Footfall
This coverage explores footfall trends and their impact on the UK petcare retail sector, from independent shops to national chains. Pet Gazette reports on consumer traffic data, seasonal patterns, and the factors influencing in-store visits, including events, marketing campaigns, and economic conditions. Coverage includes analysis of how changes in footfall affect sales performance, customer engagement, and operational planning for pet retailers, wholesalers, and supply chain professionals.
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Sep- 2025 -4 SeptemberManufacturers
Naked Dog launches personalised raw food sleeves in local pet shops
Raw pet food company Naked Dog has launched a limited run of personalised packaging across independent pet shops in the UK. The initiative features 200 sleeves on packs of its beef raw dog food, each printed with one of the country’s 20 most common dog names, from Arlo to Yogi.…
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Apr- 2025 -2 AprilRetailers
Retailers refrain from price rises in March
Retailers did not resort to price rises throughout March, according to the latest BRC-NIQ Shop Price Index, despite rising cost pressures. It comes as high street retailers are competing for reluctant shoppers, who are more likely to be pulled in with seasonal promotions. Mike Watkins, head of retailer and business…
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Mar- 2025 -21 MarchTrade Organisations
PIF launches ‘Paws in Spring’ window competition
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF), has launched a nationwide spring-themed pet window display competition celebrating the creativity and dedication of UK pet retailers. PIF is inviting pet shops across the UK to transform their shop windows into stunning seasonal displays that showcase their unique branding, alongside a selection of pet…
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Jan- 2025 -28 JanuaryRetailers
Pets at Home maintains guidance as Q3 revenue drops 0.2%
Pets at Home has maintained its full-year profit guidance despite the fact that its total group revenue fell 0.2% to £361.6m for the 12 weeks ended 2 January 2025. Its persistence comes as the company saw its consumer revenue increase 2.3% to £468m during the period. Pets at Home stated…
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3 JanuaryEconomy
Total footfall was down 2.2% in 2024
Total UK footfall in 2024 was down 2.2% compared with 2023 according to data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Footfall decreased year-on-year for all four nations, with Scotland falling by 1.5%, England by 2.1%, Wales by 2.6%, while Northern Ireland experienced the biggest decline at 5.8%. Alongside this, total…
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Dec- 2024 -24 DecemberEconomy
Footfall rises ahead of Christmas but remains lower than 2023 levels
Footfall rose for the second consecutive week last week across all UK retail destinations with retail parks and shopping centres paving the way, according to MRI Software’s new data. However, levels were still considerably lower than the same week last year. For the week to 22 December, footfall rose by…
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Jul- 2024 -5 JulyEconomy
Taylor Swift and Euros boost footfall amid damp June
Taylor Swift’s UK tour and the Euros helped strengthen footfall during a very wet June as total UK footfall decreased by 2.3% in June (YoY), up from -3.6% in May, according to the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). On a segment basis, high street footfall decreased by…
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3 JulyManufacturers
Burns Pet Nutrition launches new TV and outdoor campaign
Burns Pet Nutrition is set to launch a national outdoor, TV and digital advertising campaign starting 8 July, running for six weeks. The campaign will lead with the Burns tagline: ‘Love your pet the Burns Way’ and will appear on digital six sheets and digital 48 sheets in key locations…
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Jun- 2024 -21 JuneEconomy
UK retail sales rose 2.9% in May
UK retail sales volumes rose by 2.9% in May 2024, following a fall of 1.8% in April 2024, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Sales volumes rose across most sectors, with clothing retailers and furniture stores rebounding following poor weather in April. More broadly, sales volumes rose by…
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May- 2024 -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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