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Reuters
14 hours ago
- Business
- Reuters
Pets At Home trims profit forecast on soft demand, shares slide
July 31 (Reuters) - British retailer Pets At Home (PETSP.L), opens new tab cut its annual profit forecast on Thursday as pet owners reduce spending on accessories and toys for their companions amid pressures on household finances. Shares of the company, which also offers grooming and veterinary services, fell as much as 8%, and were down 4.9% at 232 pence at 1305 GMT. Demand for pets has fallen in Britain after a pandemic-era surge, and owners are spending less on treats as economic uncertainty and sticky inflation pressure their budgets. The company forecast underlying pre-tax profit of between 110 million pounds and 120 million pounds ($146 million-$159 million) for the year ending March 2026, down from its prior estimate of between 115 million and 125 million pounds. Pets At Home said retail market growth was slower than it had expected in the first quarter of its financial year, and reaching the top end of its annual forecast would require an uptick. British firms are struggling with rising labour costs, driven by higher social security contributions and minimum wage increases, fuelling concerns over potential price hikes and job cuts. Analysts at Jefferies called Pets At Home's profit downgrade "disappointing", but noted encouraging signs such as improving trading trends, impressive growth from the veterinary division and smaller market share losses. Like-for-like revenue growth in the company's Vet unit rose 7.8% in the 16 weeks to July 17. ($1 = 0.7532 pounds)
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
80 veterinary graduates face uncertain future as degrees unrecognised in Bathinda
Bathinda: The careers of 80 Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) graduates from the College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul, Bathinda, hang in the balance after the Punjab State Veterinary Council (PSVC) cancelled their registrations. The measure was taken a month ago after it emerged that the govt-run college, though affiliated with Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (Gadvasu), lacks recognition from the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) and is not listed in Schedule-I of the Indian Veterinary Council (IVC) Act. The affected graduates, who completed their five-year BVSc course in March 2025, were shocked to receive a PSVC notice on June 28, declaring their registrations "cancelled with immediate effect". They were further instructed to surrender their certificates by July 3, under threat of legal action. On Monday, the graduates staged a protest, demanding immediate action from authorities to validate their degrees and safeguard their professional prospects. "We paid a huge fee for five years, only to be told our college isn't recognised," said a graduate. University and college officials met with the graduates and their parents, assuring them that efforts are under way to resolve the matter with higher authorities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Following these assurances, the students agreed to defer their protest until Friday, with a warning that if justice was not served, demonstrations would resume next Monday. Dr Digvijay Singh, dean, College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul, said that Gadvasu authorities are in continuous dialogue with the Union ministry of fisheries, animal husbandry, and dairying. The objective, he stated, is to secure recognition for the college and its inclusion in Schedule-I of the IVC Act. According to Dr. Singh, a VCI team inspected the college in Feb and subsequently recommended recognition to the Union ministry. While the ministry raised certain queries, the university has since provided the necessary clarifications.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
KARL STORZ Unifies Canada, US, and Veterinary Organizations to Form North America Region Led by Sonal Matai
New organizational structure will drive commercial growth, innovation, and overall business performance. EL SEGUNDO, Calif., July 01, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KARL STORZ, a family-owned medical technology company headquartered in Tuttlingen, Germany, today announced the creation of a North America region that unifies its US, Canada, and Veterinary businesses under the leadership of Sonal Matai. Matai joined KARL STORZ in 2022 and was appointed to lead KARL STORZ United States in early 2024. As President of North America, Matai will now oversee key functions such as commercial operations, research and development, and manufacturing under a unified leadership structure for the region. The formation of KARL STORZ North America reflects the company's commitment to enhancing operational efficiency, service, and value to its customers across a broader geographic footprint. "After 80 years, KARL STORZ's mission remains the same – to improve patient lives," said Matai, President of KARL STORZ North America. "The decision to unify our businesses across North America underscores our commitment to our customers and their evolving needs in patient care. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage exceptional talent from both countries, which will only strengthen our ability to bring solutions to market with greater speed and agility." Effective today, KARL STORZ North America encompasses six locations in the US and a Canadian and Veterinary hub in Mississauga, Ontario, a region recognized for its booming medical technology sector. Changes to the organizational structure will cause no anticipated disruption to services, product availability, or customer support. About KARL STORZ KARL STORZ is an innovative leader in endoscopic technology and surgical imaging solutions across virtually all surgical specialties. Its integrated OR solutions, including advancements in digital surgery, enhance collaboration to improve clinical efficiency and outcomes inside the hospital and across other sites of care. With subsidiaries around the world, KARL STORZ is a family-owned company based in Germany that designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets all its products with an emphasis on visionary design, precision craftsmanship, and clinical effectiveness. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Susan ManciaMobile: 562-841-1515E-mail: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
