Retailers

Aug- 2023 -

3 August

Pets at Home revenues jump 7.9% to £436m

Pets at Home has announced that its group revenue rose 7.9% to £436.8m for the 16 weeks ended 20 July 2023. The company’s consumer revenues rose 10.2% to £568.2m supported by both volume and value growth. Its vet group revenue was up 16.3%, with a like-for-like increase of 16.6%, increasingly…

2 August

Jollyes to open new store in Merthyr Tydfil

Jollyes has announced that it will be opening its newest store in Merthyr Tydfil on Saturday 12 August. The store, Jollyes 93rd in the UK and fourth in Wales, will be a flagship location for the pet retailer. It will be one of the first in the UK to get…

1 August

Pet Hamper opens first in-person store in Preston

Pet Hamper, the luxury pet retailer, has opened its first in-person store in Clifton Fields, Preston, following the success of its online business. Pet Hamper is run by Emily Benson and Mark Jackson, who first launched the business during the pandemic after the pair found themselves unable to find a…

Jul- 2023 -

25 July

Edgard and Cooper launches in Whole Foods across London

Edgard and Cooper, an ethical pet food brand of kibble, food and treats for UK pets, has launched in Whole Foods markets across London. Customers can find crunchy kibbles, silky paté and cat food selections for kittens, adults, and seniors. For dogs, Whole Foods is offering Edgard and Cooper’s wet…

18 July

Bristol pet care centre unveils new brand and expansion

A pet care centre and veterinary practice in Bristol has been unveiled as one of the first Pets at Home locations in the UK to receive an extensive refurbishment following the launch of the brand’s new identity. The new-look pet care centre on Emersons Green Retail Park marked the refresh…

17 July

Jollyes to open new Swindon location

Jollyes has announced that it is opening its new Swindon store on 28 July, its 91st UK store. The store will be one of the first in the UK to get both a new-look Community Pet Clinic and ‘Jolly Groomer’. These are both part of a £1m investment over the…

13 July

Jollyes launches summer products amid new Frozzys partnership

Pet retailer Jollyes has announced the launch of its new summer products alongside a new partnership with Frozzys. The new products from the company include water sprinklers, cooling mats, toys, bandanas, Hawaiian shirts and vests for dogs. The retailer has also launched a Pet Sun Protection Balm to help stop…

12 July

Pooch and Mutt completes sale to Vafo Group

UK pet food company Pooch and Mutt has been acquired by the Vafo Group in a multi-million-pound deal. Vafo is Pooch and Mutt’s long-term production partner. It is a €400m+ (£341.7m) company, with eight factories in The Czech Republic, Finland, Estonia and beyond. It is also the owner of multiple…

11 July

Pets at Home to become first UK company to stock Bark products

Pets at Home has announced that it will become the first retailer in the UK to agree a deal to stock products from American company Bark. Bark is a toy brand for dogs that has become popular among pet owners in the US and is recognised for its innovative designs…

11 July

ALF appoints new sales director

Aquatic distributor ALF has announced the promotion of Ian Blinco to the role of sales director. Blinco has been working in the aquatic industry for over 30 years and is recognised for time and again proving his competency in sales. Blinco started in the industry at the age of 16…