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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Jun- 2024 -26 JuneVeterinary
Creature Comforts opens flagship London practice
Vet tech startup Creature Comforts has announced the launch of its flagship practice in St John’s Wood, London. Having raised £10M in seed capital last year, co-founders veterinary surgeon Russell Welsh and online estate agent entrepreneur Daniel Attia opened their first practice in April in Notting Hill. Spread over two…
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10 JuneEconomy
Labour vows to overhaul business rates system
The Labour party has vowed to overhaul the current business rates system should it be victorious in the general election. The party stated that it would replace the current system with a new system that will “level the playing field between the high street and online giants”. Shadow chancellor Rachel…
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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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1 MayManufacturers
PowAir Pets’ new pet stain and odour destroyer kit now available online
PowAir, a global leader in natural odour-neutralising solutions, is thrilled to announce that their NEW Pet Stain and Odour Destroyer Kit is now available online at PowAirPets.com. This launch allows pet owners across the UK to access PowAir’s powerful, pet-safe odour neutralising solutions, helping to keep their homes pet odour-free!…
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Mar- 2024 -15 MarchEconomy
High street faces ‘unprecedented challenge’ says BIRA
The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) has said that the UK High Street is facing “unprecedented challenges” following the release of new data on retail occupancy. High-profile retail restructuring and administrations have resulted in a net of 14 store closures a day during 2023, according to research from LDC and…
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11 MarchEconomy
UK footfall bounces back by 6.6% due to Mother’s Day weekend
MRI Software announced that the lead up to Mother’s Day and the peak Easter trading period significantly boosted week-on-week footfall across all UK retail destinations as footfall climbed by 6.6%. High streets led the charge with activity rising by 7.9% while shopping centres and retail parks also witnessed rises in…
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Jan- 2024 -31 JanuaryRegulation
Marleybones secures listing with Whole Foods Market
Pet food subscription startup Marleybones has secured a listing with Whole Foods Market. From 1 February, Marleybones’ pantry, fresh dog food, gourmet treats and health boosting toppers, will be available in Whole Foods Market. The women-founded, dog-centred brand features “fresh”, shelf-stable meals that are steam-cooked to retain all their “natural…
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4 JanuaryEconomy
Festive shopping boosts footfall 6.1% in December
Footfall across UK retail destinations rose by +6.1% from November to December as poor weather conditions, rail disruption and the cost of living crisis failed to deter festive shoppers. According to the latest data from MRI Software, December was predominantly boosted by the fourth week of the month, the final…
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Dec- 2023 -12 DecemberRetailers
Black Friday fails to rally UK shoppers during ‘bleak’ November
Significant discounts in the run up to Black Friday failed to rally UK shoppers, resulting in “another disappointing month” for retailers, according to new figures released today by accountancy and business advisory firm BDO. According to its High Street Sales Tracker, total like-for-like (LFL) sales in November fell by 0.3%…
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1 DecemberEconomy
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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