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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Apr- 2020 -27 AprilIndustry News
Dog Artists sales surge amid pandemic
Dog Artists revealed it has seen a rise in the number of requests for pet portraits since the nationwide lockdown began. The London-based dog painting company consists of eight professional artists specialising in hand painted dog portraits. The group delivers oil paintings to pet owners across the globe. Each piece…
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24 AprilBusiness Bites
Retail landlords reined in, France gets touch on tax havens, and insurers face biggest ever payouts
The government has banned landlords from using winding-up orders against their retail tenants, after aggressive rent collection tactics which threaten the future of retail businesses came to light. Tens of thousands of businesses in both retail and hospitality have found themselves unable to keep up with their rent during the…
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21 AprilBusiness Bites
Oil prices plunge, Virgin Australia could crash land, Nasa robots controlled from the kitchen table
Oil producers in the United States will pay you to take their barrels as global demand has plummeted amid government lockdowns. It’s hard to overstate the significance of the story, but probably the best way is to say that this has never happened before. Essentially the largest producers have ended…
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14 AprilRetailers
Pet shop licences may be extended, says PIF
Pet shops whose licence is to be renewed may be granted an extension amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to Pet Industry Federation (PIF). PIF’s Primary Authority partner, the Corporation of London, has received a response from DEFRA with regard to the extension of licences for businesses who operate under the…
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8 AprilCoronavirus
Average UK SME does not have enough cash to cover debts due in 2021, says UHY
The average UK SME does not have enough cash to cover debts due in the next year, according to new research from accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young. The firm’s analysis of the balance sheets of more than 13,500 SMEs in the UK showed that the average SME now has only…
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Mar- 2020 -31 MarchCharities
Burns Pet Nutrition launches partnership with charity Mayhew
Carmarthenshire-based pet food company Burns Pet Nutrition has announced a new partnership with charity, Mayhew, to provide high quality-food to animals in need. Burns Pet Nutrition, which is based in Kidwelly, will support the London-based charity by supplying pet food for animals at the centre for the whole of 2020.…
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17 MarchEvents
London Dog Week postponed
London Dog Week has been postponed “until further notice” amid the recent coronavirus outbreak, organisers have confirmed. The event was originally scheduled to take place between 23 March and 29 March, but due to “ extra government precautions” it will no longer go ahead. In a statement, organisers said: “We…
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Feb- 2020 -28 FebruaryVeterinary
Sussex veterinary practice moves to £1.8m site
A Sussex veterinary referral practice will expand its services following its move to a new £1.8m site. Anderson Abercromby Veterinary Referrals moved to the new practice in Warnham, Sussex, after it outgrew its previous premises on Ockley, where it has been based since 2005. The move follows a £1.8m investment…
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27 FebruaryRetailers
Natures Menu donates 1,600 food pouches to charity
Pet food retailer, Natures Menu has donated over 1,600 pouches of dog food to two charities, which specialises in supporting dogs in need: Dogs on the Streets and the Norwich Foodbank centre. Dogs on the Streets is a voluntary run and non-profit charity dedicated to dogs belonging to the homeless…
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27 FebruaryTips
Sustainability & Personalisation Drives Pet Care for 2020 – What to Know
Many households love having a pet or two in the home, but most people are not aware of how large the pet care industry actually is. In the UK, Mintel reports that more than a third of households–45 per cent–have at least one pet. The global pet care market continues…
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