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Pooch pampering a boon for Pets at Home

Consumer's emotional bond with canine friends is helping specialist pet retailer

Pets at Home (PETS) has added an extra 50 grooming salons over the past financial year as pet owners seek to have their animals treated to a bath or have their nails clipped.

The dog food seller-to-vet practices group won’t stop at 290 sites; it plans to open another 40 to 50 grooming salons by April 2018.

This part of its business was a key driver behind the 44.5% services revenue surge to £117.5m in the past year.

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01 Jun 2017

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