BRC
This coverage focuses on the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and its influence on the UK petcare industry through policy advocacy, market research, and industry standards. Pet Gazette reports on BRC’s economic updates, retail performance data, regulatory guidance, and initiatives affecting pet retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and supply chain operators. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights into market trends, compliance requirements, and business strategies shaped by the BRC’s work.
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Feb- 2017 -7 FebruaryRetailers
Abuse and violence towards retail workers increases by 40%, finds BRC
There has been a 40 percent increase in violence and other forms of abuse against retail workers in the past year, according to the results of the BRC’s annual Retail Crime Survey. The survey covered 37 percent of the retail industry by turnover and 35 percent by staff, accounting for 1.1…
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Oct- 2016 -28 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Westland achieves highest food safety standard accreditation from BRC
Westland has achieved the highest food safety standard accreditation from global monitoring organisation, the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Its bird care factory in Driffield, East Yorkshire, has held the highest accreditation from the BRC for the last seven years, across a stringent set of criteria, covering everything from processes, hygiene and…
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10 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Brexit strategy ‘must focus on fair deal for consumers’, says BRC
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has called on the government to put consumers first in the forthcoming Brexit talks. In a letter to Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox, the BRC said the government’s strategy must focus on finding opportunities for lowering import costs as well as avoiding…
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Aug- 2016 -9 AugustCurrent Affairs
Unipet achieves A grade accreditation
Unipet has achieved an ‘A’ grade accreditation from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) for its suet based wild bird complementary feed products. Following months of hard work and the continued efforts from every individual in the business, the company is now officially recognised as a certificated supplier as part of the BRC Global Standards Food Safety…
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Jul- 2016 -18 JulyCurrent Affairs
Vaccine hunted for deadly rabbit disease
A hunt is underway for the vaccine of an dangerous rabbit virus that has killed 400 pets in Britain in the last six months. Pet owners are being warned of a new strain of rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD) that can kill within days. With little to no symptoms, pets could remain…
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Feb- 2016 -29 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
UK retail could lose 900,000 jobs by 2025
There may be as many as 900,000 fewer jobs in retail by 2025, according to a new report published by the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Although there may be less jobs it is thought those that remain will be higher earning and more productive. The reports also suggest that store…
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Nov- 2015 -18 NovemberIndustry News
Success for Suet To Go®
Due to its continued growth, Suet To Go® has become a highly respected brand within the market place. Developed by Unipet, Suet To Go® represents the very best in quality – with a comprehensive range of premium wild bird food products. With the brand growing significantly, the past few months…
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Apr- 2014 -7 AprilRetailers
BRC welcomes European Parliament vote on card payment fees
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has welcomed a vote by MEPs for an overhaul of the European payments market, which could include introducing a cap on bank fees charged to retailers for card payments. It is thought that the caps could be set at 0.2 per cent and 0.3 per…
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Mar- 2013 -19 MarchCurrent Affairs
Retailers beat green targets
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has launched a progress report that reveals retailers have surpassed a range of targets set to reduce their environmental impact. Titled ‘A Better Retailing Climate’, the progress report shows that retailers went above and beyond their commitments to reduce their waste, energy and water usage…
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6 March
UK retail sales grow at fastest rate for years in February
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has reported that retail sales in the UK grew at their fastest rate for more than three years in February. According to the BRC’s figures, like-for-like retail sales during February were up 2.7 per cent on the previous year – the fastest rate of like-for-like…
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