Asda
This coverage focuses on Asda and its role in the UK petcare retail sector, from supermarket pet product ranges to partnerships with suppliers and distributors. Pet Gazette reports on Asda’s product launches, pricing strategies, category expansions, and in-store initiatives, as well as its impact on market competition and consumer buying habits. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights into Asda’s positioning, supply chain considerations, and opportunities for engagement within the grocery retail channel.
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Aug- 2022 -23 AugustVeterinary
Purely Pets customers to get 24/7 access to digital vet care with Joii
Markerstudy Broking has expanded its relationship with Vet-AI via a new partnership with Purely Pets, meaning Purely Pets insurance holders are now able to benefit from access to Joii Pet Care’s video consultations, opening up its digital vet care to thousands more pet owners. The collaboration means the pet insurance…
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Jul- 2022 -15 JulyIndustry News
Retailers welcome ‘record’ credit surge in Q1
The retail store and online credit sector welcomed its “faster ever” start to the year, as new business volumes reached £2.1bn in the opening quarter, according to the Finance and Leasing Association. This marks the highest ever level of borrowing for Q1 with an increase of 12% compared to the…
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13 JulyFeatures
The changing nature of pet ownership
The pet industry has transformed in the last decade and trends like premiumisation and anthropomorphism show no sign of slowing down. The pandemic saw 3.2 million animals purchased during lockdown alone, and much to The Pope’s frustration, more young people are choosing to parent pets, rather than children. But have…
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May- 2022 -4 MayIndustry News
Wagg launches new treat range
Yorkshire-based pet food brand Wagg, part of Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN), has announced the launch of its new treat range – snack shots. Snack Shots will be launching in a selection of flavours and are available in Asda stores across the UK. Snack Shots come in a variety of pocket-sized…
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Apr- 2022 -28 AprilIndustry News
Asda launches dedicated ‘pet zone’ in selected stores
Asda has launched a ‘pet zone’ in selected stores, and will trial a number of partnerships with six brands within its Gateshead, Eastlands, Minworth, West Bridgford and Caerphilly stores. The dedicated zone will include a wider range from brands such as Lily’s Kitchen, Freshpet and Denzel’s, alongside an range of…
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Dec- 2021 -10 DecemberAwards
OATA names recipient of second stakeholder award
OATA has given its second Stakeholder Engagement Award to Rob Quest from Heathrow’s Animal Reception Centre in recognition of his long-standing work with the pet industry. The association said it wished to acknowledge the work he has done over many years, both at the airport to help ensure the smooth…
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Nov- 2021 -30 NovemberRetailers
Jollyes acquires Bannerbrook Pets
Pet retailer Jollyes has purchased Bannerbrook Pets in Coventry for an undisclosed sum. Established by entrepreneurs Steve Teasdale and Andy Gattner in 2004, the Bannerbrook Pets store in Gramercy Park, Banner Lane, has built up a loyal customer following in Tile Hill, Coventry. The agreement to purchase Bannerbrook Pets is…
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Oct- 2021 -20 OctoberAwards
OATA names Stakeholder Engagement Award recipient
OATA has awarded the Stakeholder Engagement Award to Alasdair Scott of the Fish Health Inspectorate in recognition of his long-standing work with the industry. He was presented with the accolade at AQUA2021. This marks the first time OATA has presented this award to recognise officials who demonstrate the “highest levels…
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Sep- 2021 -6 SeptemberIndustry News
Mars Petcare to remove plastic from multipacks
Mars Petcare has announced it will replace shrink film with cardboard across all mixed multipack cans of Pedigree, Whiskas, Chappie and Kitekat pet food in the UK. The new packaging will be widely available in stores from 11 September 2021. The move has been made with the aim to see…
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Jun- 2020 -17 JuneEconomy
Supreme Court rules against Mastercard and Visa in interchange fees battle
Visa and Mastercard could be set to pay billions in compensation to some of the UK’s top retailers following a court ruling which found that the two payment companies had breached competition laws. The Supreme Court today (17 June) unanimously upheld the conclusion of the Court of Appeal that the…
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