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.
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Feb- 2019 -12 FebruaryAwards
Natures Menu in top 100 of Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200
Raw and natural pet food manufacturer, Natures Menu, has been named in the top 100 companies of The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200. The 10th annual Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 league table ranks Britainโs mid market private companies with the fastest-growing international sales. Placed 95 out of…
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Nov- 2018 -29 NovemberCurrent Affairs
A challenging retail environment
The last few months have been tough for UK retailers and with pressure on the high street unlikely to let up any time soon, factors such as Brexit, rising costs and online competition have left British merchants with little to celebrate. Although the macroeconomic picture seems to have improved more…
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1 NovemberBusiness
Bank of England puts hold on interest rates due to Brexit uncertainty
The Bank of England has placed interest rates on hold following growing uncertainty around Brexit. A vote to leave rates unchanged held by the bankโs Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was in favour of leaving rates at 0.75% by 9-0. Financial markets are currently indicating that rates will not rise until…
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Oct- 2018 -31 OctoberFeatures
Swipe right to borrow my pet
It seems in 2018 there is nothing that cannot be obtained with the swipe of a smartphone or click of a mouse. The hustle and bustle of London and other large cities has led to the rise of the โgig-economyโ – app-driven services, odd jobs, and deliveries on-demand – seeing…
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3 OctoberFeatures
Selling in the pet industry
Selling products and services in the pet industry has seen a huge boom in recent years. Owners are reporting that they see their pet as a member of the family and their shopping habits have changed to match that. Health and welfare often out competing price when it comes to…
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Sep- 2018 -12 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
PIF education manager announced as chair of new qualification panel
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced that its education manager, Vicky Skinner, has been appointed by the Department for Education (DfE) as the chair of a new employer panel designing the content of the new set of T Levels within the animal welfare and management sector. Skinner will be…
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11 SeptemberBusiness
Fur Babies named one of UK’s top โSmall Biz 100โ
Bristol-based handmade pet product and dog treats manufacturer Fur Babies has been named as one of the UKโs top โSmall Biz 100โ by Small Business Saturday. The company has been selected as a trailblazer in the 100-day run up to the Small Business Saturday event, which takes place across the…
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Aug- 2018 -31 AugustManufacturers
Cotswold Raw sees tripe-based sales triple
Pet food manufacturer Cotswold Raw has reported an increase in interest in its tripe-based products in the last four months, with the sales of the product category tripling. The company has two tripe-themed offers: a beef and tripe complete meal and lambโs tripe chunks. Tripe is a natural element of…
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7 AugustCharities
Forthglade presented with engraved step for charity support
The South West Coast Path Association, the charity that champions and protects the National Trail, presented a specially engraved step to Devon-based natural dog food makers Forthglade, who were one of the first businesses to get behind its campaign. Part of Forthgladeโs donation has enabled the SWCPA to invest in…
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Jul- 2018 -5 JulyBusiness
England/Colombia World Cup win scores UK a ยฃ1.3bn economy boost
Englandโs penalty shootout victory against Colombia has given the UK economy a ยฃ1.33bn boost according to new figures. The figures from the Centre for Retail Research (CRR) show that the UK will benefit from a ยฃ2.72bn boost if England make the final. It is thought that the majority of the…
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