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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.

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.

Dogs Trust Ireland suspends rehoming over the festive period

Dogs Trust has announced it is suspending the re-homing of dogs from its re-homing centre…

The latest business data is bad news, but the reasons given spell a good omen

This morning there was some bad news for business, but which definitely comes with a silver lining.

Veterinary Group launches Pawsome Pets Christmas Appeal

Willows Veterinary Group has announced the launch of its annual Pawsome Pets Christmas…

BVA urges owners to ‘pet-proof’ festive food this Christmas

The BVA has urged pet owners to “pet-proof” their festive food in the run up to Christmas.

Scottish SPCA warns against giving pets this Christmas

The Scottish SPCA has warned the public against giving pets for Christmas this year. 

Sainsbury’s trials in-store ‘Pet Hubs’

Sainsbury’s has launched a new extended range of pet products in the run-up to Christmas.

‘Busiest day’ for RSPCA is 10 December

The 10th of December is the busiest day for emergency calls to the RSPCA, according to the…

Pet owners to spend £900m this Christmas

Some 75% of pets in the UK will receive their own Christmas present this year, according to…

Mayhew partners with Crisis to help homeless pets

Charity Mayhew has revealed its partnership with homelessness charity Crisis, for the…

The ins and outs of pet care marketing

Today, you could be forgiven for thinking that family affections towards pets are often…