Derbyshire

This coverage focuses on petcare industry activity in Derbyshire, highlighting news and developments affecting retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and service providers in the region. Pet Gazette reports on local business growth, store openings, supplier partnerships, and community initiatives, alongside trends in consumer demand and product innovation. Coverage also examines how Derbyshire’s pet trade connects with national supply chains, offering insights and case studies to help industry professionals strengthen operations and market reach.

Sep- 2017 -

29 September

Current Affairs

Pet crematorium fraudster left beloved pets in field

A fraudster, who managed to take thousands of pounds from grieving pet owners, has been ordered to pay back over £75,000. Derbyshire-based Emma Bent took money from grieving owners to provide a proper cremation, but instead left their bodies to rot in a field. Bent was previously jailed in 2009…
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Aug- 2017 -

24 August

Current Affairs

Rescue centre benefits from LazyLawn®

Dogs at an animal rescue centre in Burton-on-Trent can now relax on soft artificial grass in their kennels this National Dog Day, thanks to LazyLawn®. In support of the national awareness day, LazyLawn® has donated offcuts of high quality artificial grass to the Hillfield Animal Home (RSPCA Burton-on-Trent and District Branch).…
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Aug- 2016 -

22 August

Retailers

Parrot specialist moves to new home

A pet shop that specialises in selling parrots has opened its doors at its new Leicestershire home. Midland Parrots was based at a garden centre in Ibstock for seven years. The company had to find new premises when the owner needed the space for other purposes. Midland Parrots has now set up a…
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Oct- 2015 -

2 October

Events

Entries received for Pet Industry Federation Awards 2015

The Pet Industry Federation have announced the finalists in this year’s PIF Awards. This year’s finalists are: Pet Retail Chain of the Year – sponsored by Natures Menu Pets Corner, Warminster Independent Retailer of the Year – sponsored by Intelligent Retail Betty & Butch, Manchester Ingleby Pet Supplies, Teeside Nurture…
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Feb- 2013 -

1 February

Funny

More Th>n reveals Pet Pad of the Year

More Th>n Pet Insurance has revealed the winner of its inaugural ‘Pet Pad of the Year’ competition, which gives a whole new meaning to the expression in the dog house. The winning entry belongs to Wellington, a two-year-old St. Bernard, who lives in a half-storey replica of his owner’s house…
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