BDO
This coverage focuses on BDO, the international accountancy and business advisory firm, and its insights relevant to the UK petcare industry. Pet Gazette reports on BDO’s market analysis, financial guidance, sector forecasts, and advisory work with pet trade businesses, from retailers and wholesalers to manufacturers and suppliers. Coverage includes news, expert commentary, and case studies to help pet trade professionals understand economic trends, manage financial performance, and adapt to regulatory or market changes with informed strategies.
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Apr- 2018 -6 AprilRetailers
UK retail sees second worst month on record for in-store sales
Like-for-like (LFL) in-store sales were down by 10.1% in the month of March, making it the second worst figures on record for UK retail. BDO’s High Street Sales Tracker report said the poor sales was largely attributed to the snowy weather. According to the business advisory firm’s records, the only…
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Feb- 2018 -9 FebruaryRetailers
UK high street sees ‘glacial growth’ in January
In the month of January, total like-for-like sales were up by 0.6% compared to 0.1% for the same month last year, according to business advisory firm BDO’s High Street Tracker report. Excluding the drop in January 2017, the growth this month for the traditional sales season was still the lowest…
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Jul- 2017 -7 JulyCurrent Affairs
Heatwave causes boost in high street sales
UK sales have risen by 1.3 percent, a partial rebound from last years’ poor result, due to the heatwave. According to BDO’s High Street Sales Tracker (HSST), UK retailers saw June’s overall like-for-like trading grow by 1.3 percent. Shoppers turned to the highstreet to update their summer wardrobe with fashion sales growing…
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Apr- 2017 -7 AprilIndustry News
UK retailers fail to lift sales despite higher footfall
Despite a positive footfall level for March, UK retailers failed to grow sales. According to BDO’s High Street Sales Tracker (HSST), UK retailers have failed to grow sales for the fourth month in a row, with like-for-like sales flat (0 percent) in March despite warmer weather and Mother’s day seeing…
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Apr- 2016 -12 AprilManufacturers
Butcher’s Pet Care appears in The Sunday Times BDO Profit Track 100
British pet food firm, Butcher’s Pet Care has been placed at number 66 in The Sunday Times BDO Profit Track 100. The company, which is behind dog and cat food brands Butcher’s and the newly introduced Cuffleberry and Co, saw its profits reach £7.3 million in 2015. Butcher’s produces six million…
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8 AprilIndustry News
Wagg Foods is named ‘one to recognise’ by Sunday Times
Independent dried pet food producer, Wagg Foods, has been named as one of ten ‘Ones to Recognise’ in the 17th annual Sunday Times BDO Profit Track 100. The Profit Track league table, which will be published on April 10 2016, ranks Britain’s private companies with the fastest-growing profits over the past three years.…
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Jun- 2013 -7 JuneManufacturers
Cesar launches biggest ever brand campaign
Leading dog food brand Cesar today announced its biggest ever advertising campaign. Created by AMV BBDO, the concept encourages dog owners to ‘love them back’. Launched on 2 June 2013, a 60 second TV spot will be the first new advert to hit the screens in five years. Using…
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Jul- 2012 -10 JulyCurrent Affairs
High street defies gloom and holds steady in June
Britain’s high streets are “holding steady” despite the financial freeze, according to BDO’s High Street Tracker for June. In its latest report, BDO revealed that mid-tier retailers saw like-for-like sales rise 1.1 per cent year-on-year despite continuing economic uncertainty and the wettest June ever recorded on the Isles. The Queen’s…
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10 JulyIndustry News
High street defies gloom and holds steady in June
Britain’s high streets are “holding steady” despite the financial freeze, according to BDO’s High Street Tracker for June. In its latest report, BDO revealed that mid-tier retailers saw like-for-like sales rise 1.1 per cent year-on-year despite continuing economic uncertainty and the wettest June ever recorded on the Isles. The Queen’s…
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Jun- 2012 -21 JuneIndustry News
UK retail sales rise in May
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has announced UK sales rose in May, slightly ahead of analysts’ forecasts. Following the BDO’s announcement of retail sale rises earlier in the month, the ONS has revealed that sales volumes rose 1.4 per cent on April. Analysts had anticipated a monthly rise of…
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