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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Mar- 2018 -12 MarchVeterinary
Pride Veterinary Centre celebrates staff success in diagnostic imaging diploma
Pride Veterinary Centre specialist veterinary radiologist Ian Jones has been newly qualified as a diagnostic imaging specialist. Ian was recently awarded his Diploma from the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (ECVDI). Ian is one of three specialists in this field at Pride Veterinary Centre who work closely with other specialist services to provide …
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12 MarchCharities
Charity welcomes consultation on electric shock collars
Animal welfare charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has welcomed the Westminster Government’s consultation around the use of electric shock collars on dogs and cats. Claire Horton, Battersea’s chief executive, said: “Battersea welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Environment Secretary’s consultation on banning electric shock collars. “Battersea has long…
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5 MarchRetailers
Retailers ‘want more apprenticeships’ to develop future workforce
New data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has suggested that retailers want to commit to more apprenticeships in the coming years. In a survey of UK retailers, 86 percent indicated they would increase the number of apprenticeships they offer in the next two years. In England, retailers are committed…
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1 MarchAppointment
Christine Middlemiss takes up post as UK Chief Veterinary Officer
Christine Middlemiss has taken up the post as UK Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) taking over from Nigel Gibbens who has stepped down after 10 successful years in the role. Middlemiss has a wealth of experience and joins Defra after serving as the CVO for New South Wales, Australia. She took…
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Feb- 2018 -28 FebruaryRetailers
High street banks urged to continue taking in old £10 notes to ‘save’ retailers
Retailers are continuing to hand out old £10 notes despite them ceasing to be legal tender on 1 March 2018. However, the Bank of England has not asked shops to stop giving them as change, which could cause issues as £2bn effectively becomes unspendable. The British Retail Consortium said: “It…
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27 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Shock collar ban could be announced in England
A ban of the sale and use of shock collars is to be announced across the UK shortly, following a consultation period on the terms of such a ban, including a total import ban and a possible amnesty, according to the Kennel Club. The Kennel Club is delighted that following…
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20 FebruaryCharities
Dogs Trust calls on government to ban electric collars in new campaign
Canine charity Dogs Trust has launched its #ShockinglyLegal campaign to help urge the government to ban the sale of electronic shock collars in England. A recent poll revealed that 31 percent of the public believe that shock collars are already illegal in England, although that is not the case. Some…
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5 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Queen’s swans ‘killed by bird flu’
An investigation has been launched into the outbreak of Avian Flu after a number of swans, thought to belong to the Queen, died in Windsor. More than 20 swans have been confirmed dead with several more said to be ‘dying’. Seven of the dead birds are being tested to determine…
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Jan- 2018 -30 JanuaryCharities
4,500 calls received in five years linked to airgun attacks
The RSPCA is calling for mandatory licensing of airguns in England and Wales, as it is revealed the charity received 4,500 calls in five years about attacks on animals using such weapons. The charity will be giving the recommendation as part of a submission to the UK Government’s current review…
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29 JanuaryRetailers
Planning applications for retail stores falls for ninth consecutive year
Planning applications for new shops have fallen for the ninth year in a row, says platform for peer-to-peer property lending, Lendy. New research by Lendy shows that the number of planning applications for new shops and shopping centres in England are down 55 percent since the credit crunch to just…
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