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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Apr- 2020 -21 AprilCoronavirus
Companies House suspends strike-offs amid Covid-19 crisis
Companies House has announced it has temporarily paused its strike off process to prevent companies being dissolved amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The government announced changes to Companies House enforcement last week (16 April), which gives businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak the time they need to update their records and…
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21 AprilCoronavirus
Covid-19: Two thirds of practices see turnover halved
Two thirds (66%) of veterinary practices have reported that their weekly turnover has been reduced by more than half, according to the RCVS pandemic survey. More than 500 veterinary practices responded to the survey conducted by the RCVS, which had the aim of gauging the impact of the coronavirus.ย Around…
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20 AprilCharities
Covid-19: 95% of animal rescue centres have lost up to half of their income
The Association of Dogs and Cats Homes survey has revealed that 95% of its members have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, as UK animal rescue centres have lost up to half of their income during the outbreak. The Association of Dogs and Cat Homes (ADCH) announced their members were…
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20 AprilCoronavirus
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme portal goes live
The portal for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is now live, with the government saying that businesses with validated claims will receive payments within at least six days. Under the scheme announced last month, employers can claim a grant covering 80% of the wages for a furloughed employee, subject to…
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20 AprilFeatures
Covid-19: The impact on the pet and veterinary industry
As the lockdown continues in many countries across the globe, pets will be pleased to have the unwavering company of their owners. Whilst this can only be a good thing for pets, as with the majority of sectors, Covid-19 has had a significant impact on revenues in the broader pet…
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17 AprilVeterinary
Willows Veterinary Centre donates lifesaving medical equipment amid Covid-19 crisis
Solihull-based Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service has donated lifesaving medical equipment to South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) to help them fight the Covid-19 virus. The veterinary practice donated the Trust, which serves hospitals in Warwick, Leamington Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon and Shipston-on-Stour, with adult and paediatric breathing systems and filters…
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17 AprilFeatures
How to help your business navigate Covid-19: Now and in the future
Itโs a challenging time to be in business, whether youโre part of the supply chain or a customer-facing retail business.ย ย ย With all the challenges of social distancing and people being encouraged to stay home, itโs difficult enough to bring in both your staff and your customers and try to keep…
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16 AprilEconomy
Government extends lockdown for โat leastโ three more weeks
The government has announced an extension to the coronavirus lockdown for โat leastโ a further three weeks. The decision was announced at todayโs (16 April) press briefing which was led by foreign secretary Dominic Raab. It also comes after Raab led an emergency Cobra committee and cabinet meetings about the…
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16 AprilCoronavirus
Lintbells launches #RescueYourRescue fundraiser
Lintbells has announced the launch #RescueYourRescue, a nationwide emergency fund-raising appeal to support pet rescue charities affected by the pandemic.ย ย The pet supplement company has launched the appeal alongside broadcaster Peter Purves, who is the voice of Crufts.ย The #RescueYourRescue campaign is set to deliver โvital financeโ to pet rescue…
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16 AprilCoronavirus
Respect your vet, BVA urges pet owners
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is asking all pet owners to respect their veterinary teams and their professional judgements as the nationwide lockdown continues. The announcement comes after members of the BVA have reportedly received abuse or โundueโ pressure from frustrated clients.ย Since the nationwide lockdown began on 23 March,…
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