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 -29 AugustCurrent Affairs
Vets hail England ban on electric shock collar use
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed environment secretary Michael Gove’s announcement banning the use of “cruel” electric shock collars in dogs and cats in England, following a public consultation earlier this year. BVA has worked alongside campaigners to ban these aversive training methods across the UK for several years and…
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28 AugustCharities
Electric shock collars for pets to be banned
The Kennel Club’s ten year campaign to #BanShockCollars has come to fruition with the announcement on Monday (27 August) that Defra will completely ban the use of remote control electric shock collars in England. This follows a ban in Wales in 2010 and an effective ban in Scotland which will…
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23 AugustCurrent Affairs
PIF reacts to Lucy’s Law victory
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has issued an official statement in response to the government’s announcement to hold a consultation on the banning of third party puppy and kitten sales in England. The trade association said it has “no retailer members [which sold] puppies”. It added that according to a…
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23 AugustCharities
RSPCA given official warning for ‘mismanagement’
Animal welfare charity RSPCA has been issued an official warning by the Charity Commission after it reportedly awarded a former executive with a six-figure sum following an age discrimination accusation. It was reported by The Times that acting head Michael Ward had been given over £150,000 when he left the charity…
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23 AugustCharities
Proposals on kitten sales need to go further, says Cats Protection
Feline charity Cats Protection has called for kitten breeding regulation to be brought into line with that which exists for dogs, in response to the government’s announcement for a consultation on a ban on third party puppy and kitten sales in England. Cats Protection’s head of advocacy and government relations,…
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22 AugustCharities
Puppy and kitten pet shop sales to be banned in Lucy’s Law victory
The government has announced a consultation to introduce a ban on commercial third party puppy and kitten sales in England, marking a victory for Lucy’s Law campaigners. If this is introduced, anyone who is not a professional breeder will not be able to sell a puppy or a kitten and…
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10 AugustTrade Organisations
Pet Professional Guild appoints shock-free coalition coordinators
The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) has appointed Rachel Hayball of Woof Less Wag More Dog Training and Behaviour in Beaminster, Dorset, as regional coordinator England, for its Shock-Free Coalition. The coalition is part of a global advocacy campaign which aims to end the practice of administering electric shock to train,…
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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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