Pets at Glee New Product Showcase 2019 winners are revealed     

Nine ground-breaking new pet products have been confirmed as the winners of the inaugural Pets at Glee New Product Showcase 2019, at a special award presentation organised and run by Garden Trade News.

Selected from over 360 entries – a record breaking number of entries - showcased at Glee (10th – 12th September, NEC Birmingham), the winning products were chosen by an expert panel of judges.

Entries were submitted into nine key pet retail categories, comprising:

• Best Pet Clothing Products
• Best Pet Toys & Entertainment
• Best Pet Accessories
• Best Pet Bedding & Travel
• Best Pet Food & Treats
• Best Pet Health, Grooming & Cleaning
• Best Pet Technology
• Best Eco Initiative Pet Products
• Best Overall Pets @ Glee

The 2019 judges – Ian Hodgson – Garden News, Andy Bunker – Altons Garden Centre, Mel Livingstone – Fron Goch Garden Centre, Jane Lawler – Marketing Consultant and GCA Inspector, Tom Grinnall – Head of Home, Blue Diamond, Josh Winter – Planters Tamworth, Colin Weatherly-Mein - GIMA/Greenfingers, Roger Crookes – Pughs Garden Centres and Ex-GCA inspector, Caroline Linger – Crocus and Emma Kelly – Bents - considered each entry on a challenging range of criteria, including innovation, design, quality, environmental credentials, pricing and retail potential – resulting in some hot debates and close runners-up in a number of categories. A shortlist was then decided for each category, with the shortlisted suppliers then invited to join the judges in the ‘Pitching Den’.

Winners’ round-up

Best Pet Clothing Products

Winner: The House of Paws – Santa Knitted Snood

Best Pet Toys & Entertainment

Winner: Trixie – Dog Activity Flower Tower

Best Pet Accessories

Winner: Dickie Bag – Neoskin Treat Bag

Best Pet Bedding & Travel

Winner: Scruffs – Santa Paws Box Bed & Gift Set

Best Pet Food & Treats

Winner: Henry Bell – Dog Gone Fishing

Best Pet Health, grooming & Cleaning

Winner: Trixie – Cat Litter Tray Sieve Mat

Best Pet Technology

Winner: 101 & Co – Automatic Pet Feeder

Best Eco Initiative Pet Products

Winner: Danish Designs – FatFace Marching Dog’s Deluxe Slumber Bed

An additional award was always awarded to the ‘best in show’ selected from all the entries received.

Best Overall New Product at Pet at Glee 2019

Winner: Dickie Bag – Neoskin Treat Bag

Shortlisted: Dickie Bag, Scruffs, Henry Bell, Trixie and George Barclay

Matthew Mein, Glee Event Director confirmed: “I’d like to extend my sincerest congratulations to all those that scooped one of the inaugural Pets at Glee New Product Showcase awards. Pet is a huge part of Glee’s offering so being able to celebrate the value and innovation of this thriving sector has been a truly enjoyable experience. Thanks also to our judges for their time and invaluable input – it is greatly appreciated.”

Join PAWExpo in 2020

PAWExpo – a new high-end pet focused exhibition – will launch in September 2020, supported by the team behind the annual Glee trade event. A special ‘first look’ at what is to come will be unveiled at the official PAWExpo reveal party on Wednesday 11th September at the Pets Café area, in Hall 19.

PAWExpo – Pet & Animal Wellbeing Expo – will offer a fresh look at pet product and accessories. Pet care, wellbeing, premier and luxury products will take centre stage, showcasing brands that cover everything from food and health, to accessories, technology and retail solutions.

More details about PAWExpo 2020 will be announced soon.  To find out the latest news log onto www.gleebirmingham.com.  For details on exhibiting at Glee, call +44 (0)203 3545 9752.