Covid

Covid-19 had a profound and lasting impact on the UK pet industry, reshaping consumer habits, retail operations, and supply chain resilience. Under this tag, Pet Gazette explores how pet shops, distributors, and petcare brands navigated lockdown restrictions, staffing challenges, product shortages, and evolving customer expectations. We also report on the post-Covid trading landscape — including lasting shifts towards online sales, changes in in-store footfall, altered buying patterns, and recovery strategies. Coverage is tailored to support pet retailers and supply chain professionals adapting to the sector’s ongoing evolution in the wake of the pandemic.

Oct- 2025 -

22 October

Features

Is Pets at Home really a victim of a ‘subdued’ pet market?

“It’s not just one issue behind Pets at Home’s challenges. A squeeze on household budgets, rising costs in real estate and shifts in consumer behaviour have combined with the challenges of delivering a broad ‘pet care platform’ strategy,” says Anna King, a retail consultant, of the troubles facing the UK’s…
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3 October

Retailers

Petpals Maldon owners win Great British Franchisee Award

A husband-and-wife team running a Petpals franchise in Essex have won a Great British Franchisee Award, one of the UK’s top honours for franchise businesses. Bev and Phil Haydon, who own Petpals Chelmsford, Maldon and Danbury, were recognised for staff retention, customer service and community involvement. The award follows their…
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Aug- 2025 -

19 August

Features

Hear from Purina’s BetterWithPets Prize winners on how they’ve transformed their organisations

Across the UK, inspiring organisations are using the pet-human bond to change lives. From offering emotional support in care homes to detecting serious illness through scent, countless initiatives have proved that pets can do more than bring joy – they can help people recover, reconnect and thrive. Now, with support…
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Mar- 2025 -

27 March

Veterinary

Dial A Vet makes UK debut

Australian telehealth veterinary service, Dial a Vet has announced its expansion into Canada, the USA, and the UK. Priced at £30 GBP per consultation, this rollout offers 24/7 access to Australian veterinarians.The service connects users with licensed Australian vets through secure video calls, offering guidance on pet health, behavior, and…
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19 March

Retailing

Mars appoints two regional presidents

Mars has announced the appointments of Deri Watkins and Paolo Rigamonti as new regional presidents for its Pet Nutrition division. Following five-and-a-half years leading Pet Nutrition Europe, Watkins has been appointed regional president, Pet Nutrition Developed Asia Pacific (APAC). Previously general manager of Pet Nutrition UK, Ireland and Nordics, Rigamonti,…
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Aug- 2024 -

8 August

Pet Owners

Puppy market returning to ‘more normal’, says puppies.co.uk

New data has revealed that there are currently 36 buyers per litter available in the UK down from the first half of 2021 where there were 99 buyers per litter, according to data from puppies.co.uk. This means that there are many puppies going unsold causing breeders to lower their prices,…
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2 August

Veterinary

Labrador launches new at-home lateral flow tests

Labrador, a provider of at-home pet tests, has announced the launch of the UK’s first lateral flow tests to detect 12 most common pet viruses and infections at home. Developed in collaboration with TV vet Dr Scott Miller, these at-home tests just require a simple swab test in either a…
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May- 2024 -

20 May

Sponsored

Solupet Supplement’s latest research reveals canine cognitive crisis looming

As dogs age, they face a growing risk of cognitive decline akin to humans. Recent research reveals that thirty (30) million dogs in the US have visited their vets for cognition concerns, yet viable treatments remain scarce. Among two of the top interventions, fish oil and milk thistle lack scientific…
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Mar- 2024 -

15 March

Economy

High street faces ‘unprecedented challenge’ says BIRA

The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) has said that the UK High Street is facing “unprecedented challenges” following the release of new data on retail occupancy. High-profile retail restructuring and administrations have resulted in a net of 14 store closures a day during 2023, according to research from LDC and…
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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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