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- 2017 -2 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Benyfit launch new limited edition Christmas recipe
Benyfit Natural has launched a limited edition ‘Turkey Christmas Dinner’ which will be available from November 2017. The recipe uses the highest quality fresh free range turkey crown. The ‘Turkey Christmas Dinner’ also contains a mix of seasonal vegetables, including parsnips and Brussels sprouts. Parsnips are help boost a dog’s…
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Oct- 2017 -3 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Shopping on the high street ‘part of the festive experience’, claims customers
Almost a third (30 percent) of British consumers are worried about Christmas disappearing from the high street, and as a result just seven percent will do all of their Christmas shopping online this year, new research has found. The rise of online shopping has hit the high street hard over recent years, but research carried…
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Sep- 2017 -26 SeptemberEvents
PetQuip reveals the winners of 2017’s awards
International trade association, PetQuip, has celebrated its fifth annual award ceremony for the pet sector. 22 companies were honoured during a dinner and party at the Telford International Centre on September 24th. The awards were presented by Pat Flynn, PetQuip trade association manager, and Amanda Sizer Barrett MBE, director general of…
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15 SeptemberManufacturers
Edgard & Cooper celebrate one year anniversary
Pet trade show, PATS Telford 2017, marks one year since health brand Edgard & Cooper launched in the UK. The company is inviting members of the sector to join its celebrations at this year’s exhibition on 24th to 25th September. The brand uses only fresh meat in its kibbles and other…
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11 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Lily’s Kitchen unveils Christmas range
Lily’s Kitchen has unveiled its largest Christmas range to date. The limited edition ‘Christmas Fireside Tails’ collection is a seasonal range of meals and treats to help every dog and cat enjoy the festivities alongside the rest of the family. “All of the Lily’s Kitchen team include our dogs and cats in…
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7 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Vetbed® launches new Non-Slip Christmas design
Suitable for all life stages of dogs, cats and house rabbits, Petlife International’s Non-Slip Vetbed® bedding range is a solution for providing warmth and comfort, and the Christmas 2017 range is now available. The range incudes a Snowman and paws design with a charcoal background, stockings and paws design on…
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4 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Squire’s shuts aquatics centre
Squire’s Garden Centre in Cobham is making some changes. The small Aquatics Department will close the first week in September. Fish will continue to be sold at Squire’s centres in Twickenham and West Horsley, along with everything else you need for your pond or aquarium. Squire’s in Cobham will be…
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Aug- 2017 -31 AugustCurrent Affairs
PetLondon brings a ‘one-stop Christmas shop’ to PATS Telford
PetLondon will get into the festive spirit at PATS Telford on September 24th-25th. The company plans to launch a predominantly Christmas themed stall for the trade show, on stand A7. PetLondon has drawn upon its fifteen years of producing and distributing high quality products to introduce a large selection of…
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30 AugustCurrent Affairs
Limited edition Christmas treat launched
Forthglade is launching a special, limited-edition Grain-Free Cranberry and Parsnip Christmas Treat. The 100 percent natural treat recipe is packed with turkey, cranberry and parsnip. These heart-shaped Christmas treats also contain omega-3, botanicals and prebiotics, to keep dogs happy and healthy during the festive season. Forthglade Functional Treats come in 150g…
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23 AugustCurrent Affairs
PetLondon launches Christmas gift range, including Santa onesie
PetLondon has launched a range of gifts for the festive season. The boutique for dogs and cats has drawn upon its fifteen years of experience to create a new selection of colourful, British designed products. An all-purpose festive themed Santa onesie is aimed at dogs of all ages. The candy cane…
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