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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Jun- 2024 -24 JuneSponsored
Introducing Tavo: Pet protection reimagined
Tavo enters the pet travel market with the first premium pet protection system. Side impact and crash-test-certified to the latest United Nations ECE child restraint standard, the Tavo Maeve™ Pet Protection System includes a luxury carrier that is secured into the car by a simple five second True Lock™ isofix…
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20 JuneEconomy
BoE holds interest rates for 7th consecutive month
Interest rates have remained unchanged at 5.25% for the seventh consecutive month, the Bank of England has announced. The bank’s MPC voted by a majority of 7–2 to maintain the rate, despite inflation hitting its target and falling to 2% in May. UK inflation hit its target for the first…
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12 JuneRetailers
Jollyes to launch Pet Manifesto amid new store openings
UK pet retailer Jollyes has launched a Pet Manifesto in collaboration with the National Foundation for Retired Service Animals (NFRSA) ahead of the election. The manifesto lists the top 10 actions a new government should take to support pets and their owners. The group is asking candidates to support one…
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10 JuneGovernment & Legislation
Cat microchipping becomes mandatory
A new legislation has come into force today (10 June) that means all cat owners should have their cats microchipped. The legal deadline was confirmed in legislation laid in March 2023 giving owners over a year to comply with the new requirements. Failing to comply with the law could see…
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May- 2024 -28 MayGovernment & Legislation
Pet Abduction Bill becomes law
Legislation to make pet abduction a criminal offence has received Royal Assent. Under the Pet Abduction Act 2024 – which was a Private Members’ Bill sponsored by Anna Firth MP and Lord Black of Brentwood and supported by the government – anyone found guilty of stealing a pet in England…
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24 MayEconomy
Retail sales slump 2.3% in April amid wet weather
Retail sales fell by 2.3% in volume over April, following a fall of 0.2% in March, as the retail sector was hampered by ongoing wet weather over the period. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), sales volumes were down across most sectors, with non-food stores particularly “doing badly”…
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9 MayVeterinary
Customers at risk of being overcharged for microchips, warns Jollyes
Jollyes has warned that cat owners could end up paying four times over the odds to have their cat microchipped. The service was found to be as expensive as £54.30 at one of the big six vet chains in a survey conducted at two locations where Jollyes is opening new…
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Apr- 2024 -30 AprilRetailers
Identi announces partnership with Cats Protection
Identi, the pet protection expert and one of the UK’s longest established pet microchipping services, has signed a five-year partnership with Cats Protection to provide the charity with identichip microchips. The company will also join forces with Cats Protection in a media partnership to raise awareness of microchipping cats. Microchipping…
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19 AprilRetailers
Tails.com secures B-Corp certification
Tails.com, the tailored dog food service in the UK and Netherlands, has announced that it has become a certified B Corporation following an assessment by B Lab. B Lab is a non-profit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. Certified B Corporations are independently…
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19 AprilGovernment & Legislation
Napo becomes ‘first insurer’ to cover dangerous dogs
Napo pet insurance has launched medical insurance cover for XL Bullies in a move which it claims to be the ‘first in the UK’. Napo now offers health insurance cover to XL Bullies as long as the dog’s owner is in possession of a valid exemption certificate. This move is…
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