Amazon
Amazon is a dominant force in the UK petcare retail landscape, influencing everything from pricing strategies to customer expectations around convenience and delivery. This tag explores Amazon’s role and impact within the pet industry — from its growing share in pet product sales to the implications for independent retailers, large pet retail chains, and supply chain operators. Pet Gazette’s coverage under this tag includes news on Amazon’s latest initiatives, partnerships, and private label developments, as well as business analysis on how sellers in the pet sector are navigating Amazon Marketplace. We also report on trends in fulfilment, logistics, and consumer behaviour shaped by Amazon’s presence, with insights valuable to manufacturers, distributors, and B2B suppliers seeking to compete or collaborate with the e-commerce giant.
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Jul- 2022 -5 JulyIndustry News
Assisi Pet Care acquires Pet Munchies
Assisi Pet Care Ltd has announced it is continuing its expansion across the sector with the acquisition of established natural treats business Pet Munchies. The move adds to its growing stable of brands that now includes the Hi Life, Hollings, Maced and Dog Way ranges of award-winning premium products. Pet…
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Dec- 2021 -16 DecemberManufacturers
Pets Purest secures new investment partner
Fearless Adventures has invested in Pets Purest, a new pet sector startup, amid the growing trend of pet humanisation and rising pet ownership. The Manchester-based firm will offer six-figure capital investment as well as business support for ecommerce, digital marketing and talent sourcing, and will take a minority stake to…
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1 DecemberFeatures
Online marketplaces: the biggest opportunity to grow as a petcare brand
From veterinary consultations to pet food sales, the petcare sector is going digital. And with the UK buying 3.2 million pets during the pandemic, that’s just going to increase. At the same time, the market is getting ever more saturated and it’s harder than ever to gain clout as a…
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Nov- 2021 -2 NovemberFeatures
Dogs go vegan: The plant-based diet and the pet food industry
It goes without saying that a plant-based diet has become conventional in society. From 2010 to 2020 the vegan population in the UK increased by 350% after it became clear that action needed to be taken against climate change. In fact, pet food manufacturer Percuro mentions that ‘eating a plant-based…
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Apr- 2021 -6 AprilFeatures
Paws for thought – trends that have impacted the pet care industry
Even before the Coronavirus pandemic upended everything, the pet care industry tended to mirror the trends of the human world, influenced by factors such as where we live, what we eat and our attitude towards health and wellness. It’s no surprise then that major shifts in pet care shopping habits…
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Feb- 2021 -11 FebruaryFeatures
A look into the use of hemp oil on pets
For many years now, hemp oil has been used across the world to address a variety of problems, such as skin irritations, aches, pains, anxiety and depression. Its use does not stop there, however. When it comes to pets, they too can also reap the many benefits this oil has…
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3 FebruaryFeatures
Mooch and Gander: A look at the pet industry in 2021
For the many pet owners in the UK, the costs of looking after a pet are extensive, yet owners are still willing to pay for premium services from groomers, veterinary requirements to dietary indulgences. The latest trend for pet owners takes a step away from luxury and moves into the…
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Jan- 2021 -21 JanuaryFeatures
Q&A with Tractive founder Florian Gschwandtner
Anyone who has flirted with the idea of entering the sport-tech market, will remember Adidas group’s £200m acquisition of mobile fitness app Runtastic. The deal, which was completed in 2015, proved that in order for athletic brands to appeal to customers: offering some kind of results tracking tech was essential…
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Nov- 2020 -17 NovemberFeatures
The rise of D2C in pet care – How are brands adjusting to a new marketplace?
As lockdown restrictions have influenced major consumer behaviour changes, especially when it comes to shopping habits, it’s no surprise that brands across a variety of sectors have been tapping into D2C offerings as they present an easier, safer and more reliable option of purchasing. The pet care industry is no…
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Oct- 2020 -7 OctoberManufacturers
Pet Trade Innovations expands RelaxoPet range
Pet Trade Innovation has launched a series of new products for its RelaxoPet range. The line is targeted at consumers who are looking for pet calming products that are inexpensive and accessible. Its new releases include “Relaxies”, which are “specially formulated chews” made with a balance of herbs, vitamins, and…
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