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 -8 AprilFeatures
The effect on the pet industry as we adapt to a new normal
Those of us who are lucky enough to already have pets can take joy in knowing that there is another (be they non-human) member of the family with them during this time of isolation. As we try to adjust to the new world we are living in, with many of…
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7 AprilFeatures
Six ways to keep your dog healthy amid coronavirus pandemic
In light of the recent outbreak of COVID-19, moreย pet owners are finding themselves indoors for longer periods of time, without access to doggy day-care or walking services. Dog joint supplement company, YuMOVE have created six top tips to keep your dog active and healthy during self-isolation. 1) Teach them tricks…
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6 AprilRetailers
Online pet food prices increase amid Covid-19 virus outbreak, report finds
A new report by the Office for National Statistics has revealed an increase in online prices on pet food amid the coronavirus pandemic. The report revealed a 3.1% increase in price for the two weeks between 16-22 March and 23-29 March, with an average of an increase of 1.1% per…
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3 AprilRetailers
Covid-19: Bira welcomes call for more loan access
A government pledge to pressure banks into supporting small business during the coronavirus pandemic has been welcomed by the Pet Product Retail Association parent company the British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA). The business secretary Alok Sharma recently called on high street lenders to ease access of the Coronavirus Business Interruption…
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3 AprilCharities
Covid-19: The Kennel Club and The Kennel Club charities emergency relief initiative
The Kennel Club, the Kennel Club Charitable Trust (KCCT) and the Kennel Club Educational Trust (KCET) have announced their intention to support canine organisations in their communities which may be suffering genuine financial hardship as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The Kennel Club has agreed to credits totalling ยฃ25,000…
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3 AprilIndustry News
Keep chocolate away from pets this Easter, urges BVA
The BVA is urging pet owners to keep chocolate Easter treats out of reach from pets in order to avoid an emergency trip to the vets during the ongoing pandemic. The association warned that strict Covid-19 measures mean that vets are only able to see emergency cases, follow strict social…
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3 AprilEconomy
Chancellor unveils new measures to SME loan scheme
Chancellor of the exchequer Rishi Sunak has unveiled a major overhaul to his previously announced SME loan scheme. Initially, the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) was aimed at businesses unable to secure regular commercial financing as the virus took its toll on the UKโs economy. However, according to Sky…
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2 AprilCoronavirus
Pets at Home to beat guidance amid spiked demand
Pets at Home has revealed that its closing weeks of full-year trading saw โexceptional levels of demandโ amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. In the period ended 26 March 2020, existing customers increased their average basket size, whilst new customers have accessed its pet products and healthcare services. Trading was largely…
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1 AprilRetailers
Banks are failing independent retailers in Covid-19 crisis, says BIRA
High street banks are failing to support small independent retailers in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis, a new membersโ survey by the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has revealed. Bira asked its members three questions about the support theyโve received following the outbreak of coronavirus โ and the results…
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1 AprilCoronavirus
Covid-19: RCVS announces changes to renewal fee payments
The RCVS has announced new measures to enable the cost ofย annual renewal fees to be spread out over the course of the year in light of the continuing pandemic. The measures were agreed by its council, and will allow UK members to not pay their full renewal fee in…
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