Edinburgh
This coverage reports on petcare industry news and business developments in Edinburgh, serving professionals across the city’s retail, wholesale, and supply chain sectors. Pet Gazette covers independent pet shops, major retail chains, distributors, wholesalers, and logistics providers, offering insights into local market trends, store openings, regulatory updates, and commercial growth opportunities. From retail operations to supply chain management, our Edinburgh coverage helps pet trade professionals stay informed and competitive.
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Mar- 2022 -21 MarchFeatures
The ethical age is now
Why is it so important to be an ethical firm? I hope one day soon this won’t even be a question we need to answer in the pet industry. I was interviewed recently at our stand at Crufts by The Telegraph for being the first vegan pet food brand at…
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Jan- 2022 -20 JanuaryLatest News
Jollyes sets sights on expansion as sales surge
Jollyes has announced “ambitious” growth plans after seeing sales surge to a “record high” £42m in the half year to 30 November. It revealed the retailer plans to open 20 new stores in the next 12 months, including new Scottish stores in Edinburgh, Glenrothes and Stirling, a new Welsh store…
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Apr- 2021 -21 AprilPet Owners
Edinburgh and London crowned pet ownership ‘hotspots’
Edinburgh has seen a 140% increase in pet ownership over the last year, the largest increase outside of London, according to new data from pet insurance provider Bought By Many. The group analysed the increase in policy numbers across the UK to determine the top pet hotspots. The growth in…
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Mar- 2021 -5 MarchTrade Organisations
Kennel Club appoints genetics research manager
Kennel Club has announced the appointment of Dr. Joanna J. Ilska, a quantitative geneticist, as its new genetics research manager. Dr. Ilska replaces Dr. Tom Lewis in the position, who has left to take on a new role with Guide Dogs for the Blind. Ilska has a MSc in Quantitative…
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3 MarchCharities
SSPCA and Blue Cross launch joint research study
The Scottish SPCA (SSPCA) and Blue Cross have launched a joint research study with the University of Edinburgh to identify ways to reach people living with pets in hard-to-reach, minority or vulnerable communities. Together, the two charities intend to take a “user-centred approach” to find effective ways to help pet…
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Jan- 2021 -28 JanuaryCharities
Online ‘dog treat’ searches reach record high
Online searches for “dog treats” has reached an all-time high in the UK, according to newly released Google search data. The search data analysis, commissioned by a dog-friendly holiday park in Devon, has revealed that searches for dog treats rose 82% year-on-year in December. The data also showed that Plymouth…
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20 JanuaryTechnology
Dog rescuer launches online flea and worm treatment subscription service
A dog rescuer from Merseyside has launched Flerm, the UK’s first online flea and worm treatment subscription service that includes free 24/7 digital access to emergency vets. Chris Walker launched his new business in December to help give dog and cat owners “an alternative way of taking care of their…
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Oct- 2020 -14 OctoberTrade Organisations
Area double the UK’s size produces world’s pet food
An area twice the size of the UK is used to produce dry pet food for cats and dogs each year, according to research carried out by the University of Edinburgh into the global environmental impact of pet food production. The study also found the industry emits more greenhouse gases…
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5 OctoberRetailers
Edinburgh’s oldest pet store set to open new branch
Edinburgh’s oldest pet store has unveiled plans to open a new branch in Stockbridge, according to local paper Edinburgh News. Dofos announced that the new site will feature in-store recycling initiatives. To mark its upcoming opening, the business said it was also offering the chance for customers to receive 40%…
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Jul- 2020 -28 JulyCoronavirus
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home postpone 2020 events
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has announced the postponement of its 2020 annual events amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The organisation made the “difficult decision” to postpone its Paws by the Prom Open Day and Christmas Market. Other events which have also been postponed include Pub Quiz, Car Boot Sale and…
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