Bark
This coverage focuses on Bark, a pet products and services brand known for its innovative toys, treats, and subscription offerings, and its role in the UK pet retail and supply chain market. Pet Gazette reports on Bark’s product launches, marketing strategies, partnerships with retailers and distributors, and expansion into new categories. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights into the brand’s market positioning, consumer demand trends, and opportunities within the growing pet lifestyle sector.
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Aug- 2015 -28 AugustEditorial
Could DNA testing beat dog fouling?
It’s unhygienic, disgusting and happens all too frequently. Why do some owners still fail to clean up after their dogs? Pet stores around the country sell a plethora of scoops, bags and other gadgets to make this (admittedly unpleasant) task as simple as possible. Science may have the solution. In…
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Jul- 2015 -29 JulyIndustry News
Core strengths at Pets At Home continue to drive growth
Pets at Home Group Plc today announces a Q1 FY16 trading update for the 16 week period from 27th March 2015 to 16 Financial summary: – Like-for-like revenue growth of 1.7% driven by Advanced Nutrition, VIP club, Services and Omnichannel, partially offset by a poor season for Health & Hygiene products and very hot…
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Jun- 2015 -26 JuneEvents
It’s bring your dog to work day
Is your dog sitting next to your desk? Perhaps your morning meeting included a faithful pet? June 26 has been named Bring Your Dog to Work Day. The national event is the second of its kind and has been organised by pet product supplier HOWND®. In 2014 over 1,000 people…
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Sep- 2014 -9 SeptemberEvents
Pet Industry Awards 2014 Announce Finalists
The Pet Industry Federation has announced the finalists in the sixth annual Pet Industry Awards. This year’s entries were particularly high-calibre and the judges will now focus on narrowing these finalists down to winners. This year’s finalists are: Grooming Business of the Year – sponsored by Jelf Dogs Delight, Chiswick,…
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Aug- 2014 -5 August
Direct Line to Sponsor Super Dog Live
Direct Line Pet Insurance is the headline sponsor of SuperDogs Live which will take place at the inaugural National Pet Show at the NEC, Birmingham on September 20 and 21. The competition, which searches for talented and heroic dogs, is hosted by TV presenter and dog-lover, Ben Fogle. Semi-finalists will…
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May- 2014 -9 MayTrade Organisations
Record number of pet care product suppliers at Interzoo
The attraction of finding lucrative new export markets for pet care products has resulted in over 55 British exhibitors joining the PetQuip-organised group that will be exhibiting at Interzoo in May 2014. To be held in Nuremberg between 29 May and 1 June, Interzoo is the world’s largest trade…
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Apr- 2014 -15 AprilRetailers
Strictly no cats allowed
A unique breed of dog store has opened in Wilmslow that is sure to get local tails wagging. Barkers, a brand new shop exclusively for dogs, now occupies the former Blockbusters store on Alderley Road and is a must-visit shopping destination for dogs and their owners. The shop…
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Nov- 2013 -27 NovemberCurrent Affairs
New meet and greet service for dog lovers
A new social networking site has been established for dog owners so they can find playmates for their dogs. Created by dog owner Annette B Kellow, Barkbook allows people to meet up with other owners in their local area and either join them for walks, or walk their dogs while…
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Aug- 2013 -14 AugustCurrent Affairs
Celebs and dogs gather for annual PupAid event
The UK is supposed to be a nation of animal lovers but there’s a secret industry going on 24/7 that sadly couldn’t be further from the truth. ‘Puppy farming’ – commercial mass production of hundreds of thousands of puppies – goes on around the clock all over Britain but mainly…
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May- 2013 -9 MayEvents
Direct Line to sponsor London Pet Show
Direct Line Pet Insurance has been announced as the headline sponsor for the London Pet Show 2013. Direct Line Pet Insurance secured the show’s top sponsorship slot, raising the profile of its services to dog and cat owners. It now heads up a host of leading animal brands taking up…
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