Forall things pets, come along to PATS

Over two action-packed days in March, PATS Sandown is the place for garden centreand pet retailers to see ahost of new exhibitors as well as the industry’s big-name brands.

Morethan 150 companies and brands will be announcing their plans for the year ahead and showing off newand exciting products at PATS Sandown in Surrey this month. Theline-up,atthe UK’s spring pet industryexhibition, welcomes newcompanies including Biopharma Group,PetFocus, Wyld Cuband ProTraining and established names such as Bucktons & Peckish, Pero Foodsand Little BigPaw

Previously more than200 newproducts have beenexhibited and introduced andthe signs are good forthistocontinue in 2023.“Visitors to the show canbeassured theywillsee andspeaktothe leadingnames in theindustry, and early indications point towards lotsofnew products beinglaunchedat the show,”saidorganiser Gordon Thomas.

To makethe visitor experienceevenmore enjoyable and rewarding,both the Surrey and Esher Halls havetheir ownentrances and registration points. Entry, parking and the showcatalogue arefree.

To reflect the increasing numberof pet retailersintroducing grooming salons into theirstores, PATS Sandown hasarranged a programmeofseminarsand demonstrations to provide valuable insights intothis side of the business.

On both daysofthe show, expertgroomers willbegivingfree-to-attend demonstrationsofspecialist grooming techniques and business advice. Therewill also be information on toolsand productsfor the everyday groomer,plus tips and trickstoincrease salonrevenue.

• Emma Darlington and Rachel Downes. 26 March 10:30am-2:30pm.

• KaraBoydand LauraCook. 27 March 10:30am-2:30pm

The NewProductShowcase makesiteasy to find thelatestand most exciting products for thepet trade one place. Allproducts newtothe market can be found on one extensivedisplay in the Surrey Hall’sMadriLounge. Each one is accompaniedbyan information card,giving detailssuch as suggested retailpriceand where to findthe supplier.

On themorning of the firstday,entries will be judged by apanelofretailers for theNew Product Awards.Awardswill be presented at lunchtime to allow winning products the chancetobehighlighted throughoutthe rest of the event

Entries will be displayed under the following awardcategories

• Cat Food and Products

• DogFoodProducts

• DogTreat Products

• DogAccessories and Toys

• DogHarnesses,Leadsand

Dog Wear

• Small Animal andBirdProducts

• PetCareProducts

• Grooming Products

• BusinessServices