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.

Dec- 2016 -

6 December

Awards

Cotswold RAW is finalist at 2016 Growing Business Awards

Cotswold RAW came close to winning a gong at the Prestigious Growing Business awards on November 30, 2016. To get so close to CBI/Amazon sponsored winner’s enclosure was no mean feat, especially when taking on (among others) Rick Stein’s favourite organic broth, Northern Ireland’s most magnificent mash and the last…
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1 December

Current Affairs

Dog-sitters named Micro Business of the Year

A dog-sitting business was named Micro Business of the Year at the Amazon Growing Business Awards. Barking Mad was established in 2000 as an alternative to kennels. The service arranges holidays for dogs when their owners need to go away. Speaking after picking up the award, Lee Dancy, managing director, said:…
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Sep- 2016 -

21 September

Events

British companies can get cash for exhibiting at Global Pet Expo

The PetQuip association has secured cash grants for British companies at Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida in March 2017. The trade organisation has announced that eligible British exhibitors will receive an attractive package. Grants are subject to the terms and conditions of the Department for International Trade (DIT) Tradeshow Access Programme…
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Aug- 2016 -

9 August

Latest News

Knutsford garden centre closes its doors

A Knutsford garden centre is due to close following a “lack of sales”and too many people “supporting google and ebay”. All-in-one, a family-run business, closed its doors after a drop in footfall caused financially problems. Jason Stafford, chairman of All-In-One told the Knutsford Guardian: “It didn’t make any money”. “A…
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Jul- 2016 -

13 July

Current Affairs

New online directory for bricks and mortar pet stores

PetProducts.com is a new global directory for pet products, stores and services. The recently launched multi-platform service helps connect pet owners with pet professionals in their own communities. PetProducts.com aims to turn online experiences into offline purchases. It hopes to lead web users to brick and mortar pet stores and maintain the sense of trust and personalised…
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Jun- 2016 -

15 June

Current Affairs

PIF launches new energy benefit for its members

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has today added another feature to its growing portfolio of business benefits for members PIF has teamed up with energy broker, Business Juice, to bring PIF member businesses the best prices for their gas and electricity rates. PIF members who sign up with Business Juice will…
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2 June

Current Affairs

Pooch & Mutt shortlisted for award

Pet health company Pooch & Mutt has been shortlisted for the ‘Start-Up of the Year’ award, which recognises businesses that have demonstrated fast growth in the last 12 months. Pooch & Mutt has chosen to sell its range of 75 percent meat treats through a number of large chains. The products are stocked…
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May- 2016 -

16 May

Current Affairs

Peewee the parrot and Kirk Rothwell film Bucktons’ bird care guides

New Bucktons brand manager Kirk Rothwell has teamed up with Peewee the Red Lored Amazon parrot and Matt Brash, celebrity wildlife and zoo vet, to film pet bird care guides. The care guide videos aim to provide support and advice for pet owners in caring for their birds and will cover the topics of…
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Feb- 2016 -

22 February

Industry News

Lily’s Kitchen relaunches dry dog food range

In March 2016, British pet food brand, Lily’s Kitchen, will re-launch its popular dry dog food range. The products will feature updated packaging and new recipes with a host of extra health benefits. The ‘With Goodness Comes Greatness’ campaign launches at trade show PATS Sandown and is designed to educate consumers on everyday…
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Sep- 2015 -

4 September

Products

Pet Professionals, trading as Dog Rocks, launches two new products

Pet Professionals Ltd, trading as Dog Rocks, is delighted to add two new product lines to its portfolio of pet products. Pet Professionals will be importing and distributing Pet Remedy into the north American market and the Torus Bowl into the UK and European markets. Torus is a durable and…
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