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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Jun- 2017 -28 JuneCurrent Affairs
Pet accessories market expected to top £1bn by 2021
New research from Mintel reveals that nearly a quarter (24 percent) of the UK’s pet owners say it’s important to keep up-to-date with the latest styles of pet accessories. Today’s pet owners truly believe their four legged friends are enjoying the gifts they bestow upon them. More than half (56…
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May- 2017 -9 MayCurrent Affairs
Pedigree Wholesale’s Pet & Aquatic Trade Show is back for 2017
Pedigree Wholesale’s annual Pet & Aquatic Trade Show will take place on Wednesday 14 June. The one day event opens its doors at Peterborough Arena, East of England Showground. Organisers have promised business opportunities, with over 80 trade stands representing market leading brands in the pet industry. Retailers who visit…
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Mar- 2017 -16 MarchLatest News
Couple jailed for selling sick puppies
A Kent couple who sold dying puppies to unsuspecting buyers have been jailed for a number of fraud and animal welfare offences. Anthony and Lucy O’Donnell, both of Old Maidstone Road, Sidcup, appeared at Inner London Crown Court for sentencing after 12 people reported buying sick puppies, ten of whom…
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16 MarchIndustry News
Couple jailed for selling sick puppies
A Kent couple who sold dying puppies to unsuspecting buyers have been jailed for a number of fraud and animal welfare offences. Anthony and Lucy O’Donnell, both of Old Maidstone Road, Sidcup, appeared at Inner London Crown Court for sentencing after 12 people reported buying sick puppies, ten of whom…
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13 MarchCurrent Affairs
New trade website for Pooch & Mutt
Pooch & Mutt has launched a new website service that allows independent trade customers to shop online. The service update allows direct order purchases at trade prices, with an express 48 hour delivery service. New features of the site include the ability to ‘tag’ both new and existing stockists as…
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Feb- 2017 -21 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
75,000 meals donated to animal charities
Hertfordshire based pet food brands, Barking Heads and Meowing Heads, are donating over 75,000 meals of their dog and cat food to a number of animal charities across the UK this month. Named after their canine mascot, ‘Bailey’s wet food giveaway’ hopes to raise awareness for the many pets bought as…
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14 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Low footfall causes drop in Pets at Home shares
Pets at Home shares have fallen due to lower footfall. The pet superstore reported a like-for-like revenue growth however this was offset by their subdued sales over the Christmas period. HSBC downgraded the stock to ‘hold’ from ‘buy’ and lowered the target price to 230p from 290p after the company reported…
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Jan- 2017 -13 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Millions of pets face loneliness claims charity
Millions of UK pets face long-term loneliness, warns vet charity PDSA. Recent findings from PDSA’s Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report revealed that over two million dogs are frequently left alone for five hours or more on a typical weekday. Loneliness and boredom in dogs can lead to frustration and destructive behaviour.…
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10 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Viral video doubles treat sales
Pooch & Mutt’s video, parodying the John Lewis Christmas advert, has had over one million views and 8.9K shares on Facebook. Pooch & Mutt has had success combining special edition Christmas products with viral marketing. The pet company launched two limited edition Christmas dog treats; The ‘Christmas Dinner with No Sprouts’ the…
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6 JanuaryIndustry News
‘Click of a button’ owners cause rise in unwanted pets
Pet owners who were able to purchase puppies at the ‘click of a button’ have been blamed for the upsurge in unwanted pets. Dogs Trust had record numbers of the public handing over pets this Christmas. The charity received a massive 54 percent increase in dogs handed over to its…
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