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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Feb- 2020 -27 FebruaryBusiness Bites
Heathrow’s third runway will not be taking off after all
Heathrow’s third runway has been ruled illegal by the court of appeal, because the government did not properly consider its own climate change pledges in line with the Paris Agreement when drawing up its plans. The court is actually on the same street as our offices here at Mulberry Media and a…
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Feb- 2019 -1 FebruaryManufacturers
Mackle Pet Foods Naturo increases Asda presence
Mackle Pet Foods premium range Naturo will be increasing its offering in Asda stores across the UK from February 2019. Already available in almost 400 stores, the Naturo 400 gram tray will now be stocked in an additional 130 stores, while the Naturo variety pack canned food will be launched…
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Dec- 2018 -19 DecemberPet Owners
Over half of UK owners care more about dog than themselves
Some 67 percent of dog owners named their pooch as their best friend according to new research by Asda Money and UK pet owners have admitted to putting their dog’s dietary needs before their own when it comes to mealtimes. Further research revealed that when choosing what type of pet…
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Mar- 2018 -13 MarchIndustry News
75% of owners diagnose pets using the internet
New research shows that 75 percent of people are using search engines to check their pet’s symptoms, with 22 percent of owners always choosing this method to identify what is making their furry friend unwell. Asda Money has teamed up with White Cross Vets, who cared for more than 70,000 cats…
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9 MarchCurrent Affairs
Weather boosts wild bird food sales
The cold weather that plagued the UK last week saw shoppers upping their spend on bird feed. According to the latest figures from IRI in the w/e 3 March 2018, consumers spent nearly half a million pound of bird feed. IRI’s granular store-level data from the UK’s major multiples (Tesco, Waitrose, M&S,…
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May- 2017 -8 MayCurrent Affairs
UK spends over £11bn on pets, claims Asda
UK dog and cat owners are spending approximately £11.6 billion annually on gifts, special diets and activities for their pets, found Asda Pet Insurance. Asda revealed that British dog and cat owners spend an average of £495 a year on activities and gifts for their pets. Over the past 12…
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May- 2016 -10 MayVeterinary
Post-grads learn veterinary techniques
Post graduates in their second year of the Independent Vetcare’s New Graduate Academy have received instruction in Practical Suturing CPD. They’re the first group to take advantage of Vetoquinol’s advanced approach to wet lab CPD. The team followed a day of neurological lectures with a second day’s practical including a 20…
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Mar- 2016 -30 MarchCurrent Affairs
Pet insurers pay out record amount for claims
Owners have claimed a record £657 million in pet insurance claims in 2015. This is the equivalent of £1.8 million every day, according to figures published today form the Association of British Insurers (ABI). Figures show that there were 911,000 pet insurance claims were made, up nine percent on 2014.…
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Dec- 2015 -21 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Strangest ten Christmas pet insurance claims
Christmas is a time to relax, but for some pet owners this is not the case. Asda Money Pet Insurance has revealed the wierd and worrisome claims of the pet world over the festive season. From a Pug devouring an entire box of PAXO mix and a cat stuck up a chimney, pet…
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Nov- 2015 -13 NovemberEditorial
Black Friday: Super sales or giant flop?
Last year, bumper discount day, Black Friday, raised 810 million for retailers in the UK. This US retail import traditionally takes place the day after Thanksgiving (for those of us who aren’t American, that’s November 27th). In 2014, a number of major UK retailers, including supermarkets and department stores, took part in the sales event.…
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