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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Dec- 2018 -21 DecemberCharities
Skinner’s donates over £10,000 in dog food to UK rescue centres
Suffolk-based manufacturer, Skinner’s Pet Foods, said it was proud to support rescue centres throughout the UK with over £10,000 of dog food this Christmas. The company drew out a handful of rescue centres at random to donate a pallet of Field & Trial Turkey & Rice. The rescue centres included,…
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18 DecemberManufacturers
Royal Canin warns pet owners to be aware of ‘hidden dangers’ at Christmas
Royal Canin has reminded veterinary professionals to make pet owners aware of “lesser known dangers” to pets around the festive period. The manufacturer said many pet owners don’t know that the artificial sweetener Xylitol, commonly used in cakes, sweets and biscuits, is toxic to animals, adding that festive treats such…
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13 DecemberFeatures
Dogs Trust – A dog is for life…
Everyone has seen the adverts; sad and lonely, rejected dogs cloaked by a grey filter whilst melancholy yet Christmassy music plays, before the grand finale of the iconic line “a dog is for life not just for Christmas”. It seems the advert and accompanying slogan have almost become as much…
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11 DecemberManufacturers
Whimzees releases festive dental chews
Natural daily dental treats for dogs, Whimzees, is being released in seasonal shapes for the first time to coincide with its introduction to UK pet stores this December. The new shapes feature a snowman and a Christmas tree and the chews are made from limited all-natural ingredients and no artificial…
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11 DecemberManufacturers
Fish4Dogs launches 2019 calendar
Fish4Dogs will launch a new Christmas gift for “key contacts, loyal customers and trade partners” in the shape of a calendar, sent out in the run-up to the festive season. The 2019 calendar is being sent instead of the company’s usual Christmas card and features the dogs of all who…
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7 DecemberBusiness
UK dog owners to spend £213m on their dogs this Christmas
UK dog owners are expected to spend £213m on their dogs this Christmas according to new research. Insurance company, Protectivity, polled more than 1,000 dog owners during its research, which found that dog owners across the UK are collectively looking to spend a staggering £213,743,179 on gifts for their dog…
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Nov- 2018 -29 NovemberCharities
Blue Cross cats and dogs inspire pet-themed clothing range by Oasis
Six cats and dogs cared for by national pet charity Blue Cross have helped to inspire a new clothing collection by fashion brand Oasis. Jack Russell Terrier Flora, Dachshund William, Dalmation Harvey along with cats Rupert, Prince and Victoria feature on the collection of knits and blouses along with a…
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15 NovemberBusiness
North Wales pet group announces ‘successful’ rebrand with £1.2m refurbishment
PetPlace has announced it has “successfully” undergone a rebrand which has included a £1.2m refurbishment of its Farm and Pet Place outlet in Abergele. The pet retail group says it has “already seen a rise in sales” following the refurbishment of its Abergele store the group says it plans to…
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12 NovemberCharities
Mayhew and Pro Pooch form ‘charitable relationship’
Dog health and wellbeing brand Pro Pooch has announced it will be partnering with London-based animal rescue charity Mayhew this Christmas to help give something back and support their work both locally and internationally. On 19 November, Pro Pooch will launch an Aloe and Avocado Dry Wash; an allergen-free, waterless,…
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9 NovemberManufacturers
Tails.com launches duck treats in time for Christmas
Direct-to-consumer pet food brand Tails.com has launched a new treat, the Duck Biscuits, in time for the festive period. The new treats were released by the brand at the beginning of November and sit alongside its existing Salmon Treats. Containing natural ingredients and with no added sugar, the Duck Treats are…
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