Community Hub
This coverage explores the role of community hubs in the UK petcare industry, highlighting spaces where retailers, service providers, and veterinary practices engage directly with pet owners. Pet Gazette reports on the development of in‑store hubs, local initiatives, and partnerships that strengthen customer loyalty and create new business opportunities. Coverage includes news, case studies, and business insights showing how community hubs support independent shops, national chains, wholesalers, and suppliers by fostering stronger connections between the trade and local pet‑owning communities.
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Apr- 2025 -10 AprilRetailers
Johnson’s unites with PIF and Bira on National Pet Shop Day
Johnson’s Veterinary Products has announced that it is partnering with the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) and British Independent Retail Association (Bira) for National Pet Shop Day. The event will return on 12 July 2025 following a successful first running in 2024. More than 200 pet shops participated in the inaugural…
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Mar- 2021 -12 MarchTrade Organisations
Kennel Club Charitable Trust donates to Pet Food Bank Service
Pet Food Bank Service is “back on the road” again after receiving a grant from the Kennel Club’s Charitable Trust. So far this year, the undisclosed sum has allowed the charitable organisation to deliver around 3,008 pet meals. Based in Cardiff, the Pet Food Bank Service supports elderly and vulnerable…
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Jul- 2020 -2 JulyCoronavirus
High street retailers ‘urgently’ need government recovery plan, says Usdaw
Shopworkers union Usdaw has urged the government to agree with employers and trade unions a recovery plan for the high street as “thousands of further job losses are announced”. The union said the scale of job losses across the retail industry is “accelerating” as the high street continues to struggle…
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Jun- 2020 -23 JuneIndustry News
Government rethink on longer Sunday trading welcomed by Usdaw
Shopworkers trade union Usdaw has welcomed reports that the government will not be pressing ahead with plans to deregulate Sunday trading hours having listened to the arguments. The news comes as Usdaw titled government plans for Sunday trading deregulation as a “slap in the face” for key workers and calls…
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Aug- 2019 -9 AugustRetailers
Kennelgate Shrewsbury relaunches as Pets & Friends
The pet store Kennelgate in Shrewsbury has announced it is relaunching as Pets and Friends. The store has recently completed its rebrand, offering a unique customer experience for pet owners to be able to truly care for their furry family members. New store highlights include a brand new grooming salon,…
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