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This coverage focuses on the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and its influence on the UK petcare industry through policy advocacy, economic analysis, and business support. Pet Gazette reports on CBI’s economic forecasts, policy recommendations, industry surveys, and initiatives that affect retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and supply chain operators. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights into broader business trends, regulatory developments, and opportunities shaped by the organisation’s work.

  • Aug- 2021 -
    12 August
    EconomyUK economy surges 4.8% in June

    UK economy surges 4.8% in June

    The UK economy grew by 4.8% in June as Covid-19 restrictions surrounding retail and leisure were eased across the UK, according to figures published by the Office of National Statistics (ONS).  Gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have grown for a fifth consecutive month in June 2021, by 1.0%,…

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  • Jan- 2021 -
    15 January
    CoronavirusSupreme Court sides with small firms in business interruption insurance case

    Supreme Court sides with small firms in business interruption insurance case

    The Supreme Court has delivered its judgment in the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA)’s business interruption insurance test case, with the court’s ruling in the favour of small firms potentially forcing insurers to pay out £1.2bn in CBI claims.  Following the judgement, thousands of policyholders will now have their claims for…

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  • Sep- 2020 -
    10 September
    Coronavirus125,500 retail jobs lost since start of 2020

    125,500 retail jobs lost since start of 2020

    Some 125,515 retail jobs have been lost since the start of 2020, according to the latest data from the Centre for Retail Research (CRR). Of this figure, 43,381 jobs were lost through administrations, 10,556 through CVAs and 71,578 through rationalisation schemes. The UK’s embattled high street has also seen the…

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  • Aug- 2020 -
    26 August
    RetailersRetail jobs in sharpest fall since 2009

    Retail jobs in sharpest fall since 2009

    Retail employment fell at the fastest rate since February 2009 in the year to August, with an even sharper decline anticipated in the year to September, according to the CBI’s latest monthly Distributive Trades Survey. The survey – which featured 63 retailers among its 128 respondents – also showed a…

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  • Jun- 2020 -
    25 June
    ManufacturersPet Place launches campaign to save  North Wales zoo

    Pet Place launches campaign to save North Wales zoo

    Pet Place has announced its partnership with The Welsh Mountain Zoo in a bid to save it from closing amid the pandemic. The zoo’s team has continued to provide care and support for more than 140 species, but with no revenue coming in they are struggling to meet the site’s…

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  • 18 June
    CoronavirusPet Place secure £1m CBILS loan from Lloyds Bank

    Pet Place secure £1m CBILS loan from Lloyds Bank

    Pet supplies firm, Pet Place, has announced it has secured a £1m Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) loan from Lloyds Bank. Pet Place, which owns five superstores across North Wales, has said it has successfully scaled up its online and click and collect services after a 600% increase in…

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  • 18 June
    FeaturesCoronavirus diaries: PetPlace

    Coronavirus diaries: PetPlace

    PetPlace has introduced cutting-edge social distancing and safety measures to ensure the wellbeing of its customers during the coronavirus pandemic. The retailer, which has sites across North Wales, is the first in the UK to install Record FlowControl at its Abergele store, a revolutionary automated system that only allows a…

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  • 10 June
    CoronavirusPet Place outlines social distancing measures

    Pet Place outlines social distancing measures

    Pet Place has outlined the social distancing measures it has implemented across its estate to ensure the health and safety of its staff and customers in light of the pandemic.  The retailer revealed it has now installed an automated system that controls the number of customers in-store at any time,…

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  • May- 2020 -
    26 May
    CoronavirusNon-essential retailers set to open in June

    Non-essential retailers set to open in June

    Thousands of high street shops, department stores and shopping centres across England are set to reopen next month once they are “Covid-19 secure” and can show customers will be kept safe, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said. All non-essential retailers including shops selling clothes, shoes, toys, furniture, books, and electronics,…

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  • 18 May
    Industry NewsPet Place secures £1m loan to support growth

    Pet Place secures £1m loan to support growth

    Pet Place announced it has secured a £1m Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) loan from Lloyds Bank in efforts to support its growth and presence.  It comes as the Welsh pet supplies retailer said it has expanded its click + collect service after online orders increased by 600%.  The…

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