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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May- 2018 -1 MayRetailers
Solid first-quarter growth for online retail orders
Online retail delivery order volumes were up 9.6 percent year-on-year in March, according to the latest data from the IMRG MetaPack UK Delivery Index. This completes what has been a solid first-quarter for online retail order volumes, with total growth for the quarter increasing by 12.5 percent, just short of…
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Apr- 2018 -23 AprilRetailers
Record online retail sales growth in March
Online UK retail sales grew by 18.9 percent year-on-year (YoY) in March, as the high street reported the steepest year-on-year drop in footfall since 2010. Weekly analysis revealed growth doubled to 27 percent in the final week over Easter, increasing from 13 percent the previous week. Both clothing, and beer,…
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16 AprilRetailers
March retail footfall sees steepest decline in eight years
Footfall in March decreased by six percent, compared with the positive rate of 1.3 percent seen in March 2017. There was no growth in footfall for any UK regions, and the most notable declines (year-on-year) were seen in Greater London, -7.5 percent, the South East, -6.5 percent, and in the…
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10 AprilBusiness
Easter retail sales ‘didn’t measure up’: KPMG
Easter retail sales did not “measure up” to expectations, with overall UK retail sales increasing by 1.4% in March from last year, according to KPMG. New figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) show, on a total basis, sales rose 2.3% in March, against a decline of 0.2% in March…
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Mar- 2018 -29 MarchRetailers
A quarter of SME retailers expect to see Easter sales increase
A quarter of SME retailers expect to see an increase in sales activity over the Easter bank holiday weekend, according to a study commissioned by Royal Mail. The study found that 69 percent of SME retailers feel they are fully prepared for the Easter bank holiday weekend opportunity in terms…
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19 MarchIndustry News
Pets at Home stops Easter rabbit sales
Pets at Home’s has made the decision to stop the sale of rabbits and adoption of rabbits at its 440 stores during this Easter Period. The retailer is instead holding a series of free workshops this Easter. Attendees can get up close and personal and learn some fun facts about…
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Feb- 2018 -19 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Pets in the North East and London fared best this Valentine’s Day
Dogs in Newcastle and London were the most pampered pets over Valentine’s Day this year, according to new research. Twice as many pet owners in the North East and London gave their pet a Valentine’s Day gift this year than the rest of the UK. And the most pampered…
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Jan- 2018 -17 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
41 animal charities urge government to ‘put words into action’ on post-Brexit welfare
The UK Centre for Animal Law and Wildlife and Countryside Link have released a report ‘Brexit – getting the best deal for animals’ calling on the UK Government to “turn words into action” for animals. The report is supported by 41 animal welfare charities in the UK, who have joined…
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Dec- 2017 -21 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Derby vets help save African animals
Two vets and an equine nurse have given up their time this Christmas to fly to Rwanda, the Gambia and the Maldives, to support international charities who care for a variety of animals from donkeys and cattle to turtles, by providing on-the-ground veterinary expertise and training. Scarsdale Vet’s Robert Howard…
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Oct- 2017 -4 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Charity asks government for further animal cruelty measures
The Dogs Trust has commended the government’s intentions on cracking down on animal cruelty offences. The government recently committed to increasing the maximum sentence from six months to five years, in line with Northern Ireland. In a statement the charity said: “The government’s move to increase the sentencing for animal…
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