Bristol
This coverage reports on petcare industry news and business developments in Bristol, serving professionals across the city’s retail, wholesale, and supply chain sectors. Pet Gazette covers independent pet shops, major retail chains, distributors, wholesalers, and logistics providers, offering insights into local market trends, store openings, regulatory updates, and commercial growth opportunities. From retail operations to distribution strategies, our Bristol coverage helps pet trade professionals stay informed and competitive.
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Jan- 2022 -20 JanuaryLatest News
Jollyes sets sights on expansion as sales surge
Jollyes has announced “ambitious” growth plans after seeing sales surge to a “record high” £42m in the half year to 30 November. It revealed the retailer plans to open 20 new stores in the next 12 months, including new Scottish stores in Edinburgh, Glenrothes and Stirling, a new Welsh store…
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Nov- 2021 -10 NovemberManufacturers
Arden Grange gifts 40,000 meals to charity
Pet food company Arden Grange has gifted over 40,000 dog and cat meals to twenty-five independent animal rescue centres in the UK in its annual charity giveaway. In August, the brand asked its followers on Instagram and Facebook to nominate their favourite independent animal charities for entry into a prize…
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Feb- 2021 -26 FebruaryCharities
Bristol animal rescue centre receives donation
The Bristol Animal Rescue Centre (Bristol A.R.C) has received a donation worth more than £3,000 from the Westerleigh Group, a crematorium and cemetery operator. Since 1887, the Bristol A.R.C has been caring and protecting the city’s pets and local wildlife from harm, and is affiliated with the RSPCA. Alex Nikitina,…
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Jan- 2021 -28 JanuaryCharities
Online ‘dog treat’ searches reach record high
Online searches for “dog treats” has reached an all-time high in the UK, according to newly released Google search data. The search data analysis, commissioned by a dog-friendly holiday park in Devon, has revealed that searches for dog treats rose 82% year-on-year in December. The data also showed that Plymouth…
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Nov- 2020 -20 NovemberIndustry News
Just for Pets to open new East Bridgford store
Specialist pet retailer, Just for Pets, has announced plans to open a 4,500 sq ft store in East Bridgford near Nottingham, as part of the company’s expansion strategy which was revealed in July. Just for Pets was acquired with 16 locations in October 2017 by Pedigree Wholesale Ltd, a family-owned…
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Jul- 2020 -24 JulyVeterinary
University of Bristol appoints new head of vet school
The University of Bristol has appointed Tim Parkin as the new head of the University’s veterinary school. His role will be effective from 9 November. Professor Parkin is himself a Bristol alumni, having previously qualified with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree in 1998. He joined the University of Glasgow…
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Jan- 2020 -16 JanuaryPet Owners
Bristol University launches dog and owner study
The University of Bristol’s Veterinary School has launched a “first-of-its-kind” study into the lives of dogs and their owners. The UK Dog Project will examine UK dog ownership, and will be undertaken by academics in the Animal Behaviour and Welfare Group at Bristol Veterinary School. The longitudinal study will examine…
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Dec- 2019 -2 DecemberCharities
Dog Food brand Goood partners with homeless charities
Dog food retailer, Goood, has partnered with a number of homeless charities and shelters, in order to provide pet owners essential supplies. For each kilo of Goood’s free-range lamb dog food sold, the company is donating 100g to pet food shelters where those most in need can get much-needed supplies…
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Sep- 2019 -19 SeptemberVeterinary
RCVS appoints John Innes as new Fellowship chair
John Innes has been appointed as the new Chair of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Fellowship Board after he was elected to the position by his peers. As Fellowship Board chair Innes replaces Nick Bacon, who comes to the end of his three-year term in the role. Four…
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Jul- 2019 -5 JulyVeterinary
The Vet announces re-opening of centre in Bristol
Veterinary clinic The Vet has re-opened its centre in Bristol, with an open event on 10 July, including behind the scenes tours, activities for the kids, face painting and competitions. The centre has six consultation rooms, four operating theatres, X-ray, ultrasound and an in-house laboratory. The new Bristol Veterinary Centre…
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