The UK’s leading animal welfare charity, the RSPCA, is the latest addition to this year’s Pets at Glee seminar programme.
Dr. Jane Tyson, Scientific Officer, will take to the stage on Monday 10th September at 12:45pm, within the newly enhanced Pets at Glee sector of the show,which will offer garden retailers the latest pet products, trends and advice to stay ahead and capitalise in this ever-increasing market.
With almost 50% of the UK now owning a pet and this number set to increase, the public want reassurance from the retailers from which they buy from thatthe animals have been well cared for. Jane’s talk will focus on how stores have a legal responsibility under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 to care for animals properly, as well as covering five key welfare needs and how these can be provided for and met within the pet store environment.
The RSPCA rescue, rehabilitate and rehome thousands of animals each year and will also be exhibiting at the show on in Hall 19, stand R12. As well as explaining the vital work the charity does, staff will be on hand to talk garden retailers through their pet healthcare range, designed by the RSPCA’s very own experts, including products such as RSPCA FLEAaway Spot On, RSPCA Complete Food Range and RSPCA’s pet shampoos.
In addition to the RSPCA, visitors will be treated to a rich content driven seminar programme in the new Pets at Glee area, focussing on the latest trends in the industry. Sessions will include how retailers can tap into the pet market and drive footfall, promoting a pet offering through digital marketing, as well as practical tips on how to deliver the pet category with true credibility in store.
The perfect place to source 2019 ranges, Pets at Glee will be home to some of the biggest brands shaping the pet category today. Look out for companies such as Scruffs, Petface, Royal Canin, Unipet, GA Pet Foods, RSPCA, The Barking Bakery, Pawtato Dog Chews, Tweedmill Textiles, The First Class Pet Company, Mud Daddy, Jacobi Jayne & Company and Lintbells. Little Big Paw, iKaboodle / Brand EasyPets, and Sureair.
Matthew Mein, Event Director at Glee said: “We are delighted to welcome the RSPCA to the seminar stage. With 70% of garden centres currently benefitting from a dedicated pet care section, Jane’s talk is one not to be missed to ensure animal welfare is always made a top priority in-store.”
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Glee is the UK’s leading garden retail show, focussing on building year-round profits for buyers and suppliers within the core gardening and outdoor leisure product categories. To keep up-to-date on the latest Glee news visit www.gleebirmingham.com. To enquire about exhibiting at Glee 2018 call 020 3033 2160.
