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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Dec- 2015 -8 DecemberCurrent Affairs
RSPCA teams rescue animals in flooded areas
Cats, dogs, rabbits, chickens and people were rescued by four teams of specially trained RSPCA officers during Storm Desmond. 20 flood trained officers travelling from across England and Wales to join their colleagues in Cumbria and Northumberland to assist the ongoing rescue operation. So far, the teams have assisted with securing the safety of…
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Nov- 2015 -23 NovemberCurrent Affairs
PIF receives go-ahead on petshop licensing scheme
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced its support to retail members in order to gain their pet shop licence. PIF has just entered into a Primary Authority coordinated partnership with City of London Corporation, to support PIF retail members across England and Wales. This scheme is designed to…
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23 NovemberProducts
Introducing a NEW dog food brand
New pet food brand, McAdams, has announced the launch of a dry pet food made using whole British free range chicken. The product is grain-free and meat meal-free. The chickens are sourced from ethical farms across the UK. The entire birds, minus head, feet and offal, are used in the making of McAdams.…
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Oct- 2015 -16 OctoberEditorial
‘Puppies are being traded like scrap’ says RSPCA
The UK spent nearly £4.6 billion on pets last year. The lucrative industry is home to professionals with a passion for animals. Most are highly concerned with welfare needs. Sadly, a small money-hungry minority have been shown to exploit dogs and other pets for financial gain, with no concern for…
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Aug- 2015 -26 AugustCurrent Affairs
Labradors are Britain’s favourite
As the nation gets ready to celebrate National Dog Day 2015 today, a survey of 2,000 dog lovers has found the Labrador Retriever tops the poll as the nation’s favourite dog, with the cute canine receiving almost double the votes of second place, German Shepherds. The UK’s top favourite breeds:…
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Jul- 2015 -30 JulyCurrent Affairs
UK GDP growth has increased in the second quarter
The UK recovery is well under-way with gross domestic product (GDP) per head increasing after seven years according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Growth measured at 0.7 percent in the second quarter of 2015, meaning a recovery from 0.4 percent from the first three months of the year.…
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Mar- 2015 -12 MarchEditorial
CRUFTS-DOG DEBATE: WAS JAGGER POISONED?
The last week has seen Crufts, the world’s largest dog show, surrounded by a storm of controversy. Irish Setter, Jagger, died after the event, which took place on March 5th to 8th, having eaten beef that was allegedly laced with poison. Speaking to BBC Radio 4, co-owner Jeremy Bott said…
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Feb- 2015 -25 FebruaryEditorial
ARE ALL DOGS READY FOR MICROCHIPPING?
Compulsory microchipping for dogs in England is only a year away. New regulations come into effect from April 6th 2016. From that point onwards, all dogs must be chipped by the time they are eight weeks old. Owners will also be required to register their pet with an approved database.…
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Oct- 2014 -13 OctoberPet Owners
Pets at Home report shows we are a nation of Pet Fanatics!
We truly are a country of pet lovers. A new report conducted by Pets at Home, retailer of pet products and services, shows just how crazy we are about our fur (and feather and scaley) babies. 42% of pet owners say ‘I Love You’ to their pets at least twice a day 88% of…
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Sep- 2014 -1 SeptemberEvents
Record Number of Companies to Exhibit at PATS Harrogate
Trade show PATS Harrogate has attracted a record number of exhibiting companies – 170 in total – to this month’s autumn event. The two day extravaganza, which takes place from 14th to 15th September, looks set to be one of the most successful in the event’s six-year history. An impressive…
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