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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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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May- 2019 -21 MayAppointment
Bestpets appoint David Warren as pet accessory manager
Pet trade distributor, Bestpets has announced it has appointed David Warren as manager of pet accessories. Warren’s experience spans 40 years within the wholesale sector, having previously worked for Batleys. Peter Brame, director of trading for pet, said: “We’re pleased to welcome David to the team, in what is an…
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15 MayFeatures
Competitive vet practices
Over the last few years, the veterinary sector has gone through a number of changes, including many practices now being owned by corporate groups – in 2018 the figure reached 50% of practices. This percentage is predicted to increase to 70% in the next five years. Many health products are…
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Nov- 2018 -29 NovemberCurrent Affairs
A challenging retail environment
The last few months have been tough for UK retailers and with pressure on the high street unlikely to let up any time soon, factors such as Brexit, rising costs and online competition have left British merchants with little to celebrate. Although the macroeconomic picture seems to have improved more…
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Oct- 2018 -29 OctoberRetailers
Autumn Budget 2018: Business rates cut for SMEs and new digital services tax
Chancellor Philip Hammond has confirmed plans to give smaller retailers a 33 percent cut to business rates and introduced a new digital services tax for companies with at least £500m in global revenue. The reduction in rates will take place over the next two years and is expected to save…
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