High Street
The high street remains a vital battleground for pet retailers, balancing in-person service with growing digital competition. Pet Gazette covers the role of independent pet shops, regional chains, and national retailers on UK high streets — reporting on shop openings and closures, rent pressures, footfall trends, and evolving customer expectations. We also examine localised marketing strategies, product merchandising, and how high street stores adapt to omni-channel retail. For wholesalers and suppliers, this tag offers visibility into the challenges and opportunities facing brick-and-mortar stockists across towns and cities.
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Dec- 2019 -20 DecemberBusiness Bites
Finally, a government addressing the business rates fiasco
Regardless of your political colours, small businesses up and down the land will be pleased to hear of at least one policy which looks set to survive the transition from manifesto wish lists to actual policy and legislation, and that is a business rates overhaul. The prime minister, Boris Johnson, yesterday…
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3 DecemberEconomy
Outstanding business rates challenges increase by 35%
The number of businesses waiting for challenges over soaring business rates to be resolved has jumped by more than a third in just three months, according to new figures issued by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The figures revealed the number of outstanding challenges has increased by 35% fuelling concerns…
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Nov- 2019 -18 NovemberRetailing
Conservatives pledge business rates review
The Conservative Party has pledged a business rates review which aims to “reduce the burden” on UK businesses, as part of its election campaign. It said business rates are one of the “top concerns” of British businesses, and added that a Conservative majority Government will launch a “fundamental review” at…
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7 NovemberRetailers
Collared Creatures launch Harris Tweed collars for dogs
Yorkshire-based pet accessory company, Collared Creatures, have launched a new range of Harris Tweed dog collars. The company, who have created and designed dog collars for over six years, use wool fabrics that are hand-woven on the Isle of Harris. Collared Creatures said: “The last three years have seen Harris…
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Oct- 2019 -31 OctoberGovernment & Legislation
Treasury Committee urges MPs to reform ‘broken’ business rates
The government has been urged to fix the “broken” business rates system as it is continuing to affect high street retailers, a Treasury committee has said. An influential group of MPs has asked the government to examine alternatives to property tax, which puts more pressure on high street retailers than…
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15 OctoberEconomy
BRC ‘disappointed’ with business rates relief in Queen’s speech
The British Retail Consortium has responded to the Queen’s speech, praising its approach to crime and sustainability but was “surprised and disappointed” at its approach to business rates. Commenting on the speech, which tackled issues such as immigration, crime, business rates and brexit, The BRC said: “The Government should implement…
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1 OctoberFeatures
Choosing the right location for your business
How is your current business address performing? Is it helping or hindering your growth? You may not need to look for new premises just yet; but you never know what is around the corner. Expansion, end of lease, investment or relocation or any number of landlord related issues may see…
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Sep- 2019 -16 SeptemberFeatures
Top five tips to funding your first dog day care or pet business
Doggy daycare and pet care businesses in the UK are always in high demand. This may be because there are strict laws in place regarding the care and treatment of pets. Thus, when people head to work for the day, or away for the weekend – they need somewhere safe…
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Jul- 2019 -9 JulyTrade Organisations
PIF moves to new premises after 25 years
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) is today (Tuesday 9 July) moving into new premises in Olney, Buckinghamshire, after nearly 25 years of occupying its existing office in Bedford. Since its rebranding and emergence as a distinct trade association in 2014, following its split from the Pet Care Trust, its membership…
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Jun- 2019 -18 JuneManufacturers
Collared Creatures launches Harris Tweed collars
Yorkshire-based pet accessory company, Collared Creatures has introduced a new range of Harris Tweed collars for dogs. Collared Creatures has been creating handmade dog collars for over six years, sourcing fabrics and fastenings to ensure that all its handmade dog collars are comfortable and durable. All of the handmade dog…
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