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AWARD
2017
PIF AWARDS OPEN FOR ENTRIES
The 2017 Pet Industry Federation Awards are now open for entries .
New for this year are three categories recognising projects that have been particularly innovative or sustainable , and a ‘ Charity of the Year ’ award which recognises important achievements between the third sector and pet businesses .
It is free to enter your business in the Pet Industry Federation Awards and to be in with a chance of winning you simply need to tell the association , in no more than 500 words , why you think you should win .
Shortlisted companies will be announced , alongside the Lifetime Achievement Award , at the Pet Industry Federation Awards dinner on 28 November at Whittlebury Hall , Towcester , Northamptonshire . The deadline for the receipt of entries is 21 August . Tickets for the forum conference and awards will be available online at www . petfederation . co . uk .
CELEBRITY
CELEBRITY MAKES SHOCK APPEARANCE AT PET SHOP
A Somerset pet shop was shocked when celebrity , Nicholas Cage , entered their store earlier this month .
The movie star , famous for acting in films such as Face / Off ( 1997 ), Con Air ( 1997 ) and National Treasure ( 2004 ), amongst others , made an impromptu visit to Not Just Pets .
Cage posed for a picture with staff who later posted to Facebook to say “ We had a very special customer in the shop today but he was Gone in 60 Seconds .”
Local residents commented on the post with their dismay at just missing the star . Sara Butler-Bartholomew posted : “ Jamie missed him by ten minutes ! I can ’ t believe it I love this man .”
Alicia Emily Mortimer said : “ Gutted to have not met him … an all time fave actor of mine .”
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SHOW
SUPERZOO ANNOUNCES ‘ BETTER TOGETHER ’ THEME
US based SuperZoo has announced this year ’ s theme as ‘ Better Together ’.
The trade event produced by World Pet Association ( WPA ) returns to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas , July 25- 27 , with conference sessions July 24-26 .
WPA president Doug Poindexter feels the ' Better Together ' theme really reflects what is going on in the pet industry .
“ Whether you ’ re a long-time pet professional or are new to the world of animal products and services , SuperZoo brings professionals from all sectors of the industry together to find solutions , share ideas , source new products and make long-lasting connections that will move the industry forward ,” says Poindexter .
“ Better Together really represents the value we at SuperZoo place on uniting to meet the challenges we face , and to grow , learn and support the industry that has
supported us . It speaks to the inclusive nature of the pet industry and an event that welcomes everyone , from independent retailers to groomers to international and mass-market buyers .
“ As an industry , we strive to make the world a better place for pets and their people , too , and when we open the lines of communication all the way from the pet parent back to the manufacturer , I think we as an industry are truly Better Together , and can achieve so much more ,” concludes Doug Poindexter .
www . petgazette . biz July 2017