Retailers and suppliers are relishing the opportunity to meet face-to-face once again at the first springtime PATS show in two years, currently running at Sandown Park, Esher.
Hundreds of new products have been unveiled by more than 130 exhibiting companies and brands at the event.
Retailer Lisa Baptiste of the Perfect Pet Nanny welcomed the opportunity to talk directly to suppliers once again. She said: “It’s a brilliant show. It’s great to have it back and lovely to see all the new products.”
Yogi Kanani, owner of York Pet Supplies, also welcomed the show’s return. “I love this exhibition because it’s vital to my business. It helps me to reconnect with companies and gives me the opportunity to see all the new products and trends. It’s also great to take advantage of all the show offers.”
The first day of the show also got the thumbs-up from exhibitors.
Cheryl Parry, head of marketing at The Barking Bakery, said: “We’ve taken a much larger stand this year and it has paid off big time. The response so far has been incredible.”
Voyager is exhibiting at PATS for the first time and the company picked up a New Product Award for its Hemp Shampoo for Pets. Marketing executive Rachel Meyer said: “We’re really excited to be here and can’t believe we won an award. There has been lots of interest in our range – it has been amazing.”
Another New Product Award winner, Pet Remedy, was also delighted to pick up an accolade for its Natural Calming Puppy Hamper. Sales director Rob Tyler commented: “The interest shown in this award-winning product has been phenomenal. There has been a huge surge in pet ownership over the past two years, so retailers and buyers are welcoming this product. It’s great to have the opportunity to launch it at such a prestigious event as PATS.”
The second and final day of the show runs until 4pm today (March 28). Visitors can still register at www.patshow.co.uk.
