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- 2017 -22 SeptemberIndustry News
Cornish brand launches new fish-based pet treats
New brand, Purely Fish, has entered the dog treat market. Launched within the last six months, it produces pet treats created from fish ‘fit for human consumption’. Made from natural ingredients, Purely Fish dog treats are rich in Omega 3, gluten free, hypoallergenic and low in calories. In the UK, Purely…
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15 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Puppies sedated to smuggle them across the border, claims charity
Puppies have been sedated to smuggle them across the border without any documentation, claims a new report from Dogs Trust. The charity is calling on Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) to join its campaign to stop puppy smuggling today, after an undercover investigation discovered smugglers across Central and Eastern Europe…
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7 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
‘Collaboration is key to ensure dog breeding standards’, says Kennel Club
Local authorities could see a ten-fold increase in the number of dog breeders they are required to license under new government proposals, and the Kennel Club is warning that without full collaboration with its Assured Breeder Scheme it will simply become a stealth tax on responsible dog breeders and do…
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5 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
August sees retail sales increase
In August, UK retail sales increased by 1.3 percent on a like-for-like basis from August 2016, according to the BRC. On a total basis, sales rose 2.4 percent in August, against a decline of 0.3 percent in August 2016, which had been the poorest performance of the year. This is…
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Aug- 2017 -7 AugustCurrent Affairs
Cat treats see exponential growth
Sales of cat treats have more than doubled in the UK, according to new statistics. Euromonitor International has claimed that owners are increasingly humanising their cats, and are indulging them with greater frequency. Sales growth has also been strong in Eastern Europe particularly in Poland and the Czech Republic, where sales…
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Jun- 2017 -13 JuneEvents
PetQuip helps British suppliers access China’s pet market
The PetQuip association is offering UK exporters the opportunity to exhibit at the 2017 CIPS pet trade show. The event will be held in the National Convention and Exhibition Centre in Shanghai, China from 16 to 19 November. Following an exploratory visit to the China International Pet Show (CIPS) in Guangzhou last…
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Apr- 2017 -19 AprilCurrent Affairs
Spring brings a rise in shopper footfall
Footfall in March grew 1.3 percent on the previous year, the fastest growth since March 2014, reported the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The new figures are well above the three-month average of -0.2 percent. However, the new numbers are partly credited to a calendar distortion; March 2016 included Easter Sunday,…
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14 AprilCurrent Affairs
Dogs at risk from parasitic diseases this Easter
Met Office predictions for Easter weather have prompted vets to warn of an increased risk of blood-sucking ticks across the U.K. For the millions of dog keepers in the UK, the Easter bank holiday will often involve long leisurely walks, however due to the increased risk of tick bites keepers are urged…
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12 AprilIndustry News
BRC: Retail sales growth hits six-year low
UK retail sales have decreased 1 percent on a like-for-like basis, a report by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed. The latest BRC – KPMG Retail Sales Monitor – covering the five weeks from 26 February to 1 April – found total retail sales fell by 0.2 percent in…
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12 AprilCurrent Affairs
Rise in dogs poisoned by Easter chocolate, say vets
New figures from the British Veterinary Association (BVA) reveal two in three vets treated at least one case of chocolate poisoning last Easter. BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey, which polled over 1,600 UK vets, shows an increase in the number of vets seeing at least one dog with…
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