Living Standards
This coverage examines how changes in UK living standards influence consumer behaviour and commercial outcomes across the petcare sector—from household spending patterns to demand for affordable pet food, insurance, and services. Pet Gazette reports on economic indicators, cost-of-living trends, and government policy, alongside case studies and business analysis showing how pet retailers, suppliers, and service providers are adapting pricing, product lines, and messaging to meet evolving customer needs in a pressured economic climate.
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Jul- 2024 -17 JulyGovernment & Legislation
Starmer vows to ‘make work pay’ in King’s Speech
The new Labour government has outlined its main goals for the new parliament as part of the King’s Speech today (17 July) with a central focus of “ improving living standards for working people through economic growth”. Key points outlined in the speech, read by the King but written by…
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Apr- 2023 -12 AprilBusiness
Consumers spending more on animal healthcare products
Consumers in the UK are spending increasing amounts on healthcare products for their pets according to data from Research And Markets. According to its report on the UK veterinary market consumers spent nearly £4bn on veterinary and other pet services in 2020. The report believes that the trend of pet…
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Apr- 2018 -27 AprilRetailers
Retail sales expected to be ‘a little healthier’ next month
Retail sales are expected to pick up in May, according to the Distributive Trades Survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). The survey of 100 firms showed that, in the year to April, retail sales volumes were broadly unchanged. Sales were below average for the time of year for…
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Dec- 2017 -20 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Retail sales rise in the build up to Christmas
Retail sales have risen in the year to December, according to the latest monthly CBI Distributive Trades Survey. The survey of 109 firms, of which 56 were retailers, showed that in the year to December, retail sales and orders continued to rise, although both disappointed expectations of somewhat stronger growth. Overall, sales…
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