England
England is home to a wide range of pet industry businesses, from high street pet shops and regional chains to major manufacturers and distributors. Pet Gazette’s coverage spans commercial developments across the country — including shop openings and closures, wholesale operations, supply chain logistics, regional retail trends, and brand expansion strategies. We report on market dynamics affecting pet food, accessories, grooming, and health products, with a particular focus on how these trends impact pet retailers, importers, and wholesalers operating across England’s towns, cities, and rural communities.
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Nov- 2021 -25 NovemberCharities
Street Paws launches new Christmas box
Street Paws has announced the launch of a new Christmas box in partnership with Brewdog and Derpy Dog. The charity, which operates across the north of England, provides support and veterinary care to homeless people and their dogs. It said the latest ‘I Believe In Santa Paws’ box will enable…
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19 NovemberRetailers
Pet superstore MD named entrepreneur of the year
The managing director of a pet food superstore in Hampshire has been named as ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ in a local awards show, the South Coast Business Awards. Deborah Burrows, who owns Healthy Pet Store in Totton, was given the accolade following her reported “dedication and passion” to transform the…
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1 NovemberGovernment & Legislation
The Animal Health and Welfare Board secures six new members
Biosecurity minister Lord Benyon has announced the appointment of six new members to the Animal Health and Welfare Board for England. The appointments of Peter Laurie, Emma Slawinski, Gwyn Jones, James Russell, John Reed and Charles Sercombe will take immediate effect, they will serve for three years and will support…
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Oct- 2021 -28 OctoberIndustry News
Cats Protection names new interim chief executive
Cats Protection has appointed a new interim chief executive, along with three new trustees. Not-for-profit veteran Charles Darley moves into the role having previously held chief executive and senior leadership roles in the Church of England, the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen), Open University, Virgin Media and Royal Mail.…
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21 OctoberRetailers
Jollyes to recruit 150 young people across stores
Jollyes has outlined new plans to recruit 150 young people to work in its stores. The pet goods retailer said it is looking for staff who will gain a wide range of retail experience as customer advisers, including looking after pets in sites that sell live animals, and assistant groomers…
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20 OctoberAwards
OATA names Stakeholder Engagement Award recipient
OATA has awarded the Stakeholder Engagement Award to Alasdair Scott of the Fish Health Inspectorate in recognition of his long-standing work with the industry. He was presented with the accolade at AQUA2021. This marks the first time OATA has presented this award to recognise officials who demonstrate the “highest levels…
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Sep- 2021 -28 SeptemberAwards
Just for Pets named best Pet Retailer at industry awards
Just for Pets has been named as PetQuip’s UK Pet Retailer of the year 2021, having first won the award in 2019. The group, which operates 18 pet stores around England and has a new website, said it has made “significant investments” into its stores and team members. It has…
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28 SeptemberManufacturers
FSA issues caution to reptile owners over salmonella spike
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has urged reptile owners who purchase certain feeder rodents for their pets to take “extra precautions” to avoid becoming ill with salmonellosis. It comes after scientists have again confirmed a link between Salmonella detected in feeder mice distributed by Monkfield Nutrition Ltd across all four…
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10 SeptemberEconomy
UK economic growth slows, ONS reveals
UK economic growth slowed down in July, growing by 0.1% compared with 1% in June 2021, according to the latest data by the Office of National Statistics (ONS). With the spread of the Delta variant and the “pingdemic” taking its hold in July, gross domestic product (GDP) still remains 2.1%…
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10 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Gov appoints Jonathan Statham as AHWBE chair
Professor Jonathan Statham has been appointed chair of the Animal Health and Welfare Board for England (AHWBE). Statham will start the role on 1 November 2021, replacing the current chair, Michael Seals, who is standing down after ten years in the role. He has been non-executive director of the AHWBE…
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