The January 2024 issue is now available online! Packed full of news, features and comments, including:
- A MERRY CHRISTMAS: Stores report good Christmas sales despite challenging environment.
- AWARD SUCCESS: Independent retailer acknowledged by major wholesale group.
- GOING FOR GROWTH: IPN group breaks the £200m sales barrier.
- CHARITY BOOST: A new year’s honour for a charity founder, while other firms show their support.
- DOUBLE CENTURY: Celebrating 200 years of the RSPCA.
- A GREAT START: We visit Pickles Pet Pantry, winner of the PIF New Business of the Year Award.
- 10 QUESTIONS: Claire Hamblion of Supreme Petfoods explains the background to the company’s new dog treats range.
- SHOPPING AROUND: Our mystery shopping team checks out stores in Swindon.
- PET TREATS SPECIAL: Innovation and brand developments from companies targeting the dynamic pet treats sector.
- PRODUCT NEWS: New products and supplier initiatives that have caught our eye this month.
- AQUATICS: A round-up of news from the tropical fish and reptile sectors.
- 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.
