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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Apr- 2017 -10 AprilIndustry News
Retail footfall expected to grow 5.4% over Easter weekend
Retail footfall in the UK is set to increase 5.4 percent over the Easter weekend, according to retail expert Springboard. The prediction comes after March retail footfall results showed there was a year-on-year increase of 1.2 percent. This increase broke the six-month consecutive decline. The projected increase was said to…
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7 AprilIndustry News
UK retailers fail to lift sales despite higher footfall
Despite a positive footfall level for March, UK retailers failed to grow sales. According to BDO’s High Street Sales Tracker (HSST), UK retailers have failed to grow sales for the fourth month in a row, with like-for-like sales flat (0 percent) in March despite warmer weather and Mother’s day seeing…
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Mar- 2017 -15 MarchCurrent Affairs
Budget a ‘disaster’ for pet stores, says new PIF Chair
The newly appointed chair of the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has spoken out against the recent budget, calling it a ‘disaster’ for small high street pet stores. Referring to the announcement last week by the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, that business rates would not be reduced for small businesses, Steve Fowler,…
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Dec- 2016 -14 DecemberCurrent Affairs
High street footfall sees drop
High street footfall fell for the third consecutive month, according to the British Retail Consortium. There was a 0.7 percent fall which is a further drop on the 0.4 percent fall in October. Footfall in November was one percent down on a year ago and footfall in retail park locations…
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Sep- 2016 -12 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Multiple fire crews tackle blaze at village pet store
On September 9, 2016 seven fire crews attended a blaze at Pierpoint Pet Supplies on Hurstpierpoint High Street, reported The Argus. The West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (@WestSussexFire) tweeted to say that parts of the High Street had been closed, while crews worked to tackle the blaze. The Fire & Rescue…
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Aug- 2016 -22 AugustLatest News
Rebrand for Writtle University College
Writtle University College, the home of specialist horticulture and floristry departments, has officially launched its new name. Having achieved university college status earlier this year, Writtle University College (formerly Writtle College) unveiled a new brand identity and logo. Writtle University College gained Taught Degree Awarding Powers in 2015 and will be awarding its…
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22 AugustCurrent Affairs
A new name for Writtle University College
Writtle University College, a provider of courses in animal science, veterinary nursing and other pet-related subjects, has officially launched its new name. Having achieved university college status earlier this year, Writtle University College (formerly Writtle College) unveiled a new brand identity and logo. Writtle University College gained Taught Degree Awarding Powers…
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9 AugustIndustry News
No Bend pet bowl trials with major retailer
The team behind No Bend Pet Bowl have confirmed a six week store trial with a major retail group. Trials within The Southern Co-operative start this September and run into October. The move comes after the Northampton based manufacturer and distributor of the innovative pet feeding product, recently announced a new…
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Jul- 2016 -19 JulyCurrent Affairs
Great British High Street competition open for entries
High streets minister Marcus Jones has called on communities across the country to enter their villages, towns and cities into the Great British High Street competition 2016. For the third year running, the competition celebrates the great work that is being done to revive, adapt and diversify the nation’s high streets…
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5 JulyRetailers
Pets Corner completes rebrand of its Ringwood store
Pet retail chain, Pets Corner, has completed its first store rebrand following the acquisition of more than 50 PamPurredPets sites earlier in the year. The Ringwood site, which is located on the town’s High Street, was the first in the group to undergo the transformation. Ethical retailer, Pets Corner, added…
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