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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Feb- 2022 -3 FebruaryIndustry News
Jan footfall 20% down on 2019 figures
Footfall in UK retail destinations weakened in January, reaching a gap of -20.8% from the 2019 level versus -18.6% in December, according to Springboard. It said that the drop in levels was driven by a “poorer relative performance in high streets and shopping centres”. However, it said it was “a…
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Jan- 2022 -21 JanuaryIndustry News
Signs of footfall return ahead of Plan B end
Increases in footfall are already beginning to be seen after the announcement of the end of Plan B, with footfall on Thursday 20 January up 1.9% on the day previous, and 0.2% on the same day last week, according to the latest figures from Springboard. However, Springboard said that the…
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18 JanuaryIndustry News
Footfall rise shows first signs of return to office
Footfall across UK retail destinations rose by 1.5% last week from the week before, according to Springboard. High streets were responsible for the majority of the rise, where footfall rose by 7.2%, indicating what Springboard said are the “first signs of confidence in returning to the office”. In comparison, footfall…
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11 JanuaryIndustry News
Footfall declines as workers stay away from office
Footfall declined by -6% last week across all UK destinations from the week before, but working from home continued to heavily influence footfall with footfall dropping by -25.6% in Central London, according to Springboard. In comparison, local high streets experienced a far more modest decline from the week before; in…
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4 JanuaryManufacturers
The Pack partners with UK restaurants for vegan dog food menus
Plant-based dog food company The Pack has partnered with some of the UK’s leading restaurants and cafes to serve vegan dog food during Veganuary. Customers’ dogs at participating restaurants across the UK will be offered a complimentary ‘Dogs Dinner Done Right’ vegan meal of their choice. Three complete flavours will…
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4 JanuaryIndustry News
Retailers see New Year’s Eve footfall boost
Retailers saw a pleasant end to the year with footfall rising 5.2% on New Year’s Eve, according to the latest figures from Springboard. This is a sharp contrast with New Year’s Eve 2019 when high street footfall declined by -9% from the week before. It comes despite a footfall drop…
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Dec- 2021 -21 DecemberIndustry News
UK high streets suffer as Covid concerns grow
UK high streets saw footfall decline by -2.6% over pre-Christmas weekend, according to the latest figures from Springboard. Although footfall across UK retail destinations rose by 5.5% last week from the week before, it ended with a disappointing performance, felt especially by large city centres, with footfall over the weekend…
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14 DecemberIndustry News
Footfall slows as impact of Plan B begins to show
Overall, footfall across UK retail destinations declined by -1.1% last week, wholly driven by a -2.7% drop in activity in high streets, according to Springboard. It said that although Plan B restrictions had not yet come fully into force, the first effects were already being felt last week with a…
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10 DecemberIndustry News
Plan B to ‘significantly’ impact footfall, report finds
There will reportedly be a significant impact on footfall in UK retail destinations following the government’s announcement regarding Plan B, which includes guidance to work from home, according to retail experts Springboard. According to Springboard, in Central London and city centres outside of the capital, footfall is currently -20% below…
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7 DecemberIndustry News
Footfall shows signs of Omicron hesitancy
Footfall rose by only 0.7% in UK retail destinations last week against the week before, according to new data from retail expert Springboard. It said that the uplift was derived from rises in shopping centres that saw an increase of 2.3%, and retail parks where footfall increased by 1.3%. Meanwhile,…
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