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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May- 2024 -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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Nov- 2023 -27 NovemberIndustry News
Footfall jumps 7.9% during Black Friday 2023
Black Friday footfall jumped by 7.9% against the week previous across all UK retail destinations, providing retailers with a much needed boost during the Golden Quarter, according to the latest figures from MRI Software. Much of the uplift was driven by Black Friday itself, with destinations benefiting from increased footfall…
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22 NovemberRetailers
Raw Pet Food Pantry opens new Lee on Solent store
Raw Pet Food Pantry and Groomers is set to open a new and improved store on Lee on Solent High Street on Friday 24 November. The family-run raw pet food specialist, run by local couple, Wayne Collins and Aimee Cross, has outgrown its current store and grooming salon taking on…
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Apr- 2023 -11 AprilBusiness
UK retail up 5.1% in March
Total retail sales in the UK were up 5.1% in March according to data from the British Retail Consortium and KPMG. This is above the three-month average growth of 4.8% and the 12-month average growth of 2.6% for the five weeks between 26 February and 1 April. Like-for-like retail sales…
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