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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Jun- 2021 -21 JuneTrade Organisations
BPF slams gov’s commercial property rent moratorium extension
The British Property Federation (BPF) has come out against the government’s latest commercial property rent moratorium extension. Last week (16 June), the UK government announced a further extension of moratoriums on commercial property owners’ rights until March 2022. Legislation is set to be introduced later this session in parliament in…
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4 JuneManufacturers
Purina report outlines future trends in petcare market
A new Purina report has outlined eight trends that will reportedly impact the future of petcare. The third Purina in Society Report, which also details emerging challenges for the petcare industry, outlined the trends as: Increase of pet ownership Changes to the future of work as a result of the…
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May- 2021 -27 MayBusiness
Pets at Home sales top £1bn in FY21
Pets at Home has reported that group sales rose by 7.9% to £1.14bn in its financial report for the 52 weeks ended 25 March. The pet retailer also saw a 35.5% increase in statutory pre-tax profit to £116.4m over the period, with like-for-like sales also jumping 8.7%. For Pet at…
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26 MayGovernment & Legislation
BRC calls for increased protection as shop worker abuse jumps 7%
The BRC is continuing to push the government for a “statutory offence” for assaulting, threatening, or abusing retail workers, after staff report on average 455 incidents of violence and abuse each day. A study, which was conducted by the group as part of its ‘2021 Retail Crime Survey’, showed that…
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25 MayPet Owners
Vet’s Kitchen launches dog anxiety guidance ‘roadmap’
Vet’s Kitchen has launched a new “roadmap” to help pets adjust to life after Covid and help avoid the problems of separation anxiety. The five-point plan, with a “nod” to Boris Johnson’s roadmap out of lockdown, is set to help owners make sure their pets are reintroduced to the world…
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21 MayEconomy
Consumer confidence jumps six points in May
Consumer confidence in the UK has increased by six points to -9 in May 2021, according to GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index. The market research company primarily attributed this to the easing of lockdown restrictions and vaccine rollout, which it believes gave the country’s retail sector a much-needed boost. While respondents…
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18 MayTrade Organisations
Kennel Club launches post-lockdown guide for pet owners
The Kennel Club has launched its new “pay-by-paw” guide on life post-lockdown for new and seasoned dog owners. The new guide offers advice and guidance for owners on navigating life with their pets after the Covid-19 pandemic. It provides new information about travelling on ‘staycations’ with pets around the country…
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17 MayManufacturers
Clean deck dog treats provider Pawfect leads the field in freeze – dried thinking and makes its pet food debut
Until recently Pawfect Foods was probably best known for its extensive range of Himalayan chhurpi cheese treats, fruit Jerky (Nature’s Munch) and herbal infusions (Doggy’s Cuppa). NATURE’S FEAST (freeze-dried treats) However in early 2021 Pawfect extended its freeze-dried reach with a 5-strong, game-changing portfolio of all-natural, grain-free treats; three of…
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6 MayPet Owners
70% of pet owners want access to online treatment, says Joii Pet Care
70% of people agree that pets should be able to get medical assessments online and prescriptions delivered to their owners door, according to a study conducted by YouGov on behalf Joii Pet Care. The survey, which questioned 1,843 British pet owners, also found that 82% believe online veterinary services and…
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5 MayEvents
YKC launches two-month challenge for young dog owners
The Young Kennel Club (YKC) has launched a new two-month challenge for young dog owners looking to keep fit and active after the Covid-19 lockdown. The group, which is run by The Kennel Club, is inviting members of the YKC to go running with their dogs, in order to be…
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