The February 2024 issue is now available online! Packed full of news, features and comments, including:
- NEARING THE CENTURY: Jollyes on track for its 100th store and beyond.
- SLOWING MARKET: Pets at Home reports a market slowdown as sales fall below expectations.
- LOOKING GOOD: Experts at this Autumn’s PATS show to discuss integrating grooming with retail.
- PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR: Butcher’s and Whiskas named as top brands in shopper survey.
- QUALITY OVER COST: New research shows that shoppers are sticking with preferred pet brands despite inflation.
- INDEPENDENT THINKING: Independent retailer Sid & Lola is growing steadily based on expert advice and determination in equal measure.
- SHOPPING AROUND: Our mystery shopping team checks out stores in Kidderminster.
- RAW AND COLD-PRESSED SPECIAL: Innovation and brand developments from manufacturers marketing natural foods and convenient alternatives.
- SUSTAINABILITY SPECIAL: From field to dogbowl, suppliers of all types and sizes are looking to lessen their negative impact on the environment and plan for the future.
- AQUATICS: A round-up of news from the aquatic sector.
- PRODUCT NEWS: New products and supplier initiatives that have caught our eye this month.
- WEIRD & WONDERFUL: A selection of unusual and off-the-wall stories from the animal kingdom.
- BEHIND THE COUNTER: More tales of the day-to-day life of an independent retailer.
