London
London plays a key role in the UK pet industry, hosting a dense concentration of independent pet retailers, high-footfall flagship stores, brand headquarters, and trade events. Our coverage focuses on commercial developments in the capital — including new shop openings, refurbishments, acquisitions, and regional trends in customer demand. We also report on London-based distributors, wholesalers, and suppliers operating in pet food, accessories, grooming, and pet health. Whether you’re monitoring local competition or seeking retail partnerships, this tag offers insight into the business landscape for petcare professionals in the capital.
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Jul- 2025 -18 JulyRetailers
Omni secures B Corp status
Vet-founded brand Omni has secured B Corporation (B Corp) certification, embedding ethical practices across its operations. Environmental efforts include using recycled packaging, tracking emissions, and sourcing UK-based manufacturing to minimise transportation. It also supports charities through donations and fundraising, with additional activities such as tree planting and beach clean-ups. The…
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15 JulyBusiness
Santévet Group acquires Tedaisy
UK pet insurance company Tedaisy has been acquired by European pet health insurance firm Santévet Group for an undisclosed sum. The transaction, subject to UK regulatory approval, marks a significant step in Santévet’s international growth strategy, securing its entry into the UK’s £2bn pet insurance market and expanding its pan-European…
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3 JulyRetailers
Pawd Drinks backs Dog Awareness Week to help protect delivery workers
Pet health supplement company Pawd Drinks is supporting Dog Awareness Week, a campaign aimed at reducing dog attacks on postal and delivery workers. Founders Archie Wilson and Rory Hanna, whose business is based in London, are lending their backing to the Royal Mail Group and Communication Workers Union (CWU) initiative. …
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1 JulyIndustry News
Pawd Drinks launches new packaging amid Pets Corner rollout
Pet health brand Pawd Drinks has launched new retail packaging as its full range of liquid supplements goes on sale in Pets Corner stores across the UK. The London-based start-up, founded by Rory Hanna and Archie Wilson, both 28, offers functional liquid supplements designed to provide an alternative to pills…
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Jun- 2025 -13 JuneAwards
Pet Trust UK named Great British Entrepreneur Awards finalist
Pet Trust UK has been shortlisted in the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, recognised in the Technology Entrepreneur of the Year category. The awards celebrate outstanding business stories across the UK. This year, more than 800 entrepreneurs from across the country have been shortlisted for their innovation, resilience…
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9 JuneRetailers
Mars expands global Better Cities for Pets programme
Pet care company Mars is expanding its Better Cities for Pets programme to support more pet-friendly urban environments worldwide. The initiative will invest more than $1m (£737,577) in increasing access to green spaces and pet-friendly areas, aiming to benefit 10 million people and pets by 2030. The global expansion is…
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5 JuneVeterinary
RCVS moves into new Hardwick Street office
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has officially moved into its new headquarters on Hardwick Street in Clerkenwell, Central London. The six-floor former warehouse, built around 1929, was purchased for £22.3m in 2022. It was fully tenanted at the time, generating £1.4m in rental income between 2022 and 2023.…
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Apr- 2025 -14 AprilCompany Profile
Q&A: Cats and the City
Tell me about Cats & The City and the products you offer Cat owners Cats & The City is an independent brand created for modern cat lovers who want the best for their pets without compromising on style or sustainability. Our core product is tofu cat litter, available in three…
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9 AprilFeatures
Lab grown meat vs real meat: The future of pet food
On 7 February 2025 Meatly became the first company in the world to supply cultivated meat for pet food on sale. Produced in collaboration with plant-based dog food brand The Pack, a limited-release of ‘Chick Bites’ is now on sale at Pets at Home Brentford, London. Chick Bites aims to…
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8 AprilManufacturers
Untamed raises £10M in series B funding round
Cat-food brand Untamed has announced that it has completed a Series B funding round of £10m to continue to grow the brand’s offering and global reach. The round’s investment was led by a new cap table member, New York-based Coefficient Capital, which has backed the likes of Nom Nom, Zoe,…
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