Distribution Centre

This coverage explores the role of distribution centres in the UK petcare industry, focusing on their importance to retailers, wholesalers, and suppliers in ensuring efficient product flow. Pet Gazette reports on new facility openings, technology adoption, logistics strategies, and case studies from across the pet retail supply chain. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights into operational efficiency, inventory management, and innovations that strengthen distribution networks and support business growth.

Nov- 2025 -

27 November

Retailers

IPN opens £6m head office and distribution centre in Thirsk

Inspired Pet Nutrition has opened a new head office and distribution centre in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, following a £6m investment aimed at supporting the company’s operational growth. The development brings together administrative functions and logistics at a single site. The new head office has been designed to accommodate hybrid working…
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Jul- 2025 -

31 July

Retailers

Pets at Home lowers FY guidance amid subdued market growth

Pets at Home has lowered its FY26 guidance after a subdued first quarter saw a fall in retail revenues, as the group reported there was no growth in the pet retail market over the period. In the quarter ended 17 July 2025, group revenues fell by 1.9% year-on-year to £435m,…
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May- 2025 -

28 May

Retailers

Pets at Home FY profits rise 14% to £120m despite flat revenues

Pets at Home has seen its profit before tax rise 14% to £120.6m for the year ended 27 March 2025, following strong growth in its veterinary sector. Its vet group consumer revenue was up 13%, with record sales supported by higher visits, average transaction values and significant growth in Care…
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Mar- 2025 -

31 March

Retailers

Pets at Home warns of profit drop in FY26

Pets at Home has revealed that it expects its retail profits to drop in FY26 to within a range of £115m to £125m, as a result of the uncertain economic backdrop for both demand and inflation. The retailer also stated that it expects increased costs of around £30m following changes…
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Jan- 2025 -

28 January

Retailers

Pets at Home maintains guidance as Q3 revenue drops 0.2%

Pets at Home has maintained its full-year profit guidance despite the fact that its total group revenue fell 0.2% to £361.6m for the 12 weeks ended 2 January 2025. Its persistence comes as the company saw its consumer revenue increase 2.3% to £468m during the period. Pets at Home stated…
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May- 2024 -

29 May

Retailers

Pets at Home PBT drops 3.2%

Pets at Home has revealed that its underlying profit-before-tax dropped 3.2% year-on-year to £132m for the year ended 28 March 2024. The company said it expected this drop as a result of short-term availability issues as it transitioned to its new distribution centre and weaker performance of discretionary accessories. This…
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Feb- 2024 -

28 February

Manufacturers

I’Anson appoints commercial director ahead of £20m mill opening

UK-based animal feed manufacturer I’Anson Bros has appointed Andrew Richardson as its new commercial director following the opening of its new £20m+ feed mill and distribution centre. Richardson has “extensive” experience within the agri, retail, equine/leisure and fuel sectors having previously held the roles of managing director and group CEO…
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20 February

Charities

Pet’s Up makes Ukraine donation

Pet’s Up has answered the Pet Industry Federation’s appeal for donations to Ukraine with a sizable stock donation. The company has sent 160 boxes of Chewllagen chews to the country from its distribution centre in Oldenzaal, Netherlands. Chewllagen, the chewable collagen treats for dogs, made with beef or chicken protein,…
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20 February

Retailers

Pets at Home appoints new retail COO

Pets at Home has announced the appointment of Anja Madsen as its new chief operating officer – Retail, effective early April 2024. Madsen has retail experience in both the UK and Denmark, having held “prominent” positions at Tesco and Sainsbury’s, and most recently serving as CEO of føtex, a premier…
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Jan- 2024 -

31 January

Retailers

Jollyes posts record-breaking Xmas sales

Jollyes has announced that it posted record-breaking Christmas sales with like-for-like sales up 13% for the five weeks ended 31 December 2023. The final week before Christmas was Jollyes strongest seven-day trading period in its history with almost 45%more customers than the previous year and 26% on a like-for-like basis.…
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