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.

Jul- 2015 -

30 July

Current 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 March

Editorial

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 February

Editorial

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 October

Pet 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 September

Events

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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Aug- 2014 -

21 August

Manufacturers

Copdock Mill Get More Visible

H. G. Gladwell & Sons have been trading from Copdock Mill for over 100 years. This family owned company are now one of the largest independent manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors in the South East of England. Now they manufacture their own range of cage and wild bird mixes and seeds,…
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5 August

Sign Up to Stop Chemicals

ASCAS and WildWash have joined together and created a petition to regulate the non pharmaceutical pet products industry in the UK. At present there are no regulations for non-pharmaceutical animal shampoos and cosmetics. This means that anything can be put in a bottle and sold to pet owners. There doesn’t…
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Mar- 2014 -

10 March

Manufacturers

Orijen signs exclusive deal with Vital

Bern Pet Foods has announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Vital Pet Products for its range of Orijen dog and cat foods and the recently introduced freeze-dried foods and treats. The partnership, which will be launched to the trade at PATS, is accepting pre-orders now. Colin Rodger, director of Bern…
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6 March

Current Affairs

New campaign to target lungworm awareness

Despite a rise in owner awareness, 85 per cent of UK dogs remain unprotected against lungworm (Angiostrongylus vasorum) a potentially fatal parasite, a new survey reveals. The research, which questioned 1,000 dog owners, found that 80 per cent were aware of the deadly parasite, with more than five per cent having…
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Jun- 2013 -

21 June

Retailers

Around 60 UK cats and dogs go missing every hour

Sainsbury’s Bank Pet Insurance is urging cat and dog owners to consider having their pets electronically chipped, because its researchreveals that around 60 cats or dogs go missing in the UK every hour. Its findings show that over the past five years 2.54 million people claim to have lost a…
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