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Birmingham Dogs Home is hosting its first ever Mini Country Music Festival tomorrow (August 22) to raise funds for its ongoing support abandoned dogs in the West Midlands. The Mini Country Music Festival, which is being held at Birmingham Dogs Home’s centre in Solihull, will feature country music artists including Kassidy Kiernan, Two Ways Home, [...] The post Birmingham Dogs Home stages…
Pets Choice has announced it will take-over the goodwill and pond food branding from Pettex Aquatic Ltd, following the closure of the latter business. With effect from October 1, 2026, the Pettex Aquatic range will become part of the Pets Choice family, joining a portfolio of brands that includes Webbox, Bob Martin, Felight, TastyBone, Vet’s [...] The post Pets Choice to take over Pettex Aqautic…
Pet Business World is sad announce the passing of Ken Burgess, former independent retailer and board member of the Pet Care Trust. Ken passed away peacefully at home on August 3. Until recently, he owned the award-winning Burgess Boys Pet Care Centre in New Addington, Croydon, and was a former chair of the Central Parade [...] The post Former retailer Ken Burgess passes away appeared first on Pet…
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) is inviting UK pet businesses to join a supported industry delegation to the China International Pet Show (CIPS), taking place in Guangzhou on November 12-15. The delegation is designed for brands interested in entering or understanding the Chinese pet market, as well as retailers, buyers and distributors looking to source [...] The post PIF to host pet trade…
Fresh pet food supplier Years has recalled all of its fresh meals (excluding the Chef’s Collection range) over fears that contaminated buckwheat may be causing eye irritation in dogs. As of 9pm yesterday (August 18), 192 customers have reported potential, although as yet unverified, eye issues to the company, with symptoms including excessive blinking or [...] The post Years recalls fresh meals…
Retailer Pets at Home has launched its long-awaited insurance product, initially on the Compare the Market platform. Pets Insurance is designed to offer “simple, easy to understand cover, removing the complexity owners may face when selecting the right insurance for their pet”, says the retailer. The brand has launched initially on Compare the Market before becoming available via the Pets at Home…
Bern Pet Foods has launched three new Acana dog food recipes in the UK and Ireland. The additions are two new Adult Dog varieties – Red Meat and Coldwater Fish – and a Beef with Pumpkin recipe within the Singles range for a limited ingredient diet. Acana Adult Red Meat includes 60% animal ingredients, including raw [...] The post New Acana recipes available to UK stockists appeared first on Pet…
Paramount Retail Group has completed the sale of pet trade distributor Vital Pet Group (VPG) to SPL Group. Following completion, VPG will operate independently of Paramount Retail Group, under its new ownership at SPL, led by Tom Wang and joint managing director Richard Long, who will be responsible for the future strategy, investment and operation [...] The post Vital Pet Group sold to new owners…
The August 2026 issue is now available online! Packed full of news, features and comments, including: CLOSED SHOP: Government committee recommends restricting sale of flea and tick medication on environmental grounds. AUTOMATIC RESPONSE: Pet store offers robot dogs for sale. LOOKING GOOD: PATS 2026 creates new grooming sessions for retailers and a new showcase for [...] The post PBW News – August…
Henry Bell has created a new in-store merchandising solution for feeds and feeding equipment designed to encourage smaller birds into the garden while deterring squirrels and larger birds such as crows, pigeons and jackdaws. The new display units, which feature smart POS and a choice of feed and non-feeding options, also include the brand’s new [...] The post Henry Bell launches small bird feeding…
The Animal Instincts toy range has been expanded with new collection of marine-themed items, exclusively available through Pedigree Wholesale. The Animal Instincts Sustainables: Sea Life collection features a selection of designs inspired by ocean creatures, with all toys in the range made from recycled bottles. To celebrate the launch, every independent pet retailer purchasing from [...] The post…
