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 โ 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 sectorโs ongoing evolution in the wake of the pandemic.
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Jun- 2020 -29 JuneManufacturers
Blagdon launches new Amphibious IQ scrappage scheme
Blagdon has announced the launch of its new Amphibious IQ scrappage scheme and is inviting aquatic retailers to sign up for a pond pump recycling scheme. The scheme has been launched to help โencourageโ a more eco-friendly and energy saving approach to pond keeping. Andrew Paxton, development manager at Blagdon,…
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29 JuneFeatures
Q&A with Robert Shaw
How is Beco dealing with the current Covid-19 pandemic? Undoubtedly it has been a challenging time but like everyone else, we were shocked and challenged by the pandemic, before and during lockdown. We have found ways to deal with it, obviously the safety of our employees were our main concern…
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26 JuneFeatures
Helping your dog overcome anxiety and stress
The recent changes to peopleโs everyday lives may have caused some disruption to your dogโs daily routines, resulting in them feeling overwhelmed or anxious. For many dog owners, it may be difficult to know when your dog is experiencing anxiety, and different situations may trigger some dogs in different ways.ย …
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25 JuneManufacturers
Pet Place launches campaign to save North Wales zoo
Pet Place has announced its partnership with The Welsh Mountain Zoo in a bid to save it from closing amid the pandemic. The zooโs team has continued to provide care and support for more than 140 species, but with no revenue coming in they are struggling to meet the siteโs…
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25 JuneVeterinary
BVA join forces with other healthcare professions to launch petition for business rates relief
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is appealing to the profession to support and widely share a new petition urging the government to grant business rates relief to human and animal healthcare providers affected by Covid-19. The petition, led by the British Dental Association (BDA), calls on the Government to allow…
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23 JuneIndustry News
FEDIAF holds first virtual AGM due to pandemic
The European Pet Food Federation (FEDIAF) held its first virtual AGM with 135 attendees from industry, authorities, academia and partners from the Global Alliance of Pet Food Associations.ย With its theme, โSupporting Pets in Society, Today and Tomorrowโ, the event included presentations by regulatory, packaging and behaviour experts. Thomas Meyer,…
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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 โslap in the faceโ for key workers and calls…
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22 JuneCoronavirus
Cheshire Police warn of rise in pet scams during coronavirus pandemic
Police in Cheshire have warned the public of a rise in pet buying scams during the Covid-19 pandemic. During the start of lockdown, West Midlands Police warned the public against buying pets online without visiting them first, as they fear criminals are taking advantage of the current Covid-19 pandemic. Online…
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19 JuneCoronavirus
92% of shopworkers oppose longer Sunday working hours, says Usdaw
Some 92% of retail staff in England have opposed large shops opening for more than six hours on a Sunday, as the government considers deregulating Sunday trading. According to a survey by shopworkers trade union Usdaw, 66% of the 11,000 retail staff said they feel they are pressured to work…
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18 JuneFeatures
Coronavirus diaries: PetPlace
PetPlace has introduced cutting-edge social distancing and safety measures to ensure the wellbeing of its customers during the coronavirus pandemic. The retailer, which has sites across North Wales, is the first in the UK to install Record FlowControl at its Abergele store, a revolutionary automated system that only allows a…
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