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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Nov- 2020 -3 NovemberBusiness
Half-term sees footfall rise 6.2%
Footfall rose by 6.2% during half-term in the UK, according to the latest data from retail experts Springboard. This is despite a 53.7% footfall decrease in Wales, following the country’s two-week ‘firebreak’ lockdown. Retail park, high street and shopping centre rose by 3.5%, 5.2% and 11% over the period, respectively.…
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2 NovemberRetailers
Luxury pet business launches in Belfast
The owners of a new business selling luxury gifts for pets have opened in Belfast, after it saw online sales surge during lockdown. According to local blog Love Belfast, Murphy and Bailey’s first bricks-and-mortar store has been opened by business partners Karen Breene and Judith Scott, who launched the company…
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Oct- 2020 -23 OctoberManufacturers
The Innocent Pet launches Christmas dog treat range
The Innocent Pet has launched “The Great Christmas Bake-Off”, its new range of dog treats ahead of the festive season. The Yorkshire-based luxury pet food manufacturer, known for its ‘Birthday Cake Mix’, has created two new dog products; including a grain-free DIY Christmas Cake Mix made with British turkey. Innocent’s…
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23 OctoberEconomy
UK retail sales grow for fifth consecutive month
Retail sales in the UK have risen for the fifth consecutive month, despite the introduction of the tiered lockdown system, according to the latest figures released by the ONS. Last month, overall growth in sales volume was up 5.5% compared with February’s pre-pandemic levels. In the three months to the…
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6 OctoberManufacturers
Mars Petcare expands seasonal range to drive festive sales
Mars Petcare has introduced a selection of new products to its seasonal range in a bid to drive festive sales this Christmas. Launched this month, the new additions will span three of its brands, Pedigree, Sheba and Dreamies. “Festive” main meals will now be available from Pedigree and Sheba for…
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1 OctoberManufacturers
Earth Animal launches new festive dog chew
Pet food company Earth Animal has launched a new range of chewable dog treats ahead of the Christmas period. Entitled ‘The Feast’, the product contains six natural ingredients including, brown rice flour, organic eggs, olive oil, pineapple stem, banana, and agar agar and is designed to be “easy to digest”…
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Sep- 2020 -10 SeptemberSponsored
Pet treats boom as Brits bid to beat lockdown blues
Britain’s cats and dogs have emerged from lockdown licking their lips as pet treats sales boom, the first annual petcare market report, released by market leader Mars Petcare, reveals. Across the board, treats value sales surged year on year from the week of the UK’s first Covid-19 case in February…
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3 SeptemberRetailing
Cheshire & Wain now stocked at Harrods
The luxury cat collarsmith and feline lifestyle brand, Cheshire and Wain, announced that it is now stocked in the pet department of Harrods. The department store will now carry a selection of the brand’s signature wares, including its Caviar-themed leather cat collars, bowls and toys, as well as an edit…
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Aug- 2020 -7 AugustManufacturers
The Innocent Pet launches Christmas range
Pet treat company The Innocent Pet has launched its christmas treat range. The two treat products focus around festive flavours, both using turkey and cranberries within their recipes. The ‘Christmas Cake Mix’ combines air-dried British turkey and cranberries with a grain-free flour blend to produce a delicious dog-friendly bake. The…
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Jul- 2020 -28 JulyCoronavirus
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home postpone 2020 events
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has announced the postponement of its 2020 annual events amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The organisation made the “difficult decision” to postpone its Paws by the Prom Open Day and Christmas Market. Other events which have also been postponed include Pub Quiz, Car Boot Sale and…
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