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- 2025 -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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Mar- 2025 -24 MarchPet Owners
Only quarter of owners know where their pet food comes from, says Mars
New research from Mars, through its James Wellbeloved brand, has found that only a quarter of owners have a high understanding of where their pet’s food comes from. This is despite the fact that nearly 80% of respondents said that they put as much thought into the diet of their…
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21 MarchRetailers
Pawd Drinks marks first anniversary with major UK retail listing
Pawd Drinks, a London-based pet health supplement company, has marked its first anniversary with a major UK retail listing in Pets Corner. Founded by childhood friends Rory Hanna and Archie Wilson, Pawd Drinks was inspired by Hanna’s family dog, Scrumpy, who struggled to take pills for common health issues. Developed…
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Feb- 2025 -28 FebruaryRetailers
Pawd Drinks launches new wellness drink
London-based pet health supplement company Pawd Drinks has added Pawd Drinks Wellness to its growing range of liquid supplements for dogs. The new wellness supplement contains 100% natural active ingredients such as L-leucine, L-Isoleucine and L-valine as well as Yeast Extract. These are all designed to aid muscle recovery, support…
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26 FebruaryBusiness
Pets at Home share price rises amid takeover rumours
Pets at Home has seen its share price rise over 17% today (26 February) amid rumours that private equity firm BC Partners is preparing a bid, according to reports from City AM. A series of bidcos were registered on 24 February with pug in the name sparking speculation that they…
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Jan- 2025 -16 JanuaryVeterinary
Lupa closes $4m seed funding round
Lupa, a London-based AI-native veterinary practice management platform, has announced that it has closed a $4m (£3.27m) seed funding round. The company has stated that it intends to use the money to expand and onboard more veterinary providers across the UK. The round included top investors such as Firstminute Capital,…
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10 JanuaryManufacturers
Countrywide launches new bird range packaging designs
Countrywide Bird Food has launched some new designs for its wild bird, aviary and pigeon ranges. The new designs also include some exciting new small and medium bags of wild bird and aviary mixes and straights. The expanded range of wild bird food features eight wild bird mixes in 1.7kg…
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Dec- 2024 -24 DecemberEconomy
Footfall rises ahead of Christmas but remains lower than 2023 levels
Footfall rose for the second consecutive week last week across all UK retail destinations with retail parks and shopping centres paving the way, according to MRI Software’s new data. However, levels were still considerably lower than the same week last year. For the week to 22 December, footfall rose by…
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Nov- 2024 -27 NovemberTrade Organisations
PIF launches Small Business Support membership
DJH Corporate Finance (formerly DTE Corporate Finance) has announced its advisory role in the acquisition of 3BM Group, a prominent property services business specialising in project management, consultancy services, architecture and planning, by RSK, a global leader in the delivery of sustainable solutions with more than 200 environmental, engineering and…
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Oct- 2024 -16 OctoberRetailers
DotDotPet to launch new Calming Shampoo and Conditioner for dogs
PIF member, DotDotPet, is set to launch its new Calming Shampoo and Conditioner for dogs. To announce the launch, DotDotPet in partnership with YapYap is hosting an event on 24 October 2024, at the Ministry of Scent, at the Ministry of Sound in London. The event will include Expert tips…
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