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- 2024 -12 DecemberRetailers
Waitrose Christmas pet sales up 964% YOY
Waitrose has revealed that sales for Christmas pet lines are up 964% over the last 30 days. The company recently launched a selection of paw-fect treats and toys for pets this Christmas. This includes its first ‘Paw-some Mince Pies’, Christmas flavoured ‘Meaty Strips with Turkey and Sage’ for your food-legged…
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5 DecemberPet Owners
Owners to spend £70 on pets this Xmas
The average pet owner in the UK will spend £68.20 on their pet for the festive holiday, according to data from Go.Compare Pet Insurance and MyVoucherCodes. Almost a fifth (18%) of pet owners admit they are planning to splurge and spend over £100 on their pets. Those aged 18 to…
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3 DecemberEconomy
UK retail sales dip 3.3% in November
UK total retail sales decreased by 3.3% year on year in November, against a growth of 2.6% in November 2023, the British Retail Consortium showed. According to the new figures, this was below the 3-month average growth of -0.1% and the 12-month average growth of 0.5%. However, the BRC said…
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Nov- 2024 -13 NovemberRetailers
Just for Pets partners with Just Eat
Just for Pets has become Just Eat’s first specialist pet partner, offering frozen raw food, cat litter, Christmas gifts and more. Free Delivery and more will be available for Just for Pets orders on the Just Eat platform over the coming months, plus pet owners can save £10 with any…
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Oct- 2024 -29 OctoberRetailers
Wilsons Pet Food expands treat range with 17 new treats
Scotland-based Wilsons Pet Food has expanded its natural dog treat range with 17 new varieties. These new treats are available in a range of gluten and grain free options, each carrying health benefits. The new Bites range, available in 200g and 1kg, includes eight varieties, each 100% single-source protein, meat…
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16 OctoberManufacturers
Innocent Hound unveils Christmas range
Innocent Hound has announced the launch of its newest Christmas range with an array of festive treats. The new range introduces the Festive Turkey Treats which are made of 60% British turkey and come in festively designed 70g packs. Their other new product is the Christmas Treat Box, which contains…
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Sep- 2024 -26 SeptemberManufacturers
Webbox launches 2024 pet advent calendars
Webbox has announced the launch of its new pet advent calendars for 2024 each containing 24 treats. The advent calendar for dogs has been crafted with a dog-friendly alternative to chocolate so dogs and puppies over three months old can enjoy the countdown to Christmas. The equivalent for cats offers…
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23 SeptemberRetailers
Jollyes opens new pet store in York
Jollyes has opened its first York store at Monks Cross Shopping Park, Monks Cross Drive, Huntington. Rt hon lord mayor of York, councillor Margaret Wells performed the red ribbon cutting ceremony. Alongside the lord mayor was detector dog Pablo and his handler Beverley Boynton who bit through a string of…
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6 SeptemberRetailers
Scoff Paper launches new edible Christmas card collection
Scoff Paper, the makers of unique edible gifts for dogs, has released its exclusive Christmas card collection with messages including ‘Merry Christmas, From Our Pooch to Yours’, ‘All I Want for Christmas is Chew’, and ‘Happy Pigs in Blankets Day’. The new range of 11 cards, available in bacon, chicken,…
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Feb- 2024 -16 FebruaryEconomy
Retail sales jump 3.4% giving optimism despite recession
Retail sales in the UK jumped 3.4% in January 2024 after falling 3.2% in December, according to data from the Office for National Statistics. This is the biggest rise in retail sales since April 2021 when the UK had just emerged from the third covid lockdown. The price of goods…
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