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- 2017 -14 AugustCurrent Affairs
New species of grass snake identified in Southern England
Scientists have identified a new species of grass snake within the UK. Barred grass snakes, Natrix helvetica, were previously viewed as a subspecies of the common grass snake Natrix natrix (pictured above). They have now been recognised as a species in their own right. The barred grass snake is grey rather than green and does not…
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9 AugustCurrent Affairs
Charity welcomes new animal cruelty report
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has welcomed a new report released today by the Centre for Crime Prevention, calling on the Government to review and increase animal cruelty sentences. The think tank’s new research, ‘Protecting Animals, Protecting People: The case for tougher sentencing for animal cruelty’ echoes Battersea’s current influential campaign,…
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Jul- 2017 -24 JulyCelebrities
Government admits need for tougher cruelty penalties
The Government has acknowledged that the current punishments for the most shocking animal cruelty offences are inadequate and now require “the full force of the law”. The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Rt. Hon. Michael Gove MP, stated in the House of Commons on Thursday and…
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10 JulyCurrent Affairs
Dog toy sales rise due to stick danger
Industry research conducted by dog toy brand Chuckit! has revealed that over 80 percent of pet retailers in the UK have experienced an increase in dog toy sales since the danger of sticks was highlighted in 2015. At the Pedigree Trade Show 2017, Chuckit! quizzed a variety of retailers from…
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10 JulyCurrent Affairs
Trilanco supports retailers with three new sales managers
Trilanco Ltd has appointed three new sales managers to support the continued growth and expansion of its agricultural, equine and pet wholesaler business. Martin Balmer, Trilanco’s managing director, says: “In line with the company’s vision to be the leading agricultural, equine and pet wholesaler, the new roles will help to ensure…
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4 JulyCurrent Affairs
Pets Choice appoints new area sales manager
Pets Choice has announced the appointment of a new area sales manager. Chris McCann will further strengthen the team as area sales manager covering the south east of England. Chris has been within the pet industry for over 11 years and previously worked for pet brand Mars. Ben Windeatt, head of retail…
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Jun- 2017 -28 JuneCurrent Affairs
J&K joins Evolution Aqua’s distribution network
Nationwide distributor J&K Aquatics will be adding Evolution Aqua to its product portfolio from July 2017. The Bridgwater based business has teamed up with the award-winning manufacturer to offer products such as PURE, EazyPod, evoUV and Detox dechlorinators to its extensive network of aquatic stores across the UK. J&K joins other…
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7 JuneCurrent Affairs
Businesses unable to cope with interest increases, research shows
One in 25 businesses would be unable to pay off its debts if the interest rates were to increase, research from insolvency trade body R3 has shown. Some 79,000 (4%) UK companies said that a small increase would affect them financially, almost a quadrupling (20,000) of figures from previous research…
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5 JuneCurrent Affairs
Avian flu confirmed at a Norfolk farm
H5N8 avian flu has been confirmed in a small flock of chickens and geese at a premises near Diss, South Norfolk. The UK’s deputy chief veterinary officer has confirmed H5N8 avian flu in a small flock of chickens and geese at a premises near Diss, South Norfolk. A 3 km Protection…
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May- 2017 -22 MayEvents
Director of the Year Award for charity chief exec
The chief executive of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, Claire Horton MBA, was last week honoured at the Institute of Directors (IoD) 2017 London & South East Director of the Year Awards. Receiving the award for Public/Third Sector Director of the Year, a category in which there were four other finalists,…
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