Easter
This coverage examines the impact of Easter on the UK petcare industry, focusing on seasonal trading opportunities for retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and supply chain operators. Pet Gazette reports on promotional campaigns, themed product launches, consumer spending trends, and case studies from pet businesses capitalising on the holiday period. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights to plan marketing strategies, manage stock, and maximise sales during this key seasonal event.
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Sep- 2023 -27 SeptemberManufacturers
Kormotech acquires new UK venture arm
Ukrainian pet food manufacturer Kormotech has established Kormotech Ventures, headquartered in London to combine investment and innovation strategies in international markets. The venture arm of Kormotech, as a stand-alone company, will focus on innovative pet care companies in Europe and the US seeking early-stage investment. In addition, the company will…
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5 SeptemberRetailers
Butternut Box raises £280m in new fundraising round
Butternut Box, the UK-based fresh dog food company, has announced it has raised £280m in its latest fundraising round from new investor General Atlantic, a global growth equity firm. Existing investor L Catterton, a global consumer-focused investment firm, also participated in the round, helping to further the brand’s presence in…
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May- 2023 -15 MayRetailers
Pet Safe Europe to unveil new sales team
Pet Safe Europe has announced that it will unveil a new sales team at Zoomark International. Guy Meade, will be appointed to the post of sales manager for Northern Europe. He will be responsible for sales in the UK, Nordics, Baltics and Eastern Europe. Nicki Hamilton has also been promoted…
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Apr- 2023 -19 AprilBusiness
Butternut Box acquires Polish pet food company PsiBufet
Butternut Box, the UK-based dog food company has announced the acquisition of PsiBufet, Poland’s fresh dog food company, expanding its European presence. Butternut Box has already established its brand in other European countries including Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium and now Poland. It claimed that since its inception in 2016, the company…
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4 AprilRetailers
Pets at Home stops sale and adoption of rabbits this Easter
Pet care specialist Pets at Home has confirmed that it is once again pausing the sale and adoption of rabbits at all of its 457 stores nationwide over the Easter weekend (7 to 10 April). The company said that this step has been taken to help put a stop to…
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3 AprilRetailers
Hug Pet Food launches new lamb and mint ready meals
Hug Pet Food is set to launch its new lamb with mint ready meals for dogs and just lamb for cats, this Easter. Each frozen prepared meal needs to be microwaved for a few minutes, left to cool slightly, and then given to your cat or dog. According to Hug…
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Apr- 2021 -7 AprilEconomy
UK retail footfall rises as lockdown comes to end
Footfall across all retail destinations in the UK has jumped by 8.5% in the last week, from the week before, as consumers prepare for the country’s exit from lockdown. Retail parks and high streets saw a footfall increase of 9% and 9.7%, according to data analyst Springboard. Meanwhile, footfall in…
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6 AprilTrade Organisations
Postman Pooch donates Easter treats to Dogs Trust
Ahead of the Easter weekend, Postman Pooch delivered 45 dog-friendly Easter eggs to Dogs Trust’s branch in Manchester. Founded in 2018 by Kyle Lovett-Blackwell and Ben Millar, Postman Pooch offers gifts, treats, and toys for dogs. On why he donated to Dogs Trust, Millar said: “When we launched Postman Pooch,…
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Mar- 2021 -19 MarchTrade Organisations
Import of puppies more than doubles amid lockdown
The import of puppies into the UK has risen “substantially” during lockdown, according to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). The government body’s annual statistics revealed that the number of dogs being commercially imported into the country has increased by more than 50% due to lockdown. The number of…
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Feb- 2021 -15 FebruaryCharities
Imports of dogs into the UK more than doubles amid lockdown
The number of dogs being commercially imported into the UK has risen by more than 50% during lockdown. According to the RSPCA, imports from Romania have grown by 67% from 19,489 to 32,525 as the demand for puppies soared in the UK. Annual statistics released by the Animal and Plant…
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