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- 2019 -22 JulyEvents
Independent Vetcare sponsors VLGBT+ at this year’s London Pride
Independent Vetcare (IVC) has sponsored British Vets VLGBT+ march in this year’s London Pride. Amelia Reynolds practice manager at Boness Vets attended to march alongside the BVLGBT+ and to show IVC’s support for the LGBT+ community. Reynolds said: “It was a privilege and honour to march with BVLGBT+, an amazing…
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17 JulyManufacturers
PetLondon launches new sports-themed dog apparel range
Manufacturer and wholesaler of pet products, PetLondon, has announced the launch of its new collection of sporting apparel for pets. The manufacturer said the new collection reflects the “ever-growing” changes in consumer demand for animal apparel to match their own interests, and the new collection of “functional yet adorable” outfits…
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12 JulyCharities
Butcher’s aims to donate one million meals to less fortunate dogs
Dog food manufacturer, Butcher’s Petcare, has launched a social campaign #nourisheverydog to help less fortunate dogs in the UK. For everyone who tweets #nourisheverydog, the company will donate a Butcher’s meal to a dog less fortunate. It aims to donate one million meals in the next year. The social media…
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9 JulyAppointment
VN Futures board appoints new chair
The VN Futures board, which oversees and sets priorities for the VN Futures initiative, met for the fourth time, in June, at the Kennel Club’s main offices in London to discuss the continuing delivery of the project. Discussions at the meeting on 19 June included a review of the first…
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Jun- 2019 -20 JuneBusiness
New pet zone in China offers opportunities to PIF members
An agreement between the Pet Industry Federation’s (PIF) Chinese export partner, Best for Pets Supply Chain Co. Ltd, and the Chinese provincial government of Jilin, is expected to open exclusive export opportunities for PIF members who are looking to introduce their brand to the Chinese pet market. The agreement, signed…
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18 JuneTrade Organisations
Jamie Brannan of Zoetis, re-elected as NOAH Chair
Jamie Brannan has been re-elected as the chair of the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) for the second successive year, following its AGM in London earlier this month (June). Brannan, has been senior vice president and Cluster Lead UK, Ireland and Nordics at animal health company Zoetis. He has…
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5 JuneFeatures
What can vet chains struggling to recruit learn from StreetVet?
The past few years have seemed like a golden age for the veterinary sector with chains of clinics and hospitals multiplying fast and across borders. Investor enthusiasm to take advantage of the love pet owners have for their beloved animals has been rapacious. Unfortunately, as companies like veterinary service provider…
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May- 2019 -31 MayCharities
Animal OBEs awarded to London terror attack police dogs
As many as 19 police dogs who supported emergency services during the London terror attacks at Westminster Bridge, London Bridge and Borough Market were honoured today by vet charity, PDSA. Seven of the dogs were selected to represent the Metropolitan Police and British Transport Police (BTP) animals who served during…
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14 MayVeterinary
Vet suspended for taking newborn puppy away from mother
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Disciplinary Committee has suspended a London-based veterinary surgeon for six months while finding no misconduct against another in a hearing regarding the taking of two newborn puppies from their owner. The hearing for the two respondents – Dr Zahra Tahaneem Rafiq and Oscar…
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9 MayPet Owners
Vets warning as potentially fatal dog disease spreads in UK
Vets are issuing a warning to dog owners as a potentially fatal dog disease has now spread throughout the UK. Lungworm was originally believed to be limited to southern regions, but research has revealed the parasite’s presence in northern areas of England, and even Scotland, which were not previously considered…
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