Lancashire

This coverage reports on petcare industry news and business developments in Lancashire, serving professionals across the county’s retail, wholesale, and supply chain sectors. Pet Gazette covers independent pet shops, national retail chains, distributors, wholesalers, and logistics providers, offering insights into local market trends, store openings, regulatory updates, and commercial growth opportunities. From retail operations to distribution strategies, our Lancashire coverage helps pet trade professionals stay informed and competitive.

Oct- 2020 -

29 October

Awards

Group55 celebrates employee’s industry award win

A senior employee for Group55 has been awarded with a regional industry award for their business contribution. Kate Horton, the pet care manufacturer’s product development and process manager, has been named as one of Lanacshire’s most inspiring young people in business at Lancashire Business View’s Sub36 2020 Awards. In the…
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20 October

Coronavirus

Manchester moved into Tier three

Prime minister Boris Johnson has announced that Manchester will be placed into Tier 3 Covid-19 restrictions, after talks between mayor Andy Burnham and the UK government collapsed. As a result of being placed under Tier 3, pubs and restaurants must close unless they are supplying substantial meals and outside household…
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Sep- 2020 -

3 September

Manufacturers

Webbox donates to RSPCA branches

Webbox announced it has donated over 9,000 meals to animals currently housed across RSPCA’s branches. The pet supply group warned that animal charities have been “drastically impacted” by the pandemic, partly due to factors such as the closure of charity shops, cancellation of fundraising events and donors having less disposable…
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Jul- 2020 -

29 July

Manufacturers

Pet Choice expands and rebrands Webbox range

Pets Choice has announced seven new product developments and has rebranded its Webbox Naturals range. The Lancashire-based company said the range has undergone a full rebrand to make it feel “fresh, fun and modern, helping it to boldly stand out on shelves, in a predominantly beige category”. Featuring bright colours…
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Mar- 2020 -

9 March

Events

Crufts crowns Best in Show champion

Crufts has announced that its Best in Show champion has been crowned as Maisie, a wire-haired Dachshund from Gloucestershire. Alongside owner Kim McCalmont, Maisie was chosen by top judge, Anne Macdonald, on the final day of the four-day event (8 March). She is the first ever Daschund to receive the…
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Feb- 2020 -

24 February

Retailers

Charnock Farm Pet Centre announces store closure

Lancashire-based Charnock Farm Pet and Gift Centre has announced it is to cease trading on Saturday 29 February. The shop, which opened in 2017, has been forced to close after its landlord said it will not be renewing its lease. In a statement, the company said: “It is with a…
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Jan- 2020 -

24 January

Government & Legislation

Webbox reveals ‘obscure’ pet laws in the UK

Encouraging your dog to bark the Lancashire Coast could lead to a £5,000 fine and even a criminal record unless instructed to by police, according to a study by pet food company Webbox. Webbox has revealed some of the most “obscure” pet laws in the UK that pet owners might…
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Jun- 2019 -

11 June

Current Affairs

Committee finds vet fit to practise despite conviction

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Disciplinary Committee has found a Lancashire-based veterinary surgeon not unfit to practise following his conviction for careless driving causing death. The hearing of the case against Colm Doherty took place on Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 May 2019 when the committee, chaired by…
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Oct- 2018 -

31 October

Manufacturers

GA Petfoods uses warehouse automation at new site

GA Petfoods has announced it will use warehouse automation at its new site in Bretherton, Lancashire. Daifuku, a warehouse automation specialist, has been awarded the contract to supply warehouse automation to the GA Pet Food Partners’ Ingredients Kitchen, a state of the art, high grade nutrition production facility. As part…
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23 October

Business

Pets Choice celebrates 30 years

Pet food manufacturer, Pets Choice, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month (October) and is preparing for an “exciting 12 months” as it enters the milestone year. Since its establishment in 1988, Pets Choice has significantly expanded its portfolio, now boasting ten brands including TastyBone, Meatiful and its most recent…
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