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- 2021 -30 JulyCoronavirus
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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26 JulyManufacturers
Denzel’s launches London tube ad campaign for plastic-free July
Denzel’s has announced the launch of a new advertisement campaign which will launch on tubes across London this July. The campaign will run during plastic-free month as part of its ambition to “fight against plastic waste”. Denzel’s said the ad will be visible in “high-density dog areas” such as; Regents…
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16 JulyEvents
London Vet Show to receive ‘shake-up’ in 2021
This year’s London Vet Show is set to receive a “shake-up” thanks to IVC Evidensia, which said it plans to have a series of topics, relevant to first opinion vets and nurses, with specialists from different disciplines for both small animal Referrals and Equine referrals lectures. It said the “unique”…
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12 JulyRetailing
Luxury pet store opens on King’s Road
Sloane Stanley has launched the ‘Love My Human Townhouse’, a “one-of-a-kind concept” from luxury pet lifestyle brand and grooming parlour, Love My Human. The debut site, which is located on the King’s Road in London, encompasses three storeys of “indulgent” dog services and experiences, and is located near to Love…
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Jun- 2021 -30 JuneFeatures
Priority Pet: A new way to connect with pet service providers
Tell me about Who are Pet Lifestyle Corp? Who started it and why? PLC was founded in London last year by my husband, Gerhard, and I. Gerhard is an actuary who, for the last 7 plus years, has worked in pet insurance at one of the UK’s leading brands, with…
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29 JuneEconomy
Footfall remains static due to variable weather
Footfall in the UK remained virtually unchanged over the past week due to variable weather conditions across the country, according to data analysts Springboard. For the week beginning 20 June 2021, week-on-week footfall only fell by 0.2%, which represents a 49.3% rise from the same period last year and a…
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25 JuneCharities
StreetVet receives grant from Battersea
StreetVet, the London-based charity which helps provide free veterinary services to homeless people and their pets, has been awarded a special grant from Battersea Dogs and Cat Home. The undisclosed amount will assist in rolling out their support for those experiencing homelessness with their new accredited hostel scheme. This hostel…
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16 JuneIndustry News
First cat grooming qualification portfolio launched in UK
The iPET Network has launched the UK’s first ever dedicated portfolio of cat grooming qualifications. Prior to this, add-ons to dog grooming courses were the only industry qualifications available, but with an increased demand for grooming of all kinds, and key differences in the core skills required to be a…
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3 JuneManufacturers
New dog grooming brand to launch in the UK
A new dog grooming brand is set to launch in the UK this Friday (4 June). Furr Collective will mark its launch with the sale of its Mane Gloss Natural Conditioning Shampoo, a 2-in-1 formula designed to cleanse, hydrate and soothe skin. The product contains aloe oil, oatmeal and a…
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May- 2021 -18 MayEconomy
Retail footfall rises 0.5% as shoppers return to high streets
UK retail footfall rose by 0.5% last week, predominantly driven by a 3.9% increase across UK high streets, as shoppers continued to return to high streets following the easing of restrictions last month. According to the latest data from Springboard, whilst retail footfall overall increased, retail parks footfall declined by 3.4%…
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