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.

Apr- 2024 -

19 April

Retailers

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 April

Government & 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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Mar- 2024 -

21 March

Retailers

Percuro Pet Food partners with NFRSA

The insect protein-based pet food company Percuro has collaborated with the National Foundation for Retired Service Animals (NFRSA) to help support the welfare needs of retired service animals through a feeding programme. The charitable organisation will benefit from the donations supplied by the hypoallergenic pet food specialist as part of…
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6 March

Economy

Chancellor cuts NI by a further 2p as part of Spring Budget

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a further 2p cut to National Insurance falling from 10% to 8% from 6 April, as part of his Spring Budget for “long-term growth”. The reduction in National Insurance is expected to save the average worker £450 a year, or £350 for those who are…
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Feb- 2024 -

15 February

Charities

Cats Protection appoints new director

UK’s cat welfare charity Cats Protection has appointed Jeff Knott as its new advocacy and influence director. Knott is currently director of policy and advocacy at RSPB and will move to his new role on 1 May. Knott, who has spent 16 years working in nature conservation, will lead the…
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Jan- 2024 -

8 January

Charities

RSPCA marks 200th year with recruitment campaign

The RSPCA is set to mark its 200th anniversary with a campaign to recruit a million members of the public to help them “create a better world for every animal” during 2024. The charity was founded by anti-slavery campaigners William Wilberforce, Richard ‘Humanity Dick’ Martin and theologian Arthur Broome in…
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Dec- 2023 -

1 December

Economy

Early signs of footfall recovery ahead of festive trading, BRC finds

The retail sector experienced early signs of footfall recovery in November as total UK footfall decreased by 0.7% in November(YoY), an improvement on -5.7% in October, according to the latest data from the BRC. High Street footfall decreased by 1.7%, an improvement on -4.6% in October, whereas Retail Parks again…
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Nov- 2023 -

30 November

Pet Owners

Pet Food Partnership provides over a million meals to UK pets

The Pet Food Partnership, comprising Battersea, Cats Protection, Dogs Trust, RSPCA and FareShare, and supported by Petplan, has recently passed the significant milestone of one million meals provided to dogs and cats in England, Scotland and Wales. To date the programme has provided the equivalent of 1,043,095 meals, approximately 154…
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24 November

Retailers

Sundown Products launches domestic poultry bedding and cat litter

Sundown Products has expanded its range of animal bedding into domestic poultry and pet cats, with two new products, Egg-e-bed, and Kitt-e-litter. The Egg-e-bed is a finely-chopped wheat straw bedding for home-kept chickens, ducks and other domestic poultry, available as a 19kg plastic-wrapped bale. Meanwhile, the Kitt-e-litter is a straw…
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21 November

Veterinary

Bristol Vet Specialists opens chronic pain clinic in the South West

Bristol Vet Specialists (formerly known as Highcroft Veterinary Specialists) is providing a new chronic pain clinic for cats and dogs in the South West of England who may need specialist treatment. BVS stated that chronic pain, particularly pain caused by osteoarthritis, is extremely common in cats and dogs. Even young…
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