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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Dec- 2016 -8 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Disputes cost small businesses ยฃ11.6 billion
Small firms in England and Wales are being cost at least ยฃ11.6 billion each year due to disputes, according to new research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). FSBโs latest report, โTied Up: Unravelling the dispute resolution process for small firmsโ, reveals for the first time the scale of…
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Nov- 2016 -24 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Trading ‘softer’ for Pets at Home
Pets at Home has reported ‘softer’ trading than in the first half of the year. Itย also reported that the businessย may be affected by the “prolonged uncertainty over the UK’s exit terms from the European Union, and the continued weakness in Sterling.” In a statement the company said Brexit “could lead…
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Oct- 2016 -27 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Under 20% of autistic adults are employed full time
Just 16 percent of autistic adults are in full time work, according to The National Autistic Society. New research reveals that this figure has remained the same for the last decade. The charity feels it is time to change. The charity states: “We’re calling on the Government to tackle the…
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Sep- 2016 -12 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
PetQuip and URICA offer members debt-free access to cash
URICA, the government-backed early payment network for SMEs, has partnered withย Gardenex and its pet division, PetQuip, to offer businesses access to cash. PetQuip, aย trade association for manufacturers and suppliers of petcare goods and services,ย has announced that its members will runย no risk, receive zero debt, and have no fear of late…
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12 SeptemberEconomy
Gardenex offers members debt-free access to cash
URICA, the government-backed early payment network for SMEs, has partnered withย Gardenex to offer businesses access to cash. Gardenex,ย UKโs federation of garden and leisure manufacturers,ย has announced that its members will runย no risk, receive zero debt, and have no fear of late or non-payment of their invoices. Gardenexโs members can accessย URICA’s online…
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1 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
National Living Wage hits small firms’ profits, finds FSB
Information from The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) found that the National Living Wage (NLW) has impacted on small firms’ profits. The SBโs 2016 Q2 Small Business Index, discovered that 47 per cent of small businesses now say wages are the main contributor to the rising cost of doing business.…
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Aug- 2016 -22 AugustLatest News
Small businesses lose billions due to unfair contract terms
Over half of small firms have been subject to unfair contract terms with suppliers, costing almost ยฃ4 billion in the last three years New research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) suggests suppliers are failing to make auto-rollover clauses clear up front (24 percent), tying businesses into lengthy notice…
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22 AugustCurrent Affairs
Small businesses lose billions due to unfair contract terms
Over half of small firms have been subject to unfair contract terms with suppliers, costing almost ยฃ4 billion in the last three years New research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) suggests suppliers are failing to make auto-rollover clauses clear up front (24 percent), tying businesses into lengthy notice…
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2 AugustCurrent Affairs
Startups Awards open for entries
New businesses across the UK have the opportunity to receive recognition as this year’sย Startups Awards opens for entries. Start-ups of all sizes and industries can make their case for why they are amongst Britain’s most exciting business prospects, before being scrutinised by an expert judging panel including Cath Kidston MBE,…
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Jun- 2016 -22 JuneCurrent Affairs
The EU Referendum and what it means for you
Weโve all heard the debates and seen the news stories but what does the referendum mean for your business? On Thursday 23 June the UK will decide whether it chooses to remain in the European Union or whether it leaves. In 1975, Britain held a referendum shortly after joining the…
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