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BBC News
10-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Liverpool pet store owner to keep name after Hugo Boss dispute
The owner of a Liverpool pet supplies business has reached an agreement with fashion company Hugo Boss after a trademark row over the store's name. Ben McDonald, from Bootle, said his "whole world caved in" when he received a legal letter from the fashion giant demanding he stop using the word Boss in the name for his online retail business, Boss Pets. He has now reached an agreement with Hugo Boss allowing him to continue using the name, as long as he does not start creating pet clothing or accessories. Hugo Boss has been contacted for comment. Mr McDonald said he had done his "due diligence" before choosing his business name, which he chose to give the store a "bit of a scouse humour kick to it".He told the BBC: "I was getting all these things made for [the business] and I was thinking: is it all going to be going straight in the wheelie bin?" 'Scouse humour' Mr McDonald said he was grateful to have had access to a Liverpool-based intellectual property lawyer Francis McEntagart from MC said without support he would "have been one of those little companies that gets bullied and had to change the name.""So hopefully entrepreneurs and people starting out might take some positivity from this."Mr McEntagart said it was common for small brands to choose not to fight big companies over these kind of disputes. "It happens unfortunately too often, whether they can't get access to a lawyer or they feel it's going to be overly expensive in dealing with it," he told BBC Radio Merseyside. "But if you've spent considerable time and effort and money in building up your brand, even if it's at an early stage, I think it's worth certainly seeking out somebody to just get their advice."He said his client was relieved the ordeal was over. "He's now free to go and carry on with his work and he doesn't have to fear for any sort of knock on the door saying 'you can't use that name'," Mr McEntagart said. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Al Bawaba
08-07-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Union Coop Confirms Summer Readiness
Popular retailer 'Union Coop' has reaffirmed its preparedness for the summer season by offering a wide range of high-quality products tailored to meet the needs of travelers, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the shopping experience and cater to the diverse demands of its customer cooperative stated that it has allocated dedicated display areas within its branches for the most in-demand travel-related products, including luggage bags, chocolates, souvenirs, toys, beauty items, and food products. Additionally, the cooperative is also providing beach, swimming pool, and water sports supplies to meet the demands of consumers who prefer to spend their summer vacation in Dubai and the UAE. Furthermore, the cooperative has launched a special and integrated section for pet food and supplies, which includes a variety of food, grooming tools, toys, and accessories, reflecting the cooperative's commitment to providing a comprehensive and convenient shopping experience for all segments of Coop noted that shopping activity typically peaks toward the end of each month and anticipates a further increase in footfall during the current travel season. The organization emphasized its full readiness to ensure smooth service and avoid any congestion, particularly at checkout counters. The Cooperative highlighted that shoppers' preferences vary based on their travel destinations, which in turn influences the types of products they seek. These preferences are carefully considered when planning promotions and product assortments. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba ( Signal PressWire is the world's largest independent Middle East PR distribution service.
BBC News
24-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Hugo Boss offer compromise to Merseyside pet store in trademark row
The owner of a pet supplies business in a row with fashion company Hugo Boss over its name said the company had offered a McDonald, from Bootle, set up online retail outlet Boss Pets in February, but this month received a letter from the clothes brand demanding he stop using the word Boss, which is widely used in the Merseyside area to suggest something is McDonald's lawyer argued his pet health supplies business was operating in a different sector and there was no likelihood of a letter seen by the BBC, Hugo Boss said it wants Boss Pets to exclude any pet accessories that overlap with the German company's own pet accessory range. The fashion company, which has been contacted for comment, also wants to put limits on the Boss Pets a previous statement a Hugo Boss spokeswoman said the company had a responsibility "to monitor and protect our brand rights globally and address unclear cases where needed". 'Commonly used' Mr McDonald, who has described himself as "just a lad from Bootle", said he had spent "every spare penny" on his new website for his pet-related lawyer, Francis McEntegart of MC Legal, said Hugo Boss has been "very heavy handed" with his client but discussions "were moving in the right direction".He said Boss Pets would adhere to the requests "because we were already doing that"."I just want further confirmation from them that they aren't going to pursue or oppose the trademark," he added.A spokeswoman for Hugo Boss previously said the company was aware the English word boss "is commonly used".She said the firm "only approaches third parties where an overlap with our existing trademark rights occurs, and as a matter of principle we always seek for a dialogue in favour of an amicable solution for both sides". Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
CTV News
24-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Winnipeg Humane Society helping evacuees prepare to return home
The Winnipeg Humane Society is helping make sure there are supplies for evacuees' furry family members. As many wildfire evacuees prepare to head home, the Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) is making sure their furry family members have the supplies they need upon their return. On Monday, the animal shelter held a pet supply pick-up, where evacuees were able to sort through donations and take what their pets need. Free food, bedding, toys, collars and leashes were available at the event, which saw more than 40 families stop by. 'Many people are likely going home this week and knowing that they've travelled down here with their pets, and they've been here about a month, they may not have the supplies they need to go back home,' explained Carly Peters, director of communications with the WHS. 'Sometime homes won't have those supplies stocked. So, we're here to hand out food, toys, leashes, treats, anything they might need to take back home with them.' WHS also offered free vaccinations for pets at its pop-up shelter in St. Norbert. On Monday, the Humane Society announced it will be closing its emergency shelter on Thursday as evacuees return home and reunite with their pets.
