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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.

  • Oct- 2021 -
    26 October
    Industry NewsFootfall declines in lead up to half-term

    Footfall declines in lead up to half-term

    Footfall across retail destinations declined by -1.5% across the UK in the last week, according to retail intelligence experts Springboard. This drop was driven by a -3.6% decline in footfall in high streets, whilst footfall rose marginally in both retail parks by +0.9% and shopping centres by +0.4%. Whilst footfall…

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  • 20 October
    Industry NewsDoggy Doggy Yum Yum reaches PetQuip award finals

    Doggy Doggy Yum Yum reaches PetQuip award finals

    Dorset-based Doggy Doggy Yum Yum, a pet frozen treat for dogs, has made the finals of the PetQuip and Pet Industry Federation Awards. Doggy Doggy Yum Yum was launched in 2020 by Dorset based artisanal ice cream maker Baboo Gelato. It was set up by husband and wife team Sam…

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  • 19 October
    Industry NewsUK footfall return remains steady

    UK footfall return remains steady

    Footfall across UK retail destinations declined marginally by -0.7% last week from the week before, according to Springboard. UK footfall last week was +28.1% higher than in the same week in 2020, which was a strong improvement from +24.5% in the week before. The fact that footfall did not change…

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  • 4 October
    ManufacturersUrban Pup launches Wallace and Gromit collection

    Urban Pup launches Wallace and Gromit collection

    Urban Pup has signed a licensing agreement with the creators of Wallace and Gromit, Aardman, to produce a range of Wallace and Gromit dog raincoats and accessories featuring patterns inspired by the show’s characters.  The range includes a Gromit raincoat, harness, bandana, collar and lead, or Wallace sweater – the…

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  • Sep- 2021 -
    21 September
    Industry NewsThe Pack launches plant-based dog food range

    The Pack launches plant-based dog food range

    The Pack has announced the launch of its new range of plant-based wet dog food.  The London-based food tech start-up is the first company in the world to produce multiple plant-based wet dog food flavours which simulate meat; with three alternative options to fish, chicken, and beef.  The start-up was…

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  • Aug- 2021 -
    25 August
    RetailersFootfall dampened by wet weather

    Footfall dampened by wet weather

    Footfall across UK retail destinations fell by -1.7% last week from the week before as wet weather continued to dampen footfall across the nation.  According to Springboard, there was a drop of -2.2% in high streets versus more “modest” drops of -1.3% in shopping centres and -1% in retail parks. …

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  • 24 August
    RetailersBPF calls for business rates reform

    BPF calls for business rates reform

    The British Property Federation (BPF) has called on the government to set out a roadmap to annually revalue business rates in a bid to avoid “crippling” high streets, citing that a business rates reform is “long overdue”. It comes as the government’s Business Rates Revaluations Consultation, proposing to introduce more…

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  • 13 August
    CharitiesRSPCA reveals extent of ‘brutal’ knife attacks on animals

    RSPCA reveals extent of ‘brutal’ knife attacks on animals

    The RSPCA has revealed the extent of “brutal” attacks and deliberate cruelty towards animals, many of whom have been slashed and stabbed in “shocking attacks”, as part of its Cancel Out Cruelty campaign.  The animal charity said it receives 130 reports of knife attacks on animals each year on average,…

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  • 3 August
    ManufacturersSoopa launches Puppy Range

    Soopa launches Puppy Range

    Following the successful launch of their plant based ‘Puppy Dental Sticks in May this year, Soopa is excited to announce the launch of their healthy ‘Puppy Training Bites’. Soopa’s puppy bites are hypoallergenic, grain free, made with 100% natural banana and pumpkin and are suitable for pups over 3 months…

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  • Jul- 2021 -
    30 July
    CoronavirusOne in seven UK shops still remain vacant, BRC reveals

    One in seven UK shops still remain vacant, BRC reveals

    More than one in seven shops on UK high streets, retail parks and shopping centres are currently vacant, according to the latest data from the Local Data Company and the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The data revealed that fashion stores were amongst the “hardest hit” as customers primarily shifted to online shopping…

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