Christmas

Christmas is a key trading period for the UK pet industry, offering seasonal sales opportunities for retailers, wholesalers, and petcare brands alike. Pet Gazette covers festive product launches — from advent calendars and themed toys to limited-edition treats and gift bundles — alongside wholesale buying trends, supplier offers, and promotional strategies. We also report on peak season footfall patterns, merchandising ideas, and stock planning challenges. Whether you run a pet shop or manage brand distribution, this tag provides insight into how the pet sector maximises commercial returns during the crucial holiday period.

Dec- 2025 -

5 December

Retailers

Trinkety Paws launches festive collar and lead range

Trinkety Paws has introduced a seasonal range of dog collars and leads featuring Christmas-themed designs. The collection includes patterns such as Woodland Magic, North Pole Magic, Gingerpaws and Friends, Nordic Sparkle, Mistletoe Magic and Hollyberry Gold. The products are handmade in the company’s workshop using materials including waterproof BioThane webbing…
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1 December

Retailers

Pet owners to prioritise animals over family in Christmas spending

Three million pet owners are expected to spend more on their animals than any other family member this Christmas, according to new research from Pets at Home. The survey suggests pets will sit at the centre of many households’ festive plans, with owners adjusting spending, routines and even social commitments…
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Nov- 2025 -

28 November

Retailers

Scoff Paper launches edible ‘pawtrait’ Christmas card for dogs

Scoff Paper has introduced a new edible Christmas card for dogs that can be personalised by owners before being given as a treat. The product, called the Pawtrait Card and Pen Set, consists of a bacon-flavoured edible card and a dog-safe edible ink pen. The design is intended to encourage…
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25 November

Retailers

Jollyes opens five new stores in former Poundland sites

Jollyes will open the first of five new stores in former Poundland units this week as part of a wider plan to launch six outlets in six weeks ahead of Christmas. The first conversion will open in Thurrock on 28 November, followed by a store in Colne on 29 November.…
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24 November

Retailers

Warburtons unveils pet bed as Brits to spend £382m on dogs this Xmas

Warburtons has launched a limited-edition Crum-PET Bed, priced from £20, designed to resemble the texture of a crumpet. Britain’s dog owners are expected to spend £382m on their pets this Christmas, according to new research by the company, which reports that dogs now rank just behind immediate family in festive…
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21 November

Manufacturers

Dorwest Herbs launches bone broth range with limited-edition flavour

Dorwest Herbs has introduced a range of slow-cooked bone broths for dogs and cats, including a limited-edition festive venison flavour available until the end of December. The launch marks an expansion for the Dorset-based business, which has produced herbal pet supplements for more than 75 years. The new broths, available…
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12 November

Retailers

Just for Pets launches fresh dog food brand Years across UK stores

Pet retailer Just for Pets has rolled out the fresh dog food brand Years across all its UK stores, expanding its range of premium nutrition products for dogs. The launch was marked with an event at the company’s Tamworth store in Ventura Shopping Park, featuring live cooking demonstrations, nutrition talks…
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6 November

Economy

UK retail footfall dips 1.3% in October

Retail footfall across the UK fell 1.3% in October compared with the same month last year, according to data from MRI Software. The decline was led by a 2.3% drop in high street visits, while shopping centres and retail parks recorded smaller decreases of 0.2% and 0.4% respectively. The report…
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4 November

Manufacturers

Different Dog launches festive Christmas dinner for pets

Fresh pet food company Different Dog has launched a limited edition Christmas range, including a traditional-style festive dinner for dogs and a series of seasonal gift boxes. The Festive Feast meal, available to subscribers through the company’s website, is inspired by a classic Christmas dinner and made with 100% British…
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Oct- 2025 -

31 October

Features

5 tips for keeping track of your furry friends this holiday season

Whether pumpkin carving or chestnut roasting, the next few months promise unbridled holiday joy for millions. However, for pet owners nationwide, it may be worth a brief paws before jumping headfirst into the festivities. Unfortunately, alongside the holiday fun exists the potential for disrupted routines and excessive noise for furry…
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