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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Feb- 2025 -5 FebruaryBusiness
Bruce’s Doggy Daycare losses narrow as it hits £10m turnover mark
Bruce’s Doggy Daycare has revealed that its losses before tax narrowed to £349,481 for the year ended 30 April 2024, down from £847,965 in 2023. Alongside this the company passed the £10m turnover mark, posting revenues of £10.7m in the period, up from £8.6m in 2023, a 24% increase year-on-year.…
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Jan- 2025 -14 JanuaryManufacturers
TNC expands in UK with Dog’s Butcher acquisition
Stockholm-headquartered natural pet food manufacturer The Nutriment Company (TNC) has announced its first acquisition of 2025,The Dog’s Butcher, a UK provider of premium raw dog food. This acquisition marks a significant milestone as TNC strengthens its position in the UK raw pet food market even further. The Dog’s Butcher is…
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6 JanuaryRetailers
Naturaw raises funds for further growth
Yorkshire-based raw pet food company Naturaw Pet Food has secured a six-figure growth funding package from NPIF II – Mercia Debt Finance, which is managed by Mercia Debt as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II). The funding will enable Naturaw Pet Food to continue its rapid…
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3 JanuaryEconomy
Total footfall was down 2.2% in 2024
Total UK footfall in 2024 was down 2.2% compared with 2023 according to data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Footfall decreased year-on-year for all four nations, with Scotland falling by 1.5%, England by 2.1%, Wales by 2.6%, while Northern Ireland experienced the biggest decline at 5.8%. Alongside this, total…
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Dec- 2024 -24 DecemberEconomy
Footfall rises ahead of Christmas but remains lower than 2023 levels
Footfall rose for the second consecutive week last week across all UK retail destinations with retail parks and shopping centres paving the way, according to MRI Software’s new data. However, levels were still considerably lower than the same week last year. For the week to 22 December, footfall rose by…
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19 DecemberEconomy
BoE holds interest rates at 4.75%
The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to hold interest rates at 4.75%, following a recent hike in both inflation and wage growth. At its meeting this week, the bank’s monetary policy committee voted by a majority of 6–3 to maintain the current rate. Three members voted to reduce interest…
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Nov- 2024 -7 NovemberEconomy
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75%
The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the second time this year, with rates now cut to 4.75%. The bank voted by a majority of 8–1 to reduce Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.75%. One member preferred to maintain the previous rate of 5%. It had…
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Sep- 2024 -27 SeptemberVeterinary
BVA appoints new president
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has announced the election of wildlife specialist vet Dr Elizabeth Mullineaux BVM&S, DVM&S, CertSHP, FRCVS as its new president. Dr Mullineaux’s veterinary career has spanned clinical experience across small animal, farm and wildlife medicine. Prior to her BVA role Dr Mullineaux juggled roles as a…
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25 SeptemberGovernment & Legislation
CMA appoints new veterinary advisory panel
The Competitions and Market Authority (CMA) has appointed a new advisory panel made up of two veterinary nurses and four surgeons to assist with the ongoing investigation in the veterinary sector. In May 2024, the CMA confirmed its decision to launch a market investigation into veterinary services for household pets…
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19 SeptemberEconomy
BoE holds interest rates at 5%
The Bank of England (BoE) has decided to hold interest rates at 5% this month, having lowered them for the first time in four years in August. The bank voted by a majority of 8-1 to keep the rate the same in a bid to help “sustain growth and employment”.…
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