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Economy

Economic conditions have a direct impact on consumer spending, supply chain costs, and trading performance across the UK pet industry. Pet Gazette tracks how inflation, interest rates, labour shortages, and broader macroeconomic pressures affect pet retailers, wholesalers, and brand distributors. Coverage includes commentary on pet sector resilience during downturns, price sensitivity among shoppers, and shifts in demand for premium vs value ranges. We also report on government economic policy, retail footfall data, and financial forecasts relevant to pet businesses navigating changing market conditions.

Economy

Economic conditions have a direct impact on consumer spending, supply chain costs, and trading performance across the UK pet industry. Pet Gazette tracks how inflation, interest rates, labour shortages, and broader macroeconomic pressures affect pet retailers, wholesalers, and brand distributors. Coverage includes commentary on pet sector resilience during downturns, price sensitivity among shoppers, and shifts in demand for premium vs value ranges. We also report on government economic policy, retail footfall data, and financial forecasts relevant to pet businesses navigating changing market conditions.

Middle East conflict to weigh on UK growth, EY warns

While growth is expected to rise to 1.2% in 2027, this still remains below the 1.4% rate…

BoE continues to hold interest rates at 3.75%

The bank acknowledged that the ongoing war in the Middle East ‘means that prospects for…

BoE cuts interest rates to 3.75%

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75%, the lowest the…

Doggy Doggy Yum Yum manufacturer launches £300k crowdfund

Doggy Doggy Yum Yum manufacturer Baboo Gelato has launched a £300,000 crowdfunding campaign…

UK retail footfall dips 1.3% in October

Retail footfall across the UK fell 1.3% in October compared with the same month last year,…

BoE holds interest rates at 4% ahead of Budget

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to keep interest rates steady at 4% ahead of the…

Is Pets at Home really a victim of a ‘subdued’ pet market?

“It’s not just one issue behind Pets at Home’s challenges. A squeeze on household budgets,…

Petpals and BFA join forces to promote franchising

Pet care franchise Petpals has partnered with the British Franchise Association (BFA) to…

Why provenance is the pet industry’s quiet superpower

These days, “natural” claims are on everything from supermarket chicken to shampoo. So how…

UCLan opens new £40m veterinary school

The University of Central Lancashire has opened the UK’s eleventh school of veterinary…