Consumer Confidence

This coverage examines consumer confidence trends and their impact on the UK petcare industry, providing analysis relevant to retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and supply chain operators. Pet Gazette reports on market research, economic indicators, and spending patterns, alongside case studies from pet businesses adapting to shifts in consumer sentiment. Our coverage helps pet trade professionals assess demand levels, forecast sales, and adjust strategies to align with changing consumer confidence.

Oct- 2025 -

14 October

Economy

Retail sales edge up 2.3% in September as food spending drives growth

UK total retail sales rose by 2.3% year on year in September, up from growth of 2% in September 2024 and above the 12-month average increase of 2.1%, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Food sales increased by 4.3% on the year, compared with 2.3% growth in September 2024…
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Jul- 2025 -

21 July

Features

Why provenance is the pet industry’s quiet superpower

These days, “natural” claims are on everything from supermarket chicken to shampoo. So how can pet food brands face the growing challenge of standing out to and building trust with discerning pet parents? One answer is provenance. Specifically, being proudly and transparently ‘Made in the UK’. While other industries like…
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May- 2025 -

28 May

Retailers

Pets at Home FY profits rise 14% to £120m despite flat revenues

Pets at Home has seen its profit before tax rise 14% to £120.6m for the year ended 27 March 2025, following strong growth in its veterinary sector. Its vet group consumer revenue was up 13%, with record sales supported by higher visits, average transaction values and significant growth in Care…
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Apr- 2025 -

25 April

Trade Organisations

OATA calls for simplified tariff regime on US imports

OATA has written to the Department for Business and Trade to raise concerns over potential US retaliatory tariffs, with OATA chief executive Dominic Whitmee urging for a simplified regime and lower tariffs to benefit the UK aquatics industry. In its letter, the trade organisation highlighted three key issues that could…
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Mar- 2025 -

31 March

Retailers

Pets at Home warns of profit drop in FY26

Pets at Home has revealed that it expects its retail profits to drop in FY26 to within a range of £115m to £125m, as a result of the uncertain economic backdrop for both demand and inflation. The retailer also stated that it expects increased costs of around £30m following changes…
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Feb- 2025 -

6 February

Economy

BoE cuts interest rates to 4.5%

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to cut interest rates from 4.75% to 4.5%, the lowest level since June 2023, but warned that GDP growth has been “weaker than expected”. At its meeting this week, the bank’s monetary policy committee voted by a majority of 7–2 to reduce the…
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Jun- 2024 -

4 June

Economy

UK sales slightly increase by 0.7% in May

UK total retail sales increased by 0.7% year on year in May, against a growth of 3.9% in May 2023. This was above the 3-month average growth of 0.3% and below the 12-month average growth of 2.0%. Food sales increased 3.6% year on year over the three months to May,…
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May- 2024 -

24 May

Economy

Retail sales slump 2.3% in April amid wet weather

Retail sales fell by 2.3% in volume over April, following a fall of 0.2% in March, as the retail sector was hampered by ongoing wet weather over the period. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), sales volumes were down across most sectors, with non-food stores particularly “doing badly”…
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Feb- 2024 -

16 February

Economy

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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Dec- 2023 -

1 December

Economy

Early signs of footfall recovery ahead of festive trading, BRC finds

The retail sector experienced early signs of footfall recovery in November as total UK footfall decreased by 0.7% in November(YoY), an improvement on -5.7% in October, according to the latest data from the BRC. High Street footfall decreased by 1.7%, an improvement on -4.6% in October, whereas Retail Parks again…
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