat. Her Previous experience in is in FMCG and brand strategy, joining Burgess Pet Care [...]

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Former RSPCA chief vet launches ‘second opinion’ consultancy

David Rees — Tue, 26 May 2026 11:34:27 +0000

The former chief veterinary officer of the RSPCA has launched a new consultancy for pet owners who are having doubts about the advice given by their local vet practice. Dr Caroline Allen has launched Pet Lighthouse, an independent ‘second opinion’ consultancy that is designed to beyond the clinical diagnosis and to “put animal welfare and [...]

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PATS 2026 open for registration

David Rees — Fri, 22 May 2026 10:56:58 +0000

Pet retailers, distributors and garden centres are being urged to secure their place at PATS 2026, with free registration for qualifying trade visitors now officially open. Returning to the NEC Birmingham on September 27-29 September 2026, this year’s exhibition includes a number of new features including a Hosted Buyer Programme, Drop-in Clinic, International Pavilion and [...]

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The Animal People expands into US market

David Rees — Fri, 22 May 2026 10:54:49 +0000

Specialist recruitment business The Animal People Recruitment Company has officially expanded into the United States market following several years of international growth. Founded by Chris Whatling and Sarah Grace, the company focuses exclusively on the pet, animal health and veterinary sectors. The move into the US market follows a period of organic relationship-building across the [...]

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Glowcroft joins Pet Industry Federation

David Rees — Fri, 22 May 2026 10:53:46 +0000

Contract packing and packaging design company Glowcroft has joined the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) as its newest Associate Member. Glowcroft managing director Jayne Tarrant said: “We’re delighted to join the Pet Industry Federation as an Associate Member. At Glowcroft, we’re passionate about supporting pet food brands with flexible, high-quality contract packing and design solutions that [...]

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The Petfellas signs up bakery treats brand Bosco & Roxy’s

David Rees — Thu, 21 May 2026 08:36:56 +0000

Distributor The Petfellas has announced a new partnership with premium dog treats and cookies brand Bosco & Roxy’s. The Canadian firm has built up a strong international following for its range of handcrafted, bakery-style dog treats made using human-grade ingredients. The brand exhibited at the PATS exhibition last year and the new partnership will see [...]

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Interzoo stories: Family firm sets sights on next generation of pet owners

David Rees — Thu, 21 May 2026 08:34:56 +0000

German family-owned pet food company Mera used the platform of the Interzoo show to relaunch its core pet food products and introduce new lines designed to appeal to a new generation of pet owners. The company’s core Mera brand has been given a visual transformation with new, youthful pack designs intended to appeal directly to [...]

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