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.
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Jul- 2017 -10 JulyCurrent Affairs
Pet shop worker ‘misread the signals’ and exposed himself
A pet shop worker who exposed himself outside his store to a shocked witness has been fined. Paul Brown, who runs Hoof and Paws near Bamber Bridge, admits to exposing himself outside the business unit, reports Lancashire Post. He told police he ‘misread the signals’ from the woman. Prosecuting, Pam Ward…
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May- 2017 -8 MayCurrent Affairs
Webbox uses tasty tipple to raise funds for charity
A pet food brand has raised funds for charity by creating its very own beer. Webbox joined forces with Bowland Brewery to make a special tipple for a charity Beer Festival. The Lancashire based businesses created the Mutts Nuts ale especially for Blackburn Beer Festival, a fund-raising event held By Blackburn Youth Zone. A…
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Apr- 2017 -21 AprilCurrent Affairs
Royal Award for TastyBone
TastyBone has been recognised for its worldwide expansion and export growth. The company has received the 2017 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category. Part of the Lancashire based pet food manufacturer, Pets Choice, TastyBone manufactures of nylon, edible, rubber chew and play toys for dogs. Focused on export…
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Mar- 2017 -21 MarchAwards
Pet companies scoop up Lancashire’s Red Rose Awards
Group55 and Pets Choice have both been announced as winners at Lancashire’s recent Red Rose Awards. Pets Choice received the ‘Manufacturing Business Award’, while Group55 won the ‘International Achievement Award’. The Red Rose awards ceremony was held at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens on March 9. Group55’s international sales manager, Martin Breen, commented: “It…
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Jan- 2017 -24 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Stolen tortoise returned to pet shop
A tortoise stolen from a West Lancashire pet shop has been returned anonymously. Lathom’s Pets and Aquatics issued social media appeals to try and find the lost pet and it seems to have worked. The company posted on facebook: “Just to let you all know that our tortoise has now…
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Aug- 2016 -22 AugustLatest News
Garden centre impacted by removed road signs
A Lancashire based garden centre is calling on the council to reinstate signs along the A59, directing people to the business. ‘Be a Garden Maker’ was taken over by Nikki Brown in June and was closed for refurbishment by its previous owners. Signs along the A59 were removed by Lancashire…
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Jul- 2016 -20 JulyLatest News
Alcohol license set for garden centre, despite upset neighbours
Plans for a Lancashire garden centre to sell alcohol have been approved. Unhappy neighbours have complained that the Warbreck Garden Centre in Lathom selling beer and wine would result in drunk revellers staggering around the village. But a licensing committee has approved the application, allowing owner Richard Allison to sell alcohol…
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Jun- 2016 -9 JuneCurrent Affairs
Cold pressed dog food firm set to debut at Dog Fest
A new cold pressed pet food supplier is set to make its début at Dog Fest in Cheshire next week. Guru, founded by husband and wife team Andrew and Lisa Clarke and based in South Lancashire, is making its first ever appearance at a big show and is hoping to…
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Apr- 2016 -11 AprilCurrent Affairs
Pet company donates food to bears, Geoff and Cai
UK parrot product supplier, Northern Pet Trade, has donated a shipment of food to two Bulgarian bears, Geoff and Cai. Following an international mix-up, Northern Pet Trade, which is based in Ramsbottom, Lancashire, received a shipment of almost half a ton of Complete Omnivore Food from ZuPreem, its USA based supplier. Not wanting the…
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4 AprilManufacturers
Pets Choice flags up UK-made products
Pet food manufacturer, Pets Choice, has launched a new logo to highlight its UK manufacturing facilities. Pets Choice’s brands include Webbox, Goodwyns, Davies and Oceanic. The company has manufactured in Blackburn, Lancashire for many years, originally dating back to 1881. The ‘Made in Blackburn, Lancashire’ logo will be displayed on all Pets…
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