KARL STORZ Unifies Canada, US, and Veterinary Organizations to Form North America Region Led by Sonal Matai
New organizational structure will drive commercial growth, innovation, and overall business performance. EL SEGUNDO, Calif., July 01, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KARL STORZ, a family-owned medical technology company headquartered in Tuttlingen, Germany, today announced the creation of a North America region that unifies its US, Canada, and Veterinary businesses under the leadership of Sonal Matai. Matai joined KARL STORZ in 2022 and was appointed to lead KARL STORZ United States in early 2024. As President of North America, Matai will now oversee key functions such as commercial operations, research and development, and manufacturing under a unified leadership structure for the region. The formation of KARL STORZ North America reflects the company's commitment to enhancing operational efficiency, service, and value to its customers across a broader geographic footprint. "After 80 years, KARL STORZ's mission remains the same – to improve patient lives," said Matai, President of KARL STORZ North America. "The decision to unify our businesses across North America underscores our commitment to our customers and their evolving needs in patient care. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage exceptional talent from both countries, which will only strengthen our ability to bring solutions to market with greater speed and agility." Effective today, KARL STORZ North America encompasses six locations in the US and a Canadian and Veterinary hub in Mississauga, Ontario, a region recognized for its booming medical technology sector. Changes to the organizational structure will cause no anticipated disruption to services, product availability, or customer support. About KARL STORZ KARL STORZ is an innovative leader in endoscopic technology and surgical imaging solutions across virtually all surgical specialties. Its integrated OR solutions, including advancements in digital surgery, enhance collaboration to improve clinical efficiency and outcomes inside the hospital and across other sites of care. With subsidiaries around the world, KARL STORZ is a family-owned company based in Germany that designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets all its products with an emphasis on visionary design, precision craftsmanship, and clinical effectiveness. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Susan ManciaMobile: 562-841-1515E-mail: Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
A&M gets new Dean of Veterinary Medicine and Biomed Science
College Station, Tx (FOX 44) – Texas A&M University has appointed Dr. Bonnie R. Rush as the next dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Rush comes from a position as the Hodes Family Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University, where she has served for over thirty years, She begins her new job at A&M August 1. 'Dr. Rush brings to Texas A&M an extraordinary record of academic leadership, clinical insight and institutional vision,' said Dr. Alan Sams, executive vice president and provost. 'Her commitment to innovation, wellness and student success aligns perfectly with the mission of the university and the VMBS. I'm confident she will elevate the impact of our veterinary programs across Texas and beyond.' Rush joined Kansas State's faculty in 1993 as an associate professor of equine internal medicine and rose through the ranks to department head, then hospital director and, in 2017, to dean. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Large Animal) and an internationally respected voice in veterinary internal medicine, medical education and student well-being. During her tenure as dean, she led the creation of multiple Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) certificate programs and expanded clinical outreach through high-impact shelter medicine and community rotations. She also launched a donor-funded student wellness program — now a national model for veterinary schools — and oversaw major faculty and staff development initiatives, as well as the renovation of teaching and hospital facilities. Her leadership helped secure federal funding from the National Institutes of Health to support a new biomedical research facility on the Kansas State campus. Rush currently serves as president of the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges, a role that gives her a national platform to address the future of veterinary education and workforce development. Rush currently serves as president of the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges, a role that gives her a national platform to address the future of veterinary education and workforce development.'I'm deeply honored to join Texas A&M and lead a college with such a distinguished legacy in veterinary medicine, biomedical sciences and One Health research,' Rush said. 'The faculty, staff and students at VMBS are at the forefront of the profession, and I'm excited to partner with them to advance education, research and service in ways that truly matter to animals, people and communities.' Rush earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, summa cum laude, and a Master of Science in Veterinary Clinical Sciences from The Ohio State University. Her scholarship has focused on respiratory disease in horses, as well as evidence-based approaches to clinical teaching. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
