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.
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Mar- 2020 -24 MarchEconomy
PIF comments on business closures amid Covid-19 outbreak
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has released a statement regarding pet business closures amid the recent outbreak of the Covid-19 virus. Guidance published yesterday (23 March) by the government confirmed that pet retailers would be “exempted” from closure during this lockdown. The statement read: “It is clear that the Government’s…
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24 MarchCharities
Animal Health Trust faces closure
The Animal Health Trust charity has announced it faces “imminent closure” following a period of financial troubles. The charity said that it has recently been facing “dire financial constraints”, and revealed that the recent coronavirus pandemic has directly impacted its funding. Its executive committee is now seeking emergency funding, including…
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23 MarchCoronavirus
PM bans ‘non-essential retail’, instructs public to stay at home
The UK public are only allowed to venture out of their homes for essential supplies and one exercise outing per day, or face fines, under new measures introduced this evening by the prime minister. In a recorded address filmed in No 10 Downing Street, Boris Johnson said the police will…
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23 MarchIndustry News
FCA asks companies to delay preliminary financial accounts
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has requested companies which were due to issue its preliminary trading updates in the next few days to delay publication, amid the ongoing disruptions caused by the outbreak of the coronavirus. The FCA urged all listed companies to observe a moratorium on the publication of its…
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20 MarchCurrent Affairs
Covid-19: Government to pay 80% of salary to staff unable to work
Chancellor Sunak Rishi has said the government will pay 80% of wages for employees who aren’t able to work due to the coronavirus, up to £2,500 a month according to the BBC. The “unprecedented measure” comes as the government has unveiled more plans to protect jobs and businesses amid the…
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20 MarchCharities
The Kennel Club temporarily shuts its office amid Covid-19 outbreak
UK charity The Kennel Club has announced the closure of its offices, amid the recent outbreak of the Covid-19 outbreak. The company has revealed in a statement, by the close of business today, its Clarges Street offices will be closed. Soon after this, its Aylesbury site will also close. It…
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20 MarchVeterinary
BVA calls on government to support veterinary practices
The BVA has written to the government asking them to include veterinary practices in their support of businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The plea follows Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiling of a £350bn package of measures, including rates relief and grants to support retail and hospitality businesses affected by the…
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20 MarchCharities
Dogs Trust implements new measures amid Covid-19 outbreak
The Dogs Trust has announced that it has introduced a “plan of action” to allow its continued operation, after “closely monitoring” the government’s advice regarding coronavirus. The first measure introduced is the introduction of an appointment-only system for its rehoming centres, effective 21 March. No walk-in members of the public…
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19 MarchTechnology
Pet care app launches 24/7 service
Pet care app Joii announced it will now be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as the Covid-19 virus unfolds. The app allows pet owners to hold video consultations with vets, with 35 experienced, UK-based vet surgeons and nurses on hand to provide veterinary care advice. As…
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19 MarchVeterinary
TVM UK offers virtual CPD training
Animal health group TVM UK has announced plans to help veterinary practices continue with CPD studies during the Covid-19 pandemic. The group will now offer veterinary surgeons and nurses CPD sessions via a live virtual stream. The sessions are to take place at lunchtimes, and aims to keep those in…
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