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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Aug- 2018 -8 AugustGovernment & Legislation
Trade body warns pet businesses to get ready for new licensing regime
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) said it is “deeply concerned” by the new Animal Activities Licensing (AAL) regime which comes into force in England on 1 October 2018, and is warning businesses to get ready for its implementation. The new licensing regime for England expands the types of businesses…
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Jul- 2018 -17 JulyAppointment
Radio Systems PetSafe Europe appoints new business development manager
Radio Systems PetSafe Europe Limited (RSPEL), parent company of PetSafe Brand, has announced the appointment of Alex Bewley as its business development manager. The new appointment is a further boost to the company’s sales team following Nicki Hamilton joining the business as EMEA sales director last month. At RSPEL, Bewley’s…
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13 JulyRetailers
Bumper June footfall sees record increase of 11.4 percent
UK retailers benefited from record month-on-month growth in footfall for June, with a 11.4 percent increase in high street traffic compared with May. Compared with the same period last year, footfall was 7.8 percent lower, but June did deliver a reduction in the year-on-year deficit for the fourth successive month,…
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5 JulyBusiness
England/Colombia World Cup win scores UK a £1.3bn economy boost
England’s penalty shootout victory against Colombia has given the UK economy a £1.33bn boost according to new figures. The figures from the Centre for Retail Research (CRR) show that the UK will benefit from a £2.72bn boost if England make the final. It is thought that the majority of the…
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Jun- 2018 -27 JuneGovernment & Legislation
Brexit threatens capacity of Welsh veterinary workforce, warns BVA
British Veterinary Association (BVA) resident John Fishwick called for urgent action to guard against a serious shortfall of vets in Wales following Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union. His speech at BVA’s Annual Welsh Dinner on 26 June came amid growing concerns about how Brexit may impact on vets working…
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25 JuneManufacturers
Heights Farm Premium Pet Foods expand north with Worsley franchise
Pet food manufacturer, Heights Farm Premium Pets Foods, a family-run business based in the north of England, is set to expand its Greater Manchester operations with a new franchise business start-up in the area. Peter Roberts, previously worked for 21 years as an engineer in the food manufacturing sector working…
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21 JuneGovernment & Legislation
BVA welcomes Cabinet Secretary’s statement on improving pet welfare in Wales
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded to a range of new measures announced recently (19 June) to further improve pet welfare standards in Wales. Measures outlined in the statement from Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, included a commitment to improving dog breeding regulations, a…
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20 JuneRetailers
Independent retailers feeling ‘optimistic’ about high street future
More than half of the nation’s independent high street retailers are optimistic about the future of their local high street – and four out of five shoppers would miss their local high street if it was no longer there. This is according to new research to launch the government-run Great…
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20 JuneBusiness
Wales mulls pet shop puppy ban
Wales is considering a ban the sale of puppies in pet stores and through third parties. The plans would make it harder for puppy farmers to sell and are aimed at reducing the number of animals separated from their mothers. A third-party ban on puppies would mean the only way…
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4 JuneRetailers
Footfall drops 8.6 percent as sunshine fails to attract shoppers
The UK high street saw an overall 8.6 percent year-on-year drop in footfall despite the warm May bank holidays, figures show. According to Ipsos’ UK Retail Traffic Weathermap, London and the south east saw the sharpest decline with 13.3 percent fewer shoppers on the high street compared with the same…
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