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.
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Jan- 2021 -26 JanuaryRetailers
Footfall rises for the first time since Christmas
Footfall rose by 9% across all UK retail destinations last week for the first time since the Christmas trading period. According to figures published by Springboard, the week ending on 25 January saw footfall rise by 10.9% in high streets, 9.2% in shopping centres and 4.5% in retail parks. It…
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22 JanuaryCoronavirus
Retail sales fall to lowest ever annual level
The retail sector has suffered its largest annual fall since records began, with total sales down 1.9% against the year prior, as restrictions on non-essential retail continued to impact the sector as a whole. This was the biggest decline since records began in 1997, according to the ONS. After declines…
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20 JanuaryCharities
Pet crematorium raises £2,000 for charity
Dignity Pet Crematorium has announced it has raised £2,000 from its annual charity Christmas Tree, its biggest total ever, with funds split equally between the Samaritans and nine other charities. Every year, the Hampshire-based crematorium displays a Christmas tree in its foyer and invites clients to make a small donation…
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18 JanuaryBusiness
Pets Country Manor to operate as feline food bank
The Pets Country Manor has announced it will begin operating as a feline food bank, accepting donations of both wet and dry cat food and treats. The manor, which is situated in Tarbock Green, Knowsley and is a five star rated luxury hotel for cats, said that all cat food…
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15 JanuaryFeatures
A look back at the pet industry in 2020
2020 has been an unusual year in many ways, not least for the pet industry. This year, COVID-19 restrictions have brought a renewed enthusiasm for pet ownership across the country, as many turned to animals as their stay-at-home companions. On top of this, the industry is booming, but the sudden…
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15 JanuaryRetailers
Pets Corner raises over £8k for Canine Partners
Pets Corner has announced that it has raised over £8,000 for Canine Partners, an English charity which helps people with physical disabilities by partnering them with assistance dogs. The pet supply store raised the money over the Christmas period through online shopping and in store sales, with customers being asked…
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12 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
British retailers suffer worst year on record, BRC reveals
British retailers suffered one of the worst years on record for sales growth, a new study by KPMG and BRC reveals. According to the pair’s ‘retail monitor’, total sales declined 0.3% compared with 2019. Sales on non-food items such as clothing also witnessed a 5.0% dip, due to national lockdowns…
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4 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
PetQuip launches guidance following Brexit trade deal
Following the announcement of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), which has been reached following discussions between the UK and the EU, PetQuip organisers have launched a guidance initiative to help UK companies “navigate their way” around new trading rules. The association, alongside Gardenex and the Commercial Horticultural Association…
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Dec- 2020 -24 DecemberCharities
Dogs Trust and St Mungo’s partner for Christmas charity initiative
Dogs Trust has announced it plans to bring “festive cheer” to homeless dogs and their owners through a partnership with St Mungo’s. This year, the Dogs Trust ‘Hope Project’ will be delivering over 1,500 hampers to those in need across the UK. Almost 200 dog owners across Greater London will…
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22 DecemberCharities
HiLife donates 45,000 meals to homeless animals
Pet food company HiLife has announced it is donating 45,000 meals to homeless animals over the Christmas period. To complete its pledge, the company is teaming up with three charities, including The Cat Welfare Group and Flori’s Friends Rescue, and providing each with 10,000 meals to “help spread the Christmas…
